Category: UK News

Travelers across parts of the UK are being advised to prepare for delays as a cold weather system continues to affect the region, bringing snow and icy conditions into Wednesday morning. The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for snow and ice, with a more serious amber warning expected on Thursday. Alongside these,… Continue reading UK Weather: Snow and ice hits with warnings of travel disruption

This article reports on Peter Sullivan, a man who spent 38 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. His conviction for the 1986 killing of Diane Sindall in Birkenhead was quashed in 2023 following new DNA evidence. Key points include: – Peter Sullivan, who has learning difficulties, was convicted of the brutal… Continue reading Peter Sullivan tells BBC: 'I was bullied into false murder confession'

A recent report by MPs has revealed serious shortcomings in the UK’s ability to defend itself and its overseas territories against military threats. The defence committee’s assessment describes the current state of national defence as “nowhere near” adequate, particularly at a time when Europe is facing substantial security challenges. The committee criticized the UK for… Continue reading UK lacks plan to defend itself from invasion, MPs warn

One of the UK’s most critically endangered mammals, the European wildcat, may soon be reintroduced to parts of England. Conservation efforts are underway through the South West Wildcat Project, which aims to release around 50 wildcats starting in 2028. This initiative follows encouraging research suggesting a population could thrive in the mid-Devon countryside. The project… Continue reading Once-extinct European wildcats set to make a comeback in England

The miniature playhouse known as Y Bwthyn Bach, often referred to as the “most glamorous Wendy house ever,” has played a special role in the childhoods of many royals over the years. This charming two-storey, thatched cottage was gifted in 1932 by the people of Wales to a young Princess Elizabeth. It was placed within… Continue reading Royal Lodge to keep Queen’s playhouse Y Bwthyn Bach after Andrew eviction?

A rescue plan for Thames Water, the UK’s largest water utility, has faced criticism from rival bidders who feel excluded from current negotiations. Thames Water is in a dire financial position, relying on an emergency loan from a consortium of lenders who are owed more than £13 billion. The lenders behind this lifeline have firm… Continue reading Thames Water rescue plan attacked by excluded bidders

Vera Schaufeld, a survivor of the Holocaust, passed away at the age of 95 and has been widely recognized for her remarkable resilience and bravery. The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR) honored her as an “extraordinary ambassador” whose efforts have inspired numerous individuals, highlighting the significant impact of her work. Born in Prague in 1930,… Continue reading Tributes paid to Holocaust survivor Vera Schaufeld

In her first public address in two years, the Princess of Wales emphasized the need to restore dignity to carers and to foster greater respect for values such as “tenderness” within the business world. Speaking at an event held in the City of London, Catherine appealed directly to 80 senior business figures, urging them to… Continue reading Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers

Henry Zeffman, Chief Political Correspondent, reports on the latest developments in the UK government’s asylum policy reforms introduced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. While several elements of the proposed changes had been gradually disclosed in the days leading up to Monday, the House of Commons statement revealed some new and potentially contentious measures. Mahmood emphasized… Continue reading How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?

A general practitioner in County Antrim has expressed significant worry regarding the delays women are experiencing in obtaining breast cancer treatment in Northern Ireland. At the Notting Hill Medical Practice within the Northern Trust, 32 women were identified as red-flag cases over a five-month span this year. Among them, three patients endured late diagnoses after… Continue reading Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment wait 'traumatic' for women, GP says