Tag: London

A total of 111 women have come forward with accusations of abuse against Mohamed Al Fayed, with the youngest victim being just 13 years old. The Metropolitan Police are currently investigating over five individuals...

Police suspect that Mohamed Al Fayed may have sexually assaulted more than 111 women over a period of nearly 40 years. The youngest victim reported to be just 13 years old at the time....

Have you ever found yourself cancelling a long-awaited Christmas gathering at the last minute due to a busy schedule, unexpected commitments, or falling ill?If so, you're not alone. A recent survey conducted by Costa...

Labour has confirmed that changes to disability benefit assessments are still moving forward, despite concerns raised by several charities. The Department for Work and Pensions is set to begin a consultation in Spring 2025...

A Labour MP recently called for a law to address Islamophobia, sparking concerns about Keir Starmer's stance on freedom of speech. Tahir Ali, MP for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, highlighted the issue of...

The UK will continue to trade arms with Israel despite a ceasefire in Lebanon, as confirmed by Keir Starmer. The prime minister emphasized Israel's right to defend itself, especially against attacks from Iran. The...

Kemi Badenoch, the potential future leader of the Conservatives, is contemplating implementing a new visa cap if her party wins the election. She acknowledged that past Tory governments have not fulfilled their promises regarding...

A fire broke out at a block of flats in Welbeck Avenue, Hayes, causing damage to part of a first-floor two-room flat and a section of the roof of the two-storey building. The incident...

During a recent Prime Minister's Questions session, Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader, made a biscuit-themed remark towards Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister. Badenoch referred to Rayner as "the ginger nut" in a heated...

Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch faced off in a showdown at PMQs for the third time. The topic of assisted dying was a hotly debated issue among MPs, with former prime ministers Boris...

Esther Rantzen, a well-known television personality, has made a heartfelt plea to Members of Parliament to vote on the legalization of assisted dying. Rantzen, who is battling stage 4 lung cancer, emphasized the importance...

Angela Rayner, Yvette Cooper, and Rachel Reeves are among the UK cabinet ministers who have been banned from entering Russia in response to a fresh wave of sanctions on British officials. A total of...

Laila Soueif, a British-born mother, is set to meet with foreign secretary David Lammy to advocate for the release of her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah, an Egyptian political prisoner who has been on a...

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has revealed an exceptional shortlist of images for the people's choice award. With a variety of stunning photographs capturing wildlife in its natural habitat, the public is...

Soho's famous private members’ club, The Groucho Club, has temporarily closed its doors as the Metropolitan Police investigate an alleged "serious crime" that occurred at the establishment. The Westminster City Council has suspended the...

Keir Starmer's government is facing opposition from major business organizations as it pushes to create 2 million new jobs for young people. The "Get Britain Working" plan, introduced by work and pensions secretary Liz...

A stunned taxi driver in Norfolk was left amazed when he captured an image of what appeared to be President Donald Trump in the clouds during a storm. Rob Barke, a self-proclaimed 'cloud nut',...

The government's public sector financial accounts are facing major issues, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). The NAO has stated that the financial data related to hundreds of councils and authorities are unreliable,...

The small coastal town of Deal, in Kent, made headlines recently when it was temporarily renamed Great Deal for a day. This name change was part of a marketing campaign by Lebara Mobile to...

As snow covers many parts of the UK and temperatures drop, the first cold weather payments for 2024 have been activated. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers this one-time payment of £25...

A British tourist, Paul McDonald, had a frightening experience while on a volunteer trip in Thailand. What was supposed to be a fulfilling experience quickly turned into a nightmare when he was involved in...

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Labour has announced plans to get more people back to work and reduce the benefits bill in the UK. Keir Starmer acknowledged that the country is facing challenges and needs to be fixed. The...

Teenagers across England will soon have the opportunity to receive skills training at some of the country's most prominent institutions, including the Premier League, Royal Shakespeare Company, and Channel 4. This initiative is part...

An eight-year-old girl and a 34-year-old man were seriously injured in a car shooting incident in Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove. The gunman opened fire on the vehicle, which also had a woman and a...

The UK government has pledged to provide support to a former British soldier who is currently being held captive by the Russian army after he was captured while fighting for Ukraine. The man, identified...

Forecasters, environment officials, and politicians are facing criticism for their handling of Storm Bert and the effectiveness of flood defenses in the face of increasingly common extreme weather events. The aftermath of the storm...

The Hillingdon Council is set to receive a significant boost of £1.3m from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), leading to exciting developments in leisure centres and public spaces across the borough. This funding...

A group of French mayors, including Calais Mayor Natacha Bouchart, have expressed their frustration with the UK's handling of the migrant crisis. They are calling for the renegotiation of a key cross-Channel migrant deal,...

Reform UK MP James McMurdock made headlines recently for a historic conviction that was brought to light. The politician was jailed 18 years ago for kicking his girlfriend multiple times in an incident that...

Keir Starmer remains unfazed by recent farm protests as Kemi Badenoch's initial surge in popularity seems to have hit a roadblock, according to the latest Techne UK weekly tracker poll for The Independent. Despite...

Rachel Reeves is standing firm on the issue of inheritance tax for farmers, despite some concerns being raised about the impact of the policy. The Treasury has been exploring ways to soften the blow,...

The HS2 rail viaduct in the Colne Valley has been awarded the engineering category of the Fine Art Commission Trust’s annual Building Beauty awards. This prestigious honour was presented by the Duke of Gloucester...

Schools across the UK have been dealing with closures due to the freezing weather conditions caused by snow and ice. The Met Office has issued warnings for heavy rain, strong winds, and disruptive snow...

The US Embassy in London experienced a lockdown after a suspicious package was found near the building. Police detonated the package in a controlled explosion, causing a loud bang. The area around Nine Elms...

When it comes to decorating the family Christmas tree, it's a battle between Instagram-perfect images and messy reality.Parents often find themselves redoing their children's decorations late at night to achieve a picture-perfect tree, according...

The chair of BBC's Children in Need, Rosie Millard, has resigned, citing concerns over grants given to an LGBT+ organization whose former chief was convicted of child sex assaults. Millard criticized the grants awarded...

A recent poll has shown that nearly seven out of ten people support the idea of establishing a commission to examine end-of-life care in the UK before a decision is made on assisted dying....

A student studying to become a doctor at Brunel University in Uxbridge has received recognition for her work in highlighting the new Medical Licensing Assessment. Eshwa Zahra, a 20-year-old third-year student originally from New...

Ian Hislop, the editor of Private Eye, has strongly criticized the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, for attending a gala event at the British Museum just one day after announcing his resignation due to...

Plans are in motion to transform the Rainbow and Kirby industrial estate in Yiewsley into a vibrant hub with 400 new homes. The estate, currently a brownfield site situated between the Grand Union Canal...

Kirsty Griffiths, a mother of five from Liverpool, recently had a terrifying experience while on holiday in Turkey. She decided to get a new tattoo at a tattoo salon in her hotel, but soon...

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott passed away at the age of 86 after battling Alzheimer’s, his family announced. The Labour veteran was a key figure in Sir Tony Blair’s New Labour project and...

The Mayor of Uxbridge illuminated the Christmas lights in the town centre last Friday. Cllr Colleen Sullivan switched on the lights in a festive event that drew a crowd of onlookers. Attendees were treated...

Britain's railways are on the brink of being brought back under public ownership after the House of Lords passed a bill to renationalise the train services. The speedy approval of the Passenger Rail Services...

The family of Captain Tom Moore has been under scrutiny after a report revealed that they had personally profited more than £1m from a charity established in his name. The Charity Commission found instances...

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana recently made false accusations against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, blaming them for the British government's decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to...

Hamaad Khan, a third-year student at Anglia Ruskin University and a co-founder of Rethinking Health, is leading a national campaign to revolutionize health care education. The initiative aims to enhance the NHS by focusing...

Inflation has risen above the Bank of England's 2 percent target, causing the cost of living to increase rapidly. After hitting a 41-year high of 11.1 percent in 2022, consumer price inflation (CPI) dropped...

As the cold weather blankets many parts of the UK with snow and plunging temperatures, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has triggered the first cold weather payments of 2024 to support qualifying...