Cormac McGuckin: NI man jailed after making up to £475,000 from illegal streaming services as wife Maura given suspended sentence

Middlesex Pride, founded by Sharan Dhaliwal in 2019 to provide LGBTQ+ representation, faces potential cancellation due to funding issues, with only £1,500 raised of the £8,000 needed. This financial struggle reflects a broader trend, as many UK Pride events, including Liverpool Pride, are also being canceled, highlighting the urgent need for support for grassroots LGBTQ+ initiatives. Need More Context? 🔎

Energy bills will decrease by £150 for approximately 2.7 million more households in the UK this winter as the Warm Home Discount expands to include all billpayers on means-tested benefits. This initiative, announced by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and endorsed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, aims to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, benefiting over six million households. Need More Context? 🔎

Energy security is a priority for the government, with plans to support nearly six million households by providing £150 off energy bills this winter, especially aiding families facing fuel poverty. Investments in British energy infrastructure, like Sizewell C nuclear power and hydrogen projects, aim to reduce long-term costs and create jobs, while additional measures are introduced to ease the financial burden on families. Need More Context? 🔎

This summer, London will expand al fresco dining in areas like Brixton, Shoreditch, and Leyton, supported by the Mayor's summer streets fund. Sir Sadiq Khan aims to enhance the city's nightlife and hospitality sector, with new licensing powers to facilitate outdoor seating and extended hours, creating vibrant spaces to bolster local economies. Need More Context? 🔎

Ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo products have been recalled due to a listeria outbreak linked to three deaths and one fetal loss, affecting 17 individuals across 13 US states. The USDA's FSIS discovered the outbreak strain during routine inspections, but the source of contamination remains unidentified as further examinations of the company's facilities did not reveal any issues. Need More Context? 🔎

A dad from Minster, Kent, Kyle Ingram-Baldwin, tragically passed away at 40 from stage-four bowel cancer just days after launching a GoFundMe to raise over £15,000 for alternative treatments. His wife, Becky, confirmed his sudden death on June 16, expressing gratitude for the support while announcing plans to refund donors and set up a new fundraiser for their four children. Need More Context? 🔎