United Kingdom

New restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks in Scotland

New restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks in Scotland BBC Restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks approved by MSP Daily Record New legislation passed to restrict the sale and use of fireworks at Holyrood STV News SNP ministers accused of “shameless power” as Covid’s permanent powers approved HeraldScotland The Scottish government …

New restrictions on the sale and use of fireworks in Scotland Read More »

Russia-Ukraine War: what we know on the 127th day of the invasion

NATO leaders have announced a new “strategic concept” in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, describing Moscow as “the most significant and direct threat to Allied security and stability.” NATO has invited Sweden and Finland to join the military alliance, according to a statement issued by the NATO summit in Madrid. The leaders also promised …

Russia-Ukraine War: what we know on the 127th day of the invasion Read More »

Study suggests NHS privatization boost is linked to increased preventable deaths

The privatization of NHS care accelerated by conservative policies a decade ago has been matched by a decline in quality and “significantly increased” deaths from treatable causes, says the first such study. The highly controversial health service reform in England in 2012 by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley in the Tory-Lib Dem coalition government forced local …

Study suggests NHS privatization boost is linked to increased preventable deaths Read More »

Piquet is banned from the F1 paddock after apologizing to Hamilton but denying the use of racial insults

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet has received an indefinite ban on appearing in the series’ paddock, according to RaceFans from a source, following comments he made about Lewis Hamilton. The 1981, 1983 and 1987 world champion apologized to Hamilton for the comment made late last year, but which has spread widely on social …

Piquet is banned from the F1 paddock after apologizing to Hamilton but denying the use of racial insults Read More »

EastEnders star Brooke Kinsella gives birth to a child and names her late brother Ben

Brooke is best known to viewers as EastEnders’ Kelly Taylor (Image: Getty) EastEnders star Brooke Kinsella has welcomed a child, named after her brother Ben. The actress, who played Kelly Taylor in the BBC One soap, shared the happy news on social media this afternoon and posted a photo of her newborn. “Ben Ross Boardley,” …

EastEnders star Brooke Kinsella gives birth to a child and names her late brother Ben Read More »

Boris Johnson rules out early general election “because voters want shit” Sign up for free to continue reading Sign up for free to continue reading

Boris Johnson has ruled out calling early general elections, as the Allies admitted that voters would not appreciate a quick vote to save his post as prime minister. The move came as an exclusive poll for The Independent suggested the Conservative Party would be defeated if a vote was called now, with Labor failing to …

Boris Johnson rules out early general election “because voters want shit” Sign up for free to continue reading Sign up for free to continue reading Read More »

R Kelly, sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and extortion Register for free to continue reading Register for free to continue reading

R&B singer Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and extortion. He was convicted in 2021. Prosecutors initially sought a 25-year sentence for the singer. Kelly’s defense argued that he should not be sentenced to more than 10 years in prison, arguing that anything longer was “equivalent to a death …

R Kelly, sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and extortion Register for free to continue reading Register for free to continue reading Read More »

R Kelly, sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and extortion Register for free to continue reading Register for free to continue reading

R&B singer Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and extortion. He was convicted in 2021. Prosecutors initially sought a 25-year sentence for the singer. Kelly’s defense argued that he should not be sentenced to more than 10 years in prison, arguing that anything longer was “equivalent to a death …

R Kelly, sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and extortion Register for free to continue reading Register for free to continue reading Read More »

Buckingham Palace refuses to release details of Meghan’s harassment claims report

Buckingham Palace faces questions about why it will not reveal more about the findings of an investigation into allegations of school harassment made against the Duchess of Sussex. The palace has confirmed that a private investigation into the complaints Meghan had harassed staff members had concluded, claims she has always denied. He confirmed that the …

Buckingham Palace refuses to release details of Meghan’s harassment claims report Read More »