Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has lost his appeal against a 35-day suspension from Parliament after being caught in a lobbying scandal. He was found to have breached Commons rules by offering to lobby ministers and table parliamentary questions on behalf of gambling investors. Due to the ruling, MPs will now vote on whether to…
The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced a series of measures on Tuesday at the National Farmers Union annual conference to aid farmers amid a crisis in the industry. The package includes plans to boost food security and productivity, but it has been criticized for not including new financial support. Sunak emphasized the importance of…
Teachers in Aberdeen are experiencing traumatic levels of violence, causing fear for their safety and reluctance to go to work. According to a report by BBC News, many educators in the city have expressed concern about escalating pupil violence. The EIS union is calling for urgent intervention by Aberdeen City Council to address the issue….
A two-alarm fire in Philadelphia’s Francisville section was brought under control by the city’s fire department after burning for roughly five hours. The fire, which began around 4 p.m., required about 100 firefighters to extinguish and caused thick smoke to rise into the sky. The plume of dark smoke was visible from a significant distance,…
Police in Colorado Springs have arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for a fatal shooting on the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs campus. The shooting, which occurred in a dorm room, resulted in the deaths of a 24-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman. The suspect and the victims were said to have known…
Ofcom is investigating a GB News program featuring a Q&A session with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for impartiality. The program, “People’s Forum: The Prime Minister,” aired on 12 February and allowed members of the public to question Sunak on various issues. The regulator received around 500 complaints about the program, prompting an investigation into potential…
Hidden Waiting Lists Cause Delays for Patients in England, BBC Report Reveals An investigation by BBC News has uncovered hidden waiting lists in the English healthcare system that are contributing to delays for patients in need of ongoing care. A published waiting list of 7.6 million patients does not accurately reflect the true scale of…
