250 million free bus journeys taken Travel scheme for young people in Scotland Children and young people have taken more than 250 million free bus journeys since the Scottish Government introduced free travel for those under 22 three years ago. The scheme was launched in January 2022 offering free bus travel to those under 22
Patients left in corridors for ‘dangerously long periods’ Experts warning NHS patients are being left in hospital corridors for “dangerously long periods” and missing timely access to specialist care, health leaders have warned. The Society for Acute Medicine (SAM) said new data shows fewer than one in five acutely unwell patients are receiving their first
Tim Westwood charged with rape and sexual assault Former Radio 1 DJ charged with offences between 1983 and 2016 Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police said the 68-year-old is accused of offences against seven different women as young as 17 years old. He is
Five water firms provisionally allowed to raise bills By further 1% to 5% Five water firms are to be provisionally allowed to raise their bills by between 1% and 5% more than previously granted by regulator Ofwat, the competition watchdog has said. Five companies – Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, and
Three UK universities make top 10 in prestigious world rankings The University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and Imperial College London have grabbed some of the top spots in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, with Oxford coming first for the 10th year in a row. Cambridge rose to joint third from fifth
Job advisers in GP surgeries to help long-term sick and disabled into work Job advisers in GP surgeries and virtual reality interview practice are part of efforts to get 300,000 sick or disabled people into work by 2030 as the Government pledges to give people “a hand up, not a handout”. Too many people with
Sarina Wiegman and Mel B backing girls’ rights campaign ‘Let Girls Learn, Let Girls Lead’ Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton, England manager Sarina Wiegman and Spice Girl Mel B are among the notable names backing a campaign calling for greater protections of girls’ rights. Led by the children’s charity Plan International UK to
Britain could face ‘tight days’ in winter energy supply, grid operator warns Great Britain’s energy system operator has said there could be “tight days” for energy supply over winter but stressed that new battery storage will help to meet national demand. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) indicated that imported electricity supply from Europe could
Queen named the UK’s most played rock act in the 21st century Queen have been named the most played rock act on UK radio and TV in the 21st century according to the music licensing company, Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL). Formed in the 1970s, the rock band continues to resonate in the present day with
Starmer urges business leaders to seize opportunities of Indian trade deal Sir Keir Starmer has urged business leaders to seize the opportunity of the UK’s trade deal with India, after brushing aside suggestions Britain could open up more visa routes for the country. The Prime Minister has travelled to Mumbai with 125 business chiefs, cultural