Tag: UK

The government is considering providing financial assistance to hospices in the UK to help them stay open. The increase in national insurance payments by employers, along with higher wages, has put hospices at risk...

A potential trade war between the US and other countries may not be as severe as anticipated, according to a former political appointee in the previous Trump administration. The ex-appointee, Peggy Grande, mentioned that...

A man has died after three people were stabbed at a busy London market. The Metropolitan Police have arrested a man in his 60s following the knife attack at East Street Market, off Walworth...

Labour's ambitious plan to tackle homelessness is now facing a significant setback due to a tax increase outlined in the recent Budget. The new tax hike, amounting to a £25bn rise in employers' national...

Crowds across the country gathered at war memorials on Remembrance Sunday to honor lives lost in conflicts. King Charles and the Princess of Wales participated in the ceremony in Whitehall, where the King led...

A former Conservative cabinet minister has come under scrutiny for allegedly accepting donations from the owner of JCB, a digger company, and subsequently making decisions that benefited the billionaire's family business. Claire Coutinho, who...

The UK faces a critical moment in its efforts to combat the climate crisis, with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband warning of the need to prioritize renewable energy for national security. As the world prepares...

The NHS is facing a crisis, according to former Health Secretary Alan Milburn. He believes that the service needs more than just additional funding - it requires radical reform. Milburn criticizes the current culture...

Thousands of farmers are gearing up to gather in London to demonstrate against the government's decision to expand inheritance tax, a move that has sparked outrage within the farming community. The National Farmers' Union...

Brighton faced off against Manchester City in a thrilling Premier League match that saw several key events unfold. The game started with City taking the lead as Erling Haaland scored a determined goal off...

The Queen will not be attending the Remembrance events this weekend due to a chest infection, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace. This decision was made to ensure a full recovery and to minimize the...

Keir Starmer is being urged to consider increasing funding for defense and speeding up the UK's military capability review before Donald Trump returns to the White House. The Strategic Defense Review (SDR) currently underway...

Undercover police officers in London recently made a swift move to capture a phone thief in action near Oxford Circus. The incident, which was caught on camera, showed Sofian Hadar, 23, attempting to steal...

The firearms officer responsible for shooting Jean Charles de Menezes, an innocent Brazilian electrician, in a mistaken police operation after the London 7/7 bombings, has finally broken his silence. In a new documentary, the...

Members of Parliament in the UK are calling for the government to take action and introduce statutory regulation for all psychotherapists and counsellors. They argue that the current lack of regulation is putting vulnerable...

Water supply was disrupted in the Cuckfield area of Mid-Sussex after a pipe burst, leaving two care homes, a doctors' surgery, and around 100 elderly people without water for nearly 48 hours. Residents were...

The NHS is facing a critical crisis, according to a top health advisor from the Labour party. Alan Milburn, a former secretary of state for health, expressed his concern by stating that the NHS...

In a recent Channel 4 documentary, one of the Metropolitan police officers involved in the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes in 2005 has spoken out for the first time. The officer, known as...

Detectives are currently on the lookout for a man carrying a crossbow in connection to a recent incident in Tower Hamlets. The victim, who was walking down Alfred Street, was threatened by the suspect...

Sir Keir Starmer, the current national security adviser, has chosen Jonathan Powell for the role after a change in leadership. Powell, who previously served as Tony Blair's chief of staff, brings a wealth of...

The Metropolitan Police has made a self-referral to a police watchdog following complaints from two women regarding their cases against Mohamed Al Fayed. The women raised concerns about the quality of the police response...

Scotland Yard has taken the proactive step of referring itself to the police watchdog following complaints from two women regarding the handling of investigations into allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed. These complaints date back...

Ukraine's relationship with the UK has become increasingly strained since the Labour government took power in July, as reported by officials in Kyiv. One major point of contention is the UK's failure to provide...

Hillingdon Council has recently approved changes to the way social housing is allocated. These changes aim to make the process clearer and give increased priority to the most vulnerable residents and those who have...

Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic house fire that occurred in Coventry. The incident took place at a first-floor maisonette flat located in The Coppice, prompting emergency services to respond to the...

The Met Office has dismissed claims of a four-day arctic blast hitting the UK at the end of the month. They stated that there are no signs of snow across the country, and temperatures...

The British foreign secretary, David Lammy, has referred to his previous comments about the US president-elect, Donald Trump, as "old news." Lammy mentioned that calling Trump "deluded, dishonest, xenophobic, narcissistic," and a "neo-Nazi-sympathising sociopath"...

David Lammy recently addressed past criticism of Donald Trump in a new interview, attempting to clarify his stance on the president-elect. His previous comments, where he referred to Trump as a "racist KKK and...

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner recently spoke out against the dangerous narratives circulating on social media regarding the police shooting of Chris Kaba. He emphasized that focusing solely on Kaba's ethnicity and spreading rumors and...

A fortunate gaming enthusiast has won a life-changing £100,000 house deposit in a groundbreaking giveaway inspired by Call of Duty.Reece Edwards, a resident of Portsmouth, received the generous prize after participating in a unique...

The unexpected possibility of Donald Trump visiting the small, seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea in the UK has caused quite a stir. Nigel Farage, the only MP in Britain who is close friends with the...

Dylan Willis, a teenager who was initially sentenced to 14 months detention for smashing a restaurant window during disorder in Middlesbrough, will now walk free after a successful appeal against his sentence. The Court...

The British ambassador to Washington, Dame Karen Pierce, is being asked to extend her stay in her post as Donald Trump transitions to power, amidst upcoming changes in UK security and diplomatic roles in...

Londoners were left in awe as the Sugababes surprised them with a live performance at King’s Cross. The trio, known as the "Suga Broadband Babes" for the event, came out of a billboard to...

Labour MP Mike Amesbury, 55, has been charged with assault following an incident in his constituency of Runcorn and Helsby. The charge stems from an alleged attack on a 45-year-old man on Main Street...

After Donald Trump’s victory in the US election, comments made by UK foreign secretary David Lammy six years ago have resurfaced. Lammy had referred to Trump as a “neo-Nazi sympathising sociopath” in an article...

As the US presidential election results continue to unfold, UK politicians are starting to share their thoughts on the outcome. With Donald Trump projected to win key swing states and declare victory, Sir Keir...

Sir Keir Starmer has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on what appears to be a successful re-election bid. Trump declared victory at a rally in Florida shortly after securing key battleground states. In...

Hornby, a company known for its scale models, has recently announced the sale of its subsidiary, Oxford Diecast, in an effort to address financial losses. The decision to sell off the subsidiary came as...

The Treasury officials under Jeremy Hunt have been accused of breaking the law by failing to report a significant black hole in the public finances to the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR). This accusation...

An incredible AI artwork has been unveiled to celebrate the achievements of seven influential figures in the UK arts and film industry. This remarkable piece of cognitive technology transforms the exterior of the V&A...

Queen Camilla is currently unwell with a chest infection, as stated by Buckingham Palace. Her doctors have advised her to rest for a short period of time. Due to her illness, she has withdrawn...

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Kemi Badenoch, the new Tory leader, has made a controversial decision by appointing Dame Priti Patel as the shadow foreign secretary. Despite concerns over Patel's previous dismissal as a cabinet minister for unauthorized meetings...

A proposed ban to prevent children from legally smoking tobacco as adults is set to be introduced in Parliament. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to create the "first smoke-free generation" by gradually increasing...

Since becoming prime minister on 5 July, Sir Keir Starmer has been carefully strategizing for the upcoming US election. He has taken a twin-track approach by meeting with both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump,...

Kemi Badenoch, the newly appointed leader of the Conservative party, has revealed her selections for the shadow cabinet. Robert Jenrick has been named as the shadow justice secretary, Mel Stride as the shadow chancellor,...

Jackie Cobham, the head of drama at Douay Martyrs School in Ickenham, has been nominated as a finalist for the Music and Drama Education Awards. This prestigious annual event recognizes the outstanding contributions made...

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to increase university tuition fees for the first time in eight years. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson is expected to confirm the plans this afternoon, which will see fees rise...

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