Three major UK budget fashion brands, ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda, have committed to changing the way they communicate their environmental impact following actions taken by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The companies have pledged to provide only “accurate and clear” information about their sustainability efforts, in response to concerns raised by the…
The British Social Attitudes survey has reported a new low in public satisfaction with the NHS, with only 24% expressing satisfaction in 2023, down from a high of 70% in 2010. Concerns over waiting times and staff shortages were cited as major factors contributing to this decline. The survey, conducted since 1983 by the National…
Jade Skea’s harrowing story of abuse and survival at the hands of Kim Avis, a charismatic street trader, captivated the town of Inverness and beyond. What began as a teenage infatuation with Avis turned into a decade-long nightmare of control and abuse. Avis, known for his charity fundraising and ambitious feats like swimming Loch Ness,…
Barclays bank has successfully restored payments after its app experienced an outage. The disruption caused frustration among customers, but the bank acted quickly to resolve the issue. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of reliable banking services in today’s digital age. Barclays bank, founded in London in 1690, has a long history…
British number one female padel player, Tia, has had the opportunity to hobnob with A-Listers like Stormzy while competing in her sport. Padel, a combination of tennis and squash played on courts with walls, is rapidly growing in popularity around the world. With big names like David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo joining in on the…
On 26 March 2024, reports emerged that displaced Palestinians were killed in an overnight Israeli air strike on a building in Rafah. Israel blamed Hamas for rejecting a current proposal for a Gaza truce deal, citing the damage caused by a recent UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office…
Baltimore was rocked by a major bridge collapse early Tuesday after a container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing several vehicles to plunge into the water below and sparking a frantic search for survivors. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency and assured the public that the incident was likely an…
