Category: UK News

The final decision on whether to publish sensitive materials concerning Peter Mandelson’s appointment and role as US ambassador will rest with senior Members of Parliament and peers. The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) confirmed that the government has agreed the committee alone will determine which documents can be released. An understanding has been reached regarding… Continue reading No 10 will have no say on which Mandelson papers are released

Ian Huntley, the man convicted of the murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in August 2002, is currently receiving medical treatment following an assault by another prisoner. The 52-year-old remains incarcerated at HMP Frankland, a high-security prison in County Durham, where the incident took place in a workshop within the facility. According to… Continue reading Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack

New Home Office data reveals a 4% decline in asylum applications in the UK during 2025, even though arrivals via small boats across the English Channel rose by 13%. Over the course of the year ending in December, a total of 100,625 individuals sought asylum, with 41% of these claims coming from those who entered… Continue reading UK asylum claims drop slightly in 2025 as small boat arrivals rise by 13%

A man armed with a machete has been sentenced to prison following a fatal incident in Sittingbourne, Kent. The victim, Jay Gerrett, died after being struck by a vehicle while trying to escape from the attacker. Chris Maclean, 43, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the case, along with charges of knife possession and… Continue reading Machete-waving drug dealer jailed for manslaughter in Sittingbourne

The Prince and Princess of Wales made a visit to Powys as part of the lead-up to St David’s Day celebrations on Sunday, focusing on community spirit and resilience. Their first stop was The Hanging Gardens in Llanidloes, a centre dedicated to creativity and sustainable living. Despite persistent rain, a crowd gathered outside to greet… Continue reading William and Catherine visit Powys ahead of St David's Day

A murder trial has featured CCTV footage revealing a figure tossing items over a hedge at the residence of the defendant. This is part of the case against Stephen McCullagh, who stands accused of killing his pregnant ex-partner, Natalie McNally. Natalie, who was 15 weeks pregnant with a baby boy, was found dead at her… Continue reading Natalie McNally: Figure seen throwing items over hedge

Almost one-third of local authorities in Scotland are set to implement council tax increases significantly exceeding the inflation rate, a move confirmed recently for the upcoming financial period. Among these, households in Aberdeenshire learned they will face a 10% rise in council tax for the second consecutive year, following the announcement of £9 million in… Continue reading Nine local authorities set council tax rises above rate of inflation

A woman who sustained a spinal injury after falling from a window while trying to flee from Valdo Calocane, a triple murderer, shared her frustration at an inquiry when she was told he could not be prosecuted on account of mental health issues. The woman, whose injury required surgical intervention, recounted that a police officer… Continue reading Nottingham Inquiry: Woman broke spine after falling from window trying to flee triple killer

The plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street in London have received final approval from the city’s mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan. This decision instructs Transport for London (TfL) to move forward with removing all traffic from Oxford Street between Great Portland Street and Orchard Street. The endorsement follows a second public consultation, which saw 2,700 responses, with… Continue reading Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan gets final official approval

A new agreement requires British travellers crossing into Gibraltar to present their passports to Spanish border officials, aiming to eliminate previous checks at the land border shared with Spain. This arrangement intends to provide clarity and stability for the British overseas territory nearly ten years after Brexit cast uncertainty over its status. The urgency to… Continue reading Spain to check Gibraltar arrivals under post-Brexit border deal