Urgent recall of ‘contaminated’ cough syrups sold in two major supermarkets as Brits warned to be ‘vigilant’

SummaryKishwer Falkner, chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), indicated potential legal challenges regarding the efficacy of gender recognition certificates (GRC) following a recent supreme court ruling. While asserting that GRCs are important and not worthless, she emphasized the need to monitor developments, especially with the government's consideration of digital IDs. Falkner affirmed the rights of trans individuals, highlighting that they are protected under gender reassignment and sex discrimination laws, and condemned any...

The UK parcel delivery company Yodel has been acquired by Polish parcel locker firm InPost for £106 million, resulting in the creation of the third largest independent delivery business for online retailers in Britain. This takeover will increase InPost's market share in the UK from 2% to 8%. This acquisition follows InPost's earlier takeover of UK logistics company Menzies Distribution in October of the previous year. Full Article

A United Airlines flight (UA2325) from Denver to Edmonton encountered an emergency after a rabbit was sucked into its number two engine, resulting in a fireball and vibrations felt by passengers. Following a loud bang, crew members requested an inspection for engine fire, and the pilot confirmed the cause as the rabbit strike. The flight, carrying 153 passengers and six crew members, safely returned to Denver around 8:05 PM, with United Airlines addressing the incident...

Scientists from Cambridge University have found promising signs of potential life on the distant exoplanet K2-18b, located about 124 light-years away, by detecting chemical molecules in its atmosphere that are associated with living organisms, specifically dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and/or dimethyl disulfide (DMDS). Utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope, this discovery suggests K2-18b could be a 'Hycean' planet, characterized by an ocean-covered environment capable of supporting life. Despite the excitement surrounding these findings, researchers emphasize the...

The Easter weekend in London will see significant Tube and Overground closures, including the Piccadilly and Elizabeth lines, affecting travel from Good Friday to Easter Monday. Key disruptions include the Piccadilly line closure between Acton Town and Uxbridge, Elizabeth line stops at Acton Main Line, Hanwell, and West Ealing, and multiple Docklands Light Railway and Overground line closures. Passengers are advised to check the TfL journey planner for updates to ensure smooth travel during the...

The Scunthorpe steelworks' future is uncertain as the government intervenes to prevent its collapse, raising crucial questions about the UK steel industry's trajectory and its implications for national security. Kiran Stacey engages with Charlotte Brumpton-Childs, a GMB union national officer in Scunthorpe, and Eleni Courea, the Guardian’s political correspondent, to discuss the situation. This dialogue highlights the significance of the steelworks for the local community and the broader economic landscape in the UK. Full Article