NHS warning over Boxing Day betting adverts as demand for gambling addiction treatment soars

In 2024, more UK homeowners saw their property values increase compared to the previous year, with around half of homes experiencing a 1% or more rise, according to Zoopla. However, approximately one-third of properties saw price declines of 1% or more, totaling over nine million homes, while just under six million homes had stable prices. The average property value across Britain increased by £2,400 last year, with southern England experiencing more concentrated price falls due...

In an open letter to Ursula von der Leyen, Henry Rodgers highlights the ongoing discrimination against foreign-language lecturers in Italian universities, despite clear rulings from the CJEU dating back to 1989. Rodgers, an English language teacher, has been actively involved in lobbying efforts to address this issue, including testifying before the Irish parliament's Committee on European Affairs. Despite challenges and setbacks, Rodgers continues to advocate for the rights of Lettori and has even been cited...

A gang in Birmingham used the dating app Grindr to lure four men to parks, where they were violently attacked and robbed, resulting in £100,000 stolen over 10 months. Demalji Hadza, Abubaker Alezawy, Ali Hassan, Wasim Omar, and Mohammed Sharif were sentenced to nearly 80 years combined for their crimes, with sentences ranging from 12 to 17 years. The robbers targeted victims on Grindr, forcing them to hand over bank details and large transactions, and...

European Union leaders will meet in Belgium on February 3 for a defence "retreat" with UK PM Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss enhancing EU defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine. European Council President Antonio Costa emphasized the importance of EU taking more responsibility for defence and addressing geopolitical challenges, inviting Starmer to a working dinner to lay groundwork for future EU-UK collaboration. The meeting will inform a white paper on European...

Kiena Dawes, a young mother, wrote a suicide note accusing her abusive ex-partner, Ryan Wellings, of killing her after enduring years of torment. Wellings was found guilty of assault and controlling behavior but cleared of manslaughter, leaving Kiena's family feeling justice was not served. Kiena's mother, Angela, now cares for her daughter and expressed heartbreak over the loss of her daughter to domestic violence. Full Article

Two Just Stop Oil activists were arrested for defacing Charles Darwin’s grave at Westminster Abbey with chalk spray, writing “1.5 is Dead” in reference to global warming exceeding the 1.5C target. The protestors, including former council CEO Di Bligh, stated that the act was a symbol of the world's bleak future and the ongoing mass extinction. The Metropolitan Police arrested the pair for suspected criminal damage with powdered paint, while Westminster Abbey's conservators are working...