Sophy Ridge

Oct 29, 2024 | news.sky.com | Sophy Ridge

Inside UK care homes: Maggots, bruises, and 'neglect' Kay Fairest has dozens of photos of her mother Brenda. They show a happy, smiling woman, surrounded by friends and family. As Brenda grew older, she adored having her family around. But when she moved into a care home, she was often left alone in bed, sometimes cold and in pain. Kay's parents worked hard to buy their council house in Sheffield. After her father's death, it was sold to pay her mother's care fees.

Oct 29, 2024 | news.sky.com | Sophy Ridge |Ali Fortescue

Badenoch unveils first new policy as Tory leader - pledging to tighten immigration rules The Conservative Party is pledging to tighten immigration rules after Reform topped a landmark poll for the first time earlier this week. In her first major policy announcement as Tory Party leader, Kemi Badenoch is pledging to double the amount of time an asylum seeker needs to have been in the UK before claiming indefinite leave to remain from five to 10 years.

Oct 29, 2024 | news.sky.com | Sophy Ridge

Sir Keir Starmer will visit Poland on Friday for talks on a new security pact to protect the UK's national security. The new treaty is designed to protect Europe from Russian aggression, tackle people-smuggling gangs, and combat misinformation and cyber threats. His visit comes following a surprise trip to Kyiv on Thursday, where the prime minister reiterated his support for Ukraine and suggested that British troops could be deployed to the country as part of peacekeeping efforts.

Sep 14, 2024 | express.co.uk | Sophy Ridge

Just AS the weather gets colder and it starts to feel really autumnal – the news drops. Nine out of 10 pensioners – a total of 10 million people – will lose their winter fuel payments, the £300 sum that helps them keep the heating on as the temperature drops. We know the brutal reality of what that can mean: radiators not being switched on, coats worn indoors, and, as a result, some people getting very sick.

Jul 11, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Sophy Ridge

The more details that come out, the more horrific, the more heart-breaking. Three women – Carol Hunt and her two daughters, Hannah and Louise – killed in their home, in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Police believe a crossbow was used, along with other weapons; there is evidence they were tied up.