Scientists map use of epilepsy drug in England and Wales linked to birth defects | Medical research
Scientists have created a unique map of England and Wales that reveals detailed differences in the use of single drugs. The drug, sodium valproate, is a treatment for severe epilepsy but is also known to cause health problems for pregnant women. Although the findings show that use of the drug is declining in response to […]
Inquiry to look at ‘huge task’ of special educational needs reform in England | Education policy
Parents frustrated by multiple flaws in England's Special Educational Needs and Disability Scheme (Send) will see reforms brought quickly after MPs announce new inquiry into the crisis We have been warned that it is unrealistic to expect that. MPs on Westminster's cross-party education committee said the inquiry needed to find practical solutions, not just point […]
Inflation fears trump growth concerns among Bank of England’s MPC members | Bank of England
In the City, there was no doubt that the Bank of England would keep interest rates at 4.75%. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was widely expected to cut interest rates for the third time this year after a sharp rise in annual inflation last month and a sharp rise in wages in the autumn. Even […]
Surge in flu cases risks overwhelming hospitals in England, says NHS chief | Flu
A rise in flu cases is causing major problems for NHS hospitals in England, with more people being admitted to intensive care amid warnings that the festivities will worsen the situation. NHS England said on Thursday the service was struggling to cope with a “flood” of flu patients who arrived unusually early and left more […]
Water bills for households in England and Wales to rise by £31 a year | Water bills
Households in England and Wales will see their water bills rise by an average of £31 a year as suppliers pay to fix leaky pipes and cut pollution. Industry regulator Ofwat announced on Thursday it would allow businesses to raise their average bill by £157 over five years to £597 by 2030 to help with […]
Church of England Child Sex Abuse Scandal Sees Another Major Resignation
LONDON (AP) – A former leader of the Church of England has resigned from the priesthood following allegations that he mishandled the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct. George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1991 to 2002, resigned after a BBC investigation revealed that he allowed a priest who had been expelled over […]
Minister says ‘no plans’ to ban smacking in England, despite comment from Sara Sharif’s father – UK politics live | Politics
good morning. of Children's welfare and school bills It is published today, Sally Wheel According to reports, the government is planning to step up checks on children being home-educated in the UK. The publication follows a trial that revealed details of one of the most shocking child abuse cases heard in British courts in recent […]
South Africa v England: women’s Test cricket international, day three – live | Cricket
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 17 overs: England 40-1 (Knight 24, Beaumont 12) De Klerk sews a maiden for the Protea. Knight drives the ball wide of the stumps, but her powerful drive hits the fielder. I got stabbed in the hand and couldn't concede. England's […]
New Zealand v England: third men’s cricket Test, day four – live | New Zealand v England 2024
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 7 overs: England 21-2 (Bethel 9, Root 2) Joe Root cut off Matt Henry's first ball, missed his mark and fired a drive that went just short of a point. Root scored 1,506 runs in 2024, ranking eighth on the all-time […]
Women’s Euro 2025 draw: England draw France, Netherlands and Wales – live reaction | Women’s football
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature tom garry The smell of fondue currently wafting through the mixed zone is even stronger than what the teams in Group D are capable of. Some VIPs (alas, not us) obviously want spicy food. The first informal conversations among media members […]