The UK government is revisiting the idea of banning smacking in England, as confirmed by the Department for Education. 🏴 Scotland, 🏴 Wales, and 🇯🇪 Jersey have already outlawed smacking through their devolved governments, making physical punishment of children illegal. 📜 While similar bills in England were previously rejected by the Conservative government, Labour ministers…
The official spokesperson for the Prime Minister has avoided commenting on whether Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, met pop star Taylor Swift during her London concert. However, they did deny any suggestion of a conflict of interest regarding the decision to provide Swift with VIP police protection. The police made this decision,…
Big Drop in UK Gambling Company Shares Shares in UK gambling companies have fallen sharply, losing more than £2 billion in value. This drop happened after news that the government may increase taxes on the gambling industry by between £900 million and £3 billion. Why Are Taxes Going Up? The UK government is looking for…
Police Update on Gosport Hospital Case Police have found 24 suspects connected to the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. This is one of the biggest scandals in NHS history, where many patients died under suspicious circumstances. What Are the Suspects Accused Of? Out of the 24 suspects: The police are…
New Rules to Protect Workers on Ferries After P&O Scandal The UK government is introducing new UK laws to ensure that what happened with P&O Ferries, when they suddenly fired 800 workers, never happens again. These laws are meant to improve working conditions for people who work on ferries and ships, especially those traveling between…
Tom Fletcher, who once advised three UK Prime Ministers, including Gordon Brown, was appointed the UN’s new humanitarian coordinator. This role involves helping people in crises around the world. Fletcher is the sixth British person in a row to take on this job, which has caused some debate. Many believe the job should be open…
UK Faces New Security Challenges The head of the UK’s security service, MI5, Ken McCallum, has warned that the country is facing growing threats from terrorist groups like the Islamic State (IS) and state-backed activities from countries such as Russia and Iran. According to McCallum, his team faces enormous challenges preventing attacks, including assassination and…
A doctor who sent more than 1,000 Facebook messages to Lucy Letby helped her get a new job at another hospital, even though she was suspected of killing babies. The doctor, known as Dr. U, said he tried to support Letby because she was struggling with her mental health. However, he now believes he was…
The future of UK steel is under serious threat, with warnings that it could stop producing steel for the first time since the Industrial Revolution. Conservative mayor Lord Ben Houchen has raised concerns that the government may abandon British steel production and replace it with cheaper Chinese steel, rerouted through Brazil. Let’s examine what’s happening…
Four people, including a two-year-old boy, lost their lives while trying to cross the English Channel, according to French officials. The victims were found unconscious after their overcrowded boats experienced engine problems. What Happened? French authorities reported that the victims were likely trampled in the panic that followed the engine failures on two boats. Bruno…