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Energy firms generating ‘war profits’ – Reeves

The shadow chancellor claims energy companies are making "war profits" from Russia's invasion of Ukraine's oil and gas prices.Rachel Reeves stated that corporations should be "properly taxed."Last year, the UK government taxed oil and gas revenues to fund bill reduction.The Labour party has pledged to increase the windfall tax...

Ex-Met Police officer receives hate mail over Wayne Couzens flashing cases.

Samantha Lee was found to have been deceived when she claimed she believed that CCTV footage of Couzens exposing himself to two women at a McDonald's restaurant would be deleted automatically.A former officer of the Metropolitan Police says she has received hundreds of hate messages since being banned from...

Survey finds 1 in 10 female gamers feel suicide due to online abuse.

25% of the women surveyed reported feeling depressed, 40% reported feeling personally threatened by online abuse. And 27% feared being assaulted in real life as a result of threats made on gaming platforms.One in ten women feel despondent due to the harassment they experience while gaming.49% of 4,000 female...

After building new telescopes, Irish astronomers share the stars.

The first ever cross-border agreement focused on astronomical research, with governments north and south discovering scientific common ground.Collaboration between observatories in Northern Ireland and the Republic exemplifies how science transcends partisan politics.The island's contribution to astronomical research has had an international impact, but it remains one of its best-kept...

British Airways claims IT systems ‘back up and operating’ with ‘intermittent difficulties’

Flights were affected by the issue on Thursday, but there will likely be additional delays today as schedules recover.British Airways has reported that its IT systems are "back up and running" following hours of chaos that resulted in the cancellation of dozens of flights; however, "intermittent issues" may persist.On...

Bank holiday weekend could be UK’s hottest day of the year with sunny weather for “vast majority”

High pressure, which has brought fine weather to the majority of the United Kingdom in recent days, is expected to persist for the majority of the country, as travel groups warn of a busy time on the roadways.The warmest bank holiday weekend of the year might reach 24C with...

East Kent maternity deaths: CQC considering closing unit

Earlier this year, health inspectors contemplated closing a maternity unit due to safety concerns.Following a visit to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, Kent, the Care Quality Commission instead demanded "immediate improvements."East Kent Hospitals Trust has "fundamental" problems, according to Helen Gittos, whose infant daughter died there.The chief executive...

Boy critically injured by police vehicle responding to emergency call

After the marked police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated collided with the 11-year-old juvenile, multiple investigations are underway.A Lancaster 11-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a police vehicle.Just before 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, the child was struck while crossing the street.The Lancaster Area...

UK’s first “zombie drug” victim may be widespread.

The drug Xylazine, which has wreaked havoc among addicts in the United States, was discovered 'by accident' in Karl Warburton's system after his death in May of last year.Experts have warned that a new "zombie drug" has claimed its first British victim and could spread throughout the country.Xylazine, a...

Chris Packham wins ‘tiger fraud’ libel case.

The TV star told the London High Court he was "victim of a campaign of vicious and relentless intimidation."Chris Packham won a libel case accusing him of defrauding a conservation foundation.The articles concern the Wildheart Trust, which operates a conservation refuge on the Isle of Wight.During the proceedings, the...

Duchess of Edinburgh delivers statement after woman killed by police motorbike escorting royal

Helen Holland's family described her as a "respected and well-liked member of the community." It is believed that the duchess will communicate with her family privately.Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is "deeply saddened" by the death of an elderly woman who was struck by a police motorbike while escorting the...

Court documents indicate how murdering parents regained custody.

39 days after being returned to their custody, Finley Boden was murdered on Christmas Day, 2020. He sustained 130 wounds.A media application to the High Court led to the publication of the documents from the phone-based family court hearing held during the Covid pandemic.On Friday, Shannon Marsden and Stephen...

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CBI members vote on lobby group’s future.

According to the CBI, more than 1,000 business executives were consulted regarding the organization's future direction.Following a succession of scandals, CBI members will begin voting today on the future of the business lobbying group.The organization was thrown into chaos after CBI employees made allegations of severe sexual assault against...

Additional disruption as a new surge of walkouts commences

Today, rail service will be interrupted in several places due to new walkouts.Aslef will strike Wednesday and June 3, the day of the FA Cup Final, while RMT will strike Friday.Aslef stated that there was "no waning enthusiasm" in the protracted dispute over wages and working conditions.The government stated...

Michael Ball returns to West End with musical that made him famous.

Michael Ball rose to prominence in 1989 with the song Love Changes Everything from Aspects Of Love; he is now performing the song again on the West End as the show receives a revival in London.Michael Ball describes it as "pretty much a dream come true" to return to...

Here’s why Arctic Monkeys are fond of Tom Jones:

After 57 dates in 33 countries, the Arctic Monkeys' world tour will return to the United Kingdom on Monday for a series of stadium performances.And anyone who has seen them recently knows that they have been strolling on stage to either Barry White's I'm Gonna Love You Just a...