Day: May 11, 2025
Better English standards and decade in UK to be demanded before citizenship
May 11, 2025Migrants will be told they need to spend up to a decade in the UK before they can apply for citizenship and English language requirements will be increased as part of the Government’s immigration crackdown. Sir Keir Starmer will promise to “tighten up” all elements of the system as ministers look to bring down net […]
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Nurses hint at escalation if profession is left ‘ailing and underpaid’
May 11, 2025Nursing chiefs have issued warnings over recruitment (PA) PA Wire A top nurse has warned the Government should “not to sail too close to the wind” when it comes to announcing a pay deal and hinted that the situation could escalate if the profession is left “ailing and underpaid”. At its annual congress in Liverpool, […]
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Bananas under threat as rising temperatures killing crops – report
May 11, 2025“In the past, there was a prediction that this would happen in the future, but it has come earlier, and this is because we are not taking care of our motherland, our ecosystems, and this is very worrying for our kids, and especially for our grandkids.”
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NHS programme to reduce brain injuries in childbirth to be rolled out nationally
May 11, 2025An NHS programme to prevent brain injuries during childbirth is set to be rolled out across the country. The Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme will help maternity staff to better identify signs that the baby is in distress during labour so they can act quickly, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) […]
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‘Stunning’ tiles from Iranian palace going on display for first time in 20 years
May 11, 2025The tile panel once decorated the walls of an Iranian palace (National Museums Scotland/PA) A set of “stunning” tiles that once decorated the walls of a 17th century Iranian palace are set to go on display for the first time in a generation at a new exhibition at V&A Dundee. The rare tile panel dates […]
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Labour’s shift on migration may assuage voters’ concerns – but risks harming struggling care sector
May 11, 2025Labour and the Conservatives have been left reeling from Reform UK’s rampant success at the local elections. And it seems both have taken a clear message from the insurgent party’s signature attitude towards migration. Politics live: Care homes face ban on overseas recruitment Polls regularly show the issue is a top concern for voters. While […]
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Thunderstorms forecast for large part of UK tomorrow
May 11, 2025The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which could lead to flooding and disruption in parts of the UK. Much of England and Wales is today enjoying sunshine and temperatures of up to 25C, but downpours are forecast for tomorrow. The weather warning covers the period from midday tomorrow to 10pm. […]
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My dad was diagnosed with dementia when I was 12. This is what I wish I knew then
May 11, 2025John Ramsay experienced the devastating impact of young-onset dementia firsthand, witnessing his father, David, battle the disease for a decade. David’s diagnosis came when John was just 12, his father only 52. The experience was particularly traumatic for John, having already seen his grandmother succumb to Alzheimer’s, losing the ability to even recognize him. He […]
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Map reveals the UK loan hotspots where people borrow the most money
May 11, 2025Searches for the term ‘I need a loan’ surged by 35% in the past three months, reflecting a growing reliance on borrowing to navigate financial challenges. This is evidenced by the latest Pepper Money lending study, which found that more than half of Brits saw a drop in disposable income last year; and higher bills are hitting the […]
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