British Isles

Woman, 60, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter

25 Oct 2024
A sixty-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the deaths of three residents at a care home in Swanage, Dorset. The tragic incident unfolded on 23 October, leading to the evacuation of all…

Disposable vapes ban over concerns for young people 'hooked on nicotine'

25 Oct 2024
The Government has confirmed that a ban on the sale of disposable vapes will take effect on 1 June 2025. There are growing concerns about the environmental impact and the rising number of young people becoming…

Carey urges bishops to back assisted dying bill

25 Oct 2024
Former archbishop George Carey has urged CofE bishops in the House of Lords to support a bill on assisted dying, to give a ‘dignified, compassionate’ end to life for those suffering intractable pain. This stance contrasts…

Surprise fall in inflation paves way for interest rate cuts

17 Oct 2024
In September, UK inflation unexpectedly fell to 1.7%, the lowest rate in 3.5 years, down from 2.2% in August. Lower airfares and petrol prices were the main factors behind this slowdown. The inflation rate now stands…