Keir Starmer has said he believes that people claiming long-term sickness benefits should be expected to look for work. He added that there would be “hard cases” and that the government and businesses should help those who may feel anxious about re-entering the workplace, but that the “basic proposition that you should look for work […]
Getty Images Children’s eyesight is steadily getting worse with one in three now short-sighted or unable to see things in the distance clearly, a global analysis suggests. The researchers say Covid lockdowns had a negative impact on eyesight as children spent more time on screens and less time outdoors. Short-sightedness, or myopia, is a growing […]
A young girl holds a “Vote” pin in her hands while attending the Atlanta Dream game at Gateway Center Arena in Atlanta. Olivia Bowdoin for Newsportu hide caption toggle caption Olivia Bowdoin for Newsportu A young girl holds a “Vote” pin in her hands while attending the Atlanta Dream game at Gateway Center Arena in […]
A row between a prominent journalist and a king has captivated many in Ghana. It began when Afia Pokua criticised the Ashanti king’s handling of tensions with other ethnic groups, the deference that politicians show him, and expressed her frustration about the apparent supremacy of the Asante community. “Even the president… bowed to show respect […]
Britain can become a country of pride, wealth and stability if the public accepts a series of difficult “trade-offs”, rejects nimbyism and sees through the Conservatives’ populist “lies”, Keir Starmer has said. In his first Labour conference speech as prime minister, he urged the public to keep faith amid difficult and sometimes unpopular choices made […]
A four-year-old boy who was expected to die shortly after his life support was removed has “confounded” medical expectations, a UK judge has said in a ruling. Months before, the High Court ruled that life-sustaining ventilation was not in the child’s best interest, after hearing evidence from doctors treating him. The boy, referred to as […]
BBC Wales’ environmental watchdog is making job cuts to plug a £13m funding gap in its budget Campaigners have warned against “brutal” cuts to Wales’ environmental watchdog, saying the plans “put nature at risk”. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is seeking to close 265 posts, and is considering reductions in areas including tackling waste crime, advising […]
Getty Images Customers of retail bank TSB have reported problems with payments not going through to their accounts. Many took to social media to say they had not been paid their child benefit on Tuesday, while others said they had not received their salaries. TSB apologised and said it was working on a fix and […]
BBC Weather Watchers/Jack March Flood water came very close to roads and properties in Witherley, Warwickshire, with a flood warning in force for the nearby River Anker Many areas of England are bracing for flooding despite a respite from heavy downpours. Parts of central and southern England experienced over a month’s worth of rain in […]
Nearly three years ago, with a conference title on the line, Baylor’s defense turned into a brick wall. In the final minute of the 2021 Big 12 Championship Game, Oklahoma State had four tries to get 2 yards and a go-ahead touchdown. The Bears allowed just 1 3/4, and Baylor won the Big 12 crown […]