Queen Elizabeth II, who had been Britain’s head of state for more than 70 years, has passed away at the age of 96. The Prince of Wales is now King, having acceded to the throne immediately on the death of his mother. In a statement, the Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this…
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II Dies Aged 96, Surrounded by Her Family
Queen Elizabeth II: The Monarch Who Ruled Over Britain for 70 Years Has Died
Queen Elizabeth II has died, aged 96. She was the longest reigning monarch in British history, and her reign of 70 years and 214 days. The Prince of Wales is now King, having acceded to the throne immediately on the death of his mother. In a statement, the Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at…
Hong Kong TCM Doctor Takes Chinese Medicine Clinic On-Line in UK
Some people who are Hong Kong immigrants in Great Britain are susceptible to stomach problems, colds, and skin problems precipitated by changes in food and climate. They are usually advised to reduce fruit consumption and keep themselves warm. With the support of the internet and Britain’s postal delivery system, Hongkongers now have greater access to…
Preschool Children’s Show Peppa Pig Adds Lesbian Couple to Cast
The popular children’s TV show Peppa Pig has added a lesbian couple to its cast of characters for the first time in its 18-year history. In episode 41 of season seven, titled Families, which aired on Channel 5 on Tuesday, Penny the polar bear introduced her two mothers. The popular British-made children’s character and multi-BAFTA-winning…
Royal Family Rush to Queen Elizabeth’s Side as She Is Placed Under Medical Supervision
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said. On Thursday, Buckingham Palace released a statement at 12:32 p.m. outlining that “following further evaluation this morning, the “Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.” The Palace…
Royal Family Members Rush to Queen Elizabeth’s Side as She Is Placed Under Medical Supervision
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said. On Thursday, Buckingham Palace released a statement at 12:32 p.m. outlining that “following further evaluation this morning, the “Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.” The Palace…
UK Police Watchdog Says Rapper, 24, Shot by Police in London Was Unarmed
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said in a statement on Sept. 7 that a detailed search of the scene where a 24-year-old man was killed by police in south London on Sept. 5 had been completed, “No non-police issue firearm has been recovered from the vehicle or the scene.” Chris Kaba, a rapper…
Spiralling Energy Bills Risk Driving Tens of Thousands of UK Firms out of Business
Tens of thousands of businesses in the UK are at risk of failure owing to high energy prices, according to a consulting firm. Red Flag Alert, which self-describes itself as the UK’s “number one insolvency scorecard,” said tens of thousands of businesses may fail next year and those who survive will have to choose between paying…
NHS Figures Show Nearly 1 in 10 Children Now Vape in England
Leading doctors have warned that generations of children could become hooked on nicotine after new figures show an increasing number of teenagers are being tempted to smoke cheap sweet-flavoured e-cigarettes, even though their long-term effects are still unknown. In a report released on Tuesday, new figures from a survey conducted for NHS Digital found that…
Liz Truss Talks to Zelenskyy on Phone, Accepts Invite to Visit Ukraine
Prime Minister Liz Truss has reiterated the UK’s support for Ukraine and has accepted an invitation to visit the country during a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It was her first phone call as prime minister with a foreign leader, and took place within hours of her becoming head of the UK government. A…
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