British Isles

Stark warning after measles outbreaks in parts of England

18 Jan 2024
Health experts have issued a stark warning as measles cases surge in England, largely due to a rise in unvaccinated children. In 2023, there were 1,603 suspected measles cases in England and Wales, a significant increase…

Covid jab skipped by 44%, study finds

18 Jan 2024
A study published in the Lancet, focused on the summer of 2022, highlights that over 7,000 hospital admissions related to Covid-19 could have been prevented if the population had been fully vaccinated as recommended. The study…

Post Office scandal: hundreds could have convictions overturned this year

11 Jan 2024
Emergency laws will very soon be enacted to exonerate and compensate hundreds wrongfully convicted in the Post Office scandal. Post Office minister Kevin Hollinrake called their suffering a 'brutal and arbitrary exercise of power' and allocated…

Bank governor: ‘global shocks’ the biggest threat to UK economy

11 Jan 2024
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has identified 'global shocks' as a significant threat to the UK economy. During a treasury committee session, he expressed concerns about the situation in the Red Sea, especially regarding oil…