Charities facing ‘unprecedented’ volunteer shortfall – report Charities are predicting a shortfall of three million volunteers over the next year, warning it will jeopardise essential services from hospices, conservation, animal welfare, and local community support. A study by Nottingham Trent University for the Royal Voluntary Service found that more than two-in-five charities report rising requests
Women walking 4,000 steps once or twice a week ‘cuts risk of early death by 26%’ Older women who clock up 4,000 steps a day just once or twice a week cut their chance of early death by 26%, research suggests. It is also the amount people walk, rather than the number of days on
Inflation unexpectedly remains at 3.8% as food prices ease Inflation unexpectedly remained steady last month as upward pressure from petrol prices was offset by easing food costs, according to official figures. The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was 3.8% in September, remaining at the same level as both July and August, the Office for
First NHS patient outside of clinical trials has new treatment for liver cancer The first NHS patient has received a pioneering new treatment for liver cancer, which uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy the disease. Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is the first in Europe to offer the procedure, known as a histotripsy, outside of clinical
Six arrests as Irish police condemn ‘mob thuggery’ Six people were arrested as Irish police were attacked with missiles and fireworks after violence flared outside a Dublin hotel used to house asylum seekers. A police vehicle was also set on fire as a large crowd gathered at the Citywest Hotel on Tuesday evening. Irish Premier
Mother whose sons were killed by their father says law change will save lives A mother whose two sons were killed by their father said she hopes they would be proud after a decade of campaigning in their names has resulted in a promised change in the law on parental contact. Claire Throssell’s sons Jack,
Families of anaphylaxis victims demand changes to inquest system Grieving families who have lost loved ones as a result of severe allergic reactions are calling for urgent changes to the inquest system, warning that the current set-up has failed to learn from past tragedies. The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation said investigations into deaths caused by
Pressure mounts on Prince Andrew over his Windsor mansion Pressure is mounting on Prince Andrew to give up his 30-bedroom mansion after it emerged he has paid a “peppercorn rent” on the property for more than 20 years. Senior Tory Robert Jenrick said it was “about time Prince Andrew took himself off to live in
Rare copy of the US Declaration of Independence to be displayed in London A rare copy of the United States Declaration of Independence will go on display in London next year as part of an exhibition exploring the birth of the country. The show at the National Archives in Kew, titled Revolution 250: The Making
Bob Vylan on Glastonbury chant: I’d do it again tomorrow Bob Vylan frontman Bobby Vylan has said he is “not regretful” of his Glastonbury chant and would “do it again tomorrow”. The outspoken punk duo sparked controversy when they led chants of “death, death to the IDF (Israel Defence Forces)” at the festival in June.