• Sáb. Mar 28th, 2026

Report highlights UK meningitis deaths and vaccination concerns

An «alarming» report has linked meningitis to 159 deaths in the UK in one year – as pharmacists warn that childhood vaccination rates are falling. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA)…

Iran war prompts fear-driven spending changes among UK households

The Middle East conflict has prompted a major shift in UK household spending intentions as a «ripple of fear» has taken hold, according to a respected measure of consumer confidence.…

Mary Rand, first British woman to win Olympic gold in athletics, passes away at 86

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win an Olympic gold in athletics, has passed away at the age of 86. She achieved this milestone by securing the long jump…

Just Eat and Autotrader under investigation for fake reviews

Just Eat and the funeral provider Dignity are among the latest companies being investigated as part of an inquiry into fake online reviews. The competition watchdog said its expanded crackdown…

Ex-SNP council leader convicted of multiple sex offences against young men and boys

A former SNP council leader has been found guilty of preying on young men and boys. Jordan Linden, 30, was convicted of 10 offences – including five sexual assaults, stalking…

Benefit cheat caught ziplining and surfing in Mexico after claiming anxiety made her housebound

A benefit cheat who defrauded more than £23,000 by claiming she was too ill to go outside was caught surfing and ziplining in Mexico. Catherine Wieland, 33, claimed her anxiety…

UK and NATO allies urged to prepare for defense of Europe without US support, MPs warn

The UK and its NATO allies in Europe must prepare for a «worst case scenario» of the US not defending them in a crisis, an influential committee of peers and…

UK and allies urged to prepare for defense of Europe without US support

The UK and its NATO allies in Europe must prepare for a «worst case scenario» of the US not defending them in a crisis, an influential committee of peers and…

Hedge fund manager accused of pressuring colleagues to avoid protecting women, tribunal hears

Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey «bullied» colleagues not to introduce measures at his firm to protect women, a tribunal heard. The hearing on Thursday also heard accusations that the…

NHS doctor Rahmeh Aladwan charged with supporting Hamas and inciting racial hatred in UK

An NHS doctor has been charged with four counts of inviting support for Hamas. The Metropolitan Police arrested Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, at her home in Pilning, South Gloucestershire, on…