Author: News Desk

Contaminated blood scandal victims living with ‘survivor’s guilt’ as thousands of lives continue to be ‘blighted’ Contaminated blood victims say they are living with “survivor’s guilt” as their lives “continue to be blighted” by the lasting effects of the scandal. Victims and their loved ones have spoken out about the tragic events and the long-lasting effects which saw thousands of people given contaminated blood or blood products between the 1970s and 1990s. Thousands were infected with hepatitis and HIV as a result of what is known as one of the worst treatment disasters in the history of the NHS. Amanda…

Boy, 14, dies after going into River Tyne in Ovingham There is no bias in the title provided. A 14-year-old boy has died and a 13-year-old boy is in a critical condition after getting into difficulty in the River Tyne at Ovingham. A huge search operation had been underway for the two teenagers after they went missing on Saturday afternoon. Northumbria Police said it was alerted to the youngsters going into the water near Ovingham Bridge, Northumberland, at around 3.30pm. Emergency services rescued a 13-year-old boy from the water and rushed him to hospital, where he currently remains in a…

Tearful WW2 veteran recalls being captured weeks after D-Day There is no bias in the title provided. A Second World War veteran who was captured as a prisoner of war just weeks after D-Day and was forced to march hundreds of miles was brought to tears as he remembered being reunited with his mother 10 months later. Ken Hay almost did not make it back home to Barking when he “lay down to die” as he fell during the three-month march, but his friends came back to help. The 98-year-old, who served in the 4th Dorset infantry regiment, went to…

Families beg for end to IPP scandal as Lords vote on reforms to indeterminate sentences There is no bias in the title provided. The House of Lords is set to vote on a series of measures to help prisoners languishing in jail under “unjust” indeterminate sentences as families beg: “Put an end to this.” Campaigners have warned that reforms are a matter of life and death for inmates trapped under imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences, after almost 90 suicides. Those include the tragic case – highlighted by The Independent – of Scott Rider, who took his own life in despair after serving…

Europe’s far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections There is no bias in the title provided Europe’s far-right political parties unofficially launched their campaign Sunday for European Union elections in Spain with strong messages against illegal migration and the bloc’s climate policy while declaring their support for Israel in its war against Hamas. French National Rally party leader Marine Le Pen and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni tried to rally voters at an event organized by Spain’s far-right Vox party in Madrid ahead of the European Union’s parliamentary elections June 6-9. Analysts say the vote across…

Trust in Post Office plummets following outrage over Horizon scandal, polling finds There is no bias in the title provided. The Post Office has plummeted from its position as Britain’s sixth-most-trusted financial, banking and insurance brand to 135th in the space of just 12 months amid public outcry over the Horizon IT scandal, new polling suggests. The company is now at risk of losing a third of its “heartland” older customer base, the study found, with the number of over-50s considering using Post Office services falling from 60 to 40 per cent in less than a year. Trust in the…

Jim Ratcliffe predicts how Keir Starmer will perform as prime minister | News There is no bias in the original title provided. Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes Sir Keir Starmer “will do a very good job of running the country” if he wins the general election. The Ineos founder and Manchester United co-owner suggested that the Conservatives have had a “good run” but that “most of the country probably feels it’s time for a change.” “I’m sure Keir will do a very good job of running the country, I have no questions about that,” Sir Jim told Sky News. “The UK…

Starmer quizzed on policies for ‘discrimination against bald blokes’ | News There is no bias in the title provided. Sir Keir Starmer was quizzed on his policies for “discrimination against bald blokes” during an appearance on Sunday Brunch. The Labour leader showed off his cooking skills by making tandoori salmon, before sitting down with hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer. “Final question, do you have anything on discrimination against bald blokes?” a cheeky Tim asked. “Nothing at all, nothing,” Sir Keir said amid laughter from the studio, before running off to watch the Arsenal game. Earlier on Sunday, Wes Streeting…

London busker has perfect response to passer-by berating her on street | Lifestyle There is no bias in the title provided. A harpist busking on the streets of London expertly shut down a furious bypasser who wrongly accused her of begging. The performer, known on TikTok as @Robyn.hearts.harp, was repeatedly asked if she had permission to be playing on the streets of Harrow, northwest London, before the woman threatened to report her to the local council. In a video Robyn shared that has since gone viral, she is seen calmly responding to the woman’s angry tirade while continuing to play…

Brexit row erupts over control of Gibraltar’s border There is no original title provided. The Brexiteer promise of stronger sovereignty has failed and is instead leading to a loss of control of British territories, MPs have warned. The claim has come ahead of a showdown on Monday between David Cameron and members of the Commons European scrutiny committee over a planned treaty for Gibraltar. The governments of Gibraltar and the UK are close to agreeing a treaty that some fear will see EU Frontex border guards decide who can enter the British overseas territory – and will give them the…