Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave UK after visas end, MPs say

A recent report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has highlighted the lack of knowledge within the Home Office regarding the whereabouts of foreign workers once their visas expire. The committee, tasked with scrutinizing government spending, pointed out that the Home Office has not conducted any analysis of exit checks since the introduction of the… Continue reading Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave UK after visas end, MPs say

Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches

Renowned as one of the most successful records of all time, Oasis’s second album “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” has sold over 22 million copies globally. After a long wait of 5,795 days, fans are finally getting the opportunity to witness the iconic band kick off their reunion tour at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday… Continue reading Oasis 'sounding huge' as comeback tour launches

Longer sentences needed for non-fatal strangulation, says victim

Eve Rosato & Elaine McGee reported on a powerful story of Donna Louise Todd, a mother, businesswoman, and online influencer. Donna became a victim of a violent man who strangled her and only received a suspended sentence. Angela believes that the leniency in sentencing for non-fatal strangulation is unjust, expressing that in her case, justice… Continue reading Longer sentences needed for non-fatal strangulation, says victim

BBC reporters assess Labour government's performance one year in

ta-component=”text-block”> Key pledges: Labour’s main promise on education was to reduce class sizes and clarify school funding plans, partially through the introduction of free nursery places for three and four-year-olds. The party also promised to make university “more accessible for all” and to “end Conservative plans for VAT on school fees”. Status: The government is… Continue reading BBC reporters assess Labour government's performance one year in

The illegal cigarettes trade in the UK signals a deeper problem

ou’re out’ policy, with a minimum penalty for the shopkeeper and the possibility of licences being revoked. “They always get their licences back because magistrates don’t realise how big an issue this is,” he says. “They don’t see it as a big deal.” MPs on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking have warned that an… Continue reading The illegal cigarettes trade in the UK signals a deeper problem

Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Jeremy Corbyn

Political reporter Sam Francis reports that former Labour MP Zarah Sultana has revealed plans to establish a new political party in collaboration with ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Sultana, who was expelled from the Labour Party last year for supporting the abolition of the two-child benefit cap, declared her resignation from the party after 14 years… Continue reading Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Jeremy Corbyn

Fire crews tackle trailer blaze at Glenrothes circus

A circus in Fife was disrupted by a fire during a live performance, leading to firefighters being summoned to the scene at the Big Kid Circus in Glenrothes after 19:00. The incident occurred just after the start of the Kingdom of Kong show, which features a 30ft tall animatronic gorilla, beginning at 18:00. Attendees were… Continue reading Fire crews tackle trailer blaze at Glenrothes circus

MI5 false evidence was a serious failing, Cooper says

Yvette Cooper, the home secretary overseeing the Security Service, acknowledged a “serious failing” on the part of MI5 for providing false evidence to multiple courts. This admission came following a High Court ruling that found MI5’s explanations for the false evidence to be insufficient and unreliable. Cooper stated that a “further, robust, and independent investigation”… Continue reading MI5 false evidence was a serious failing, Cooper says

Belfast Trust chairman sacked by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt

Ciaran Mulgrew, the chair of the Belfast Trust, will be stepping down from his role on Friday, following Health Minister Mike Nesbitt’s decision to replace him. The Department of Health cited the need for a fresh start in leadership at the trust as the reason for Mr. Mulgrew’s sacking. Despite the change, the minister and… Continue reading Belfast Trust chairman sacked by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt

Universal UK could feature Europe's tallest rides

Reporting from Bedfordshire, it has been revealed that the upcoming Universal Studios theme park in the UK is set to feature the tallest rides in all of Europe. The company recently applied for planning permission for a new attraction in Bedford through a special development order (SDO), which would grant the government the power to… Continue reading Universal UK could feature Europe's tallest rides