Category: UK News

King Charles has paid tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in a heartfelt video message marking what would have been her 100th birthday. Recorded at Balmoral earlier this month, the King reflected on her lifetime of public service, referring to her affectionately as his “darling Mama.” He also expressed that she might have… Continue reading King honours his 'darling Mama', the late Queen, on her centenary

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has declined an invitation from former US President Donald Trump to attend a state banquet at the White House scheduled for April 28. The event is linked to the upcoming state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla to the United States. According to a statement from the Scottish government,… Continue reading Swinney turns down Trump invitation to White House state banquet

It looks like you’ve shared a news article or report excerpt about issues faced by newly qualified healthcare professionals in the UK, particularly focusing on physiotherapy graduates and paramedics struggling to find suitable jobs despite their qualifications and bursaries. Here’s a brief summary of the key points and context based on what was shared: –… Continue reading NHS recruitment crisis leaves graduates wondering if they will get work

Four individuals were taken into custody following a protest in a Surrey town, which escalated after eggs and beer cans were hurled during the demonstration. The gathering occurred in Epsom, where police are currently investigating an alleged rape. According to Surrey Police, the situation intensified into public disorder, with “missiles being thrown” as part of… Continue reading Four arrests made during Epsom rape protest, Surrey Police say

The UK government has announced plans to impose a legal prohibition on the use of smartphones in schools across England. This decision was conveyed by Education Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith during a session in the House of Lords, where she revealed that an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will be introduced to… Continue reading Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans

In central London, in the early hours of Sunday, a 29-year-old woman was charged with attempted murder after a vehicle struck pedestrians, leaving one woman critically injured. The incident took place on Argyll Street, near Oxford Circus. Gabrielle Carrington, from Broadfield Road, Manchester, faces several charges including grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm,… Continue reading Woman charged with attempted murder after car hits pedestrians

Sir Keir Starmer has publicly accused officials within the Foreign Office of intentionally withholding critical information regarding Lord Mandelson’s failure to pass the initial security vetting for the post of UK ambassador to the United States. Speaking to Members of Parliament, the prime minister admitted that had he been made aware of these vetting issues… Continue reading Keir Starmer: Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me

The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Gavin Robinson, has claimed that Marie Anderson, the former Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, was appointed despite concerns raised by the security services. He made this allegation during a session in the House of Commons, referring to her appointment by the previous Conservative government in 2019. Anderson… Continue reading Former NI Police Ombudsman appointed despite 'concerns', claims DUP leader

Police are currently searching for a man considered dangerous who is connected to the murder of an 82-year-old woman in Glasgow. The victim has been identified as Elizabeth Colligan, affectionately known as Betty, who was found injured on Cardowan Road in the Carntyne neighborhood during the early hours of Saturday. Despite efforts by emergency services,… Continue reading Police hunt for 'dangerous' grandson of woman murdered in street

The UK Home Office has barred a US-based anti-Islam social media influencer from entering the country. Valentina Gomez, known for her controversial views and campaigns against Islam, including a video where she burned a Quran, was prevented from coming to the UK. Gomez has previously campaigned for election in Missouri and Texas, running on an… Continue reading Home Office blocks anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez from entering UK