Junior doctors in England will strike from 24 to 28 February over a pay dispute with the government. The British Medical Association (BMA) is demanding a 35% pay increase, which the government has rejected. The strike is expected to disrupt routine hospital
The Princess of Wales has announced that she is undergoing treatment following a cancer diagnosis. In a video statement, Catherine described the diagnosis as a “huge shock” after what she called an “incredibly tough couple of months,” but she offered a positive
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, warned that attacks by the “Axis of Resistance” against Israel and its interests will continue if the conflict in Gaza does not end. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he stressed that the resolution of
Consultants in England have narrowly rejected the latest pay offer from the government, with 51% voting against the proposal in a ballot with a 65% turnout. The British Medical Association (BMA) is now urging the government to improve the offer, which was
The Kremlin declined to comment on a Bloomberg report on Tuesday that Chinese state-owned banks are tightening restrictions on funding for Russian clients due to concerns over U.S. secondary sanctions, describing the matter as highly sensitive. When asked about the report, Kremlin
Grassroots music venues across the UK, crucial for emerging artists, are at significant risk of closure, warns new research by the Music Venues Trust (MVT). In 2023, financial pressures forced 125 venues to cease live music, with over half shutting down completely.