8 Dead After Failed English Channel Crossing Attempt
At least eight migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel. As more than 800 individuals made successful crossings into the UK on the same day.
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NHS Must Reform or Die, Warns PM After Report on Health Service Crisis
The National Health Service (NHS) in England is facing pressure due to waiting times, delays in emergency treatments and overall declining performance. A government-commissioned report led by NHS surgeon Lord Ara Darzi, highlights the state of the NHS and warns that lives are being lost due to inefficiencies in the system.
UK Riots: Over 90 Arrests Following Violent Protests
The UK government is set to hold an emergency COBRA meeting in response to a surge of violent protests that erupted across multiple towns and cities over the weekend. More than 150 arrests were made following riots that have been described as the worst in the UK in 13 years.
Southport Stabbing Attack at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class, 3 Girls Killed
Three young girls were killed and ten others injured in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. The suspect, a 17-year-old male has been arrested by the police.
Santander’s 30 Million Customers and Staff Data Hacked
Confidential information including bank and credit card numbers of millions of Santander customers is being auctioned to the highest bidder by hackers. The group, ShinyHunters has posted an advert on a hacker forum offering the stolen data for $2 million (£1.6 million).
Fish Oil Supplements May Increase Risk of Stroke and Heart Issues
Recent research suggests that while fish oil supplements might provide benefits for individuals with existing cardiovascular disease (CVD), they could potentially increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in healthy individuals. This finding is based on a study involving over 415,000 participants from the UK Biobank, published in the journal BMJ Medicine on May 21, 2024.
MP Craig Mackinlay Returns to Parliament After Sepsis-Related Amputations
Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay has returned to Parliament for the first time after surviving a life-threatening episode of sepsis which resulted in the amputation of his hands and feet. The South Thanet MP opened up about his experience, his recovery journey and his plans for the future in an interview.
Julian Assange Wins Right to Appeal Against US Extradition
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been granted permission by the High Court in London to launch a fresh appeal against his extradition to the United States. This decision reached by Dame Victoria Sharp and Mr. Justice Johnson allows Assange to challenge key promises provided by US officials concerning the conditions of his trial and treatment if extradited.
UK Economy Exits Recession with 0.6% Growth in Q1 2024
Official figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that the UK has exited recession, registering a 0.6% growth in GDP during the first quarter of 2024. This growth exceeding economists’ expectations of 0.4%, is the strongest quarterly performance since the conclusion of 2021.
UK Military Personal Data Hacked in MoD Breach
UK officials have unveiled a data breach affecting a huge number of serving military personnel. The breach is attributed to unnamed “hostile and malign actors,” has compromised sensitive information.
