Purgatory News
Kasper Schmeichel completes move from Leicester to French Ligue 1 club Nice
Kasper Schmeichel has completed his move from Leicester to French Ligue 1 club Nice..
Fan led campaign calls on football clubs to stop advertising gambling firms
A fan-led national campaign has been launched urging football clubs to put an end to gambling sponsorship..
Adam Peaty calls for better sport funding amid Games and Euro success
Birmingham gold medallist Adam Peaty has called for better investment in sport as he urged the Government to capitalise on the success of the Commonwealth Games and Englands Euro 2022 triumph..
Nearly two thirds say rising interest rates worry them
Almost two-thirds of the public say they are concerned about rising interest rates as the Bank of England considers another hike in the cost of borrowing..
Call for VAT cut on essential telecoms as millions struggle to pay bills
Almost six million households are struggling to afford essential communication services such as their mobile phone, broadband and landline as the cost-of-living crisis worsens, a consumer group has warned..
MPs urge reform of laws that give cohabiting couples inferior protections
Urgent reforms are needed to current laws which leave cohabiting couples receiving inferior protections despite a shift in social norms, a cross-party group of MPs has suggested..
Antique inkstand which witnessed seminal European events goes on display
An antique inkstand which bore witness to seminal events in Europe two centuries ago is set to go on display in the home of its former owner in Co Down..
Prostate cancer messaging may be hampering early detection
Public health messaging around prostate cancer may be hampering efforts of early detection by placing a misleading focus on urinary symptoms, scientists have argued..
Fifth of university applicants missed 20 days of school this year report finds
More than a fifth of A-level students applying for university this year missed at least 20 days of school due to Covid-19 in the run-up to their exams, according to a new report..
Ravaged social care sector needs more money before year is out MPs
Englands ravaged adult social care sector urgently needs more money from Government before the year is out, MPs have warned..
Charity launches gynaecological health lessons as research finds knowledge gap
A charity has launched a series of gynaecological health lesson plans for teachers as research suggests a knowledge gap on the topic..
Rising levels of depression among Year 7 starters study finds
Children who started secondary school in 2021 were more likely to report elevated symptoms of depression than those who began before the pandemic, a study has found..
HPV jab may ward off cervical cancer in women with pre cancerous cells
Women who have pre-cancerous cells on their cervix might benefit from being given the HPV vaccine, a new study suggests..
Premier League players wont take the knee ahead of every game
Premier League players will no longer take the knee ahead of every match, but remain committed to fighting racism and all forms of discrimination..
BT chief urged to meet union over pay dispute
Senior Labour MPs have written to the chief executive of BT, urging him to intervene in a pay dispute which has sparked strikes by thousands of workers..
DUP cannot give timetable for return to powersharing says Donaldson
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said he cannot set out a timetable for his partys return to devolved powersharing at Stormont..
Cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain checked by inspectors
Inspectors have boarded the first cargo ship to leave Ukraine since Russia invaded its neighbour after the vessel anchored off Istanbul..
Nintendo profits down after supply chain issues hamper Switch console production
Gaming giant Nintendo has said a drop in sales and profits in its latest financial results is down to global supply chain issues affecting the production of its popular Switch console..
Archie Battersbees parents submit application to European Court of Human Rights
Archie Battersbees parents have submitted an application to the European Court of Human Rights in a bid to postpone the withdrawal of his life support..
Planned strike threatens Tubes financial recovery
A planned strike on London Underground increases the risk of its financial recovery, officials have warned..





















