Last Tuesday, two men armed with hammers attacked Ian Towning, a well-known antiques expert in his west London store. The incident left Mr. Towning in “incredible pain” as he sustained injuries to his forehead, face, chest, and hand. The attackers not only physically harmed Mr. Towning and his security guard but also caused significant damage
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The influx of people arriving in the UK on small boats has reached a staggering milestone by exceeding 5,000 individuals as of the end of March. Government statistics reveal that over 100 small boats have made the perilous journey across the Channel so far this year. The period from January to March of 2024 has
The NHS has made significant strides in providing fast-track access to newly approved cancer drugs for patients in need. One such patient is Yuvan Thakkar, a 16-year-old who received CAR-T therapy at Great Ormand Street Hospital to fight his leukemia. This innovative therapy involves modifying the patient’s immune cells to target and destroy cancer cells
The Easter getaway is in full swing, with an estimated 2.6 million car journeys predicted to take place on the nation’s roads today. Good Friday is anticipated to be the busiest day for travel during the Easter break, surpassing the expected two million car journeys on Easter Monday and the projected 2.3 million for Saturday
Thames Water, a company serving a significant portion of the UK’s population, is currently facing a massive debt of over £15bn. This debt, along with the substantial interest payments required to service it, is putting the company in a precarious position. This financial burden has led to discussions about potential bill increases for customers. The
The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has faced a significant decline in public satisfaction levels, reaching the lowest point on record in 2023. According to a British Social Attitudes poll, only 24% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the health service. This decrease in satisfaction can be attributed to issues such as poor access
Amidst his ongoing battle with cancer, the King is set to attend the Easter Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Easter Sunday. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Queen and other members of the Royal Family will also be in attendance. This public appearance will mark the King’s most significant royal
The Duchess of York has expressed her admiration for the Princess of Wales after the latter announced her cancer diagnosis. The Duchess emphasized the importance of giving the Princess the time, space, and privacy needed to heal. Having faced her own battles with cancer, the Duchess of York understands the impact of speaking publicly about
Women in the UK are currently experiencing extensive waiting times for a diagnosis of endometriosis. Research conducted by Endometriosis UK has revealed that the average waiting time for formal identification of the condition has reached almost nine years. The waiting times have worsened significantly during the pandemic, with an increase of 10 months compared to
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the public in response to the news of Kate’s cancer diagnosis. In a statement released by Kensington Palace, it was mentioned that the future king and queen are “enormously touched” by the kindness and warm messages received from people all