Category: UK News

New statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a shift in how people in England are getting in touch with their GP surgeries, with more individuals now choosing online methods over phone calls. Recent data from a three-week period in mid-September indicate that just over 43% of patients used online channels—such as the… Continue reading Higher proportion now contacting GPs in England online, figures show

At the age of 21, Sara (a pseudonym used to protect her identity) found herself trapped in an abusive forced marriage after being married off in Pakistan. Initially hopeful upon arriving in the UK, Sara’s outlook darkened as her husband’s controlling and violent behavior intensified, especially after moving into his parents’ home in 2022. Contrary… Continue reading Strangled, beaten and enslaved by my in-laws

A crystal Fabergé egg, lavishly adorned with diamonds and once part of Russia’s imperial collection, has been sold in London for a staggering £22.9 million ($30.2 million). Known as the Winter Egg, this exquisite masterpiece is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful works created by the famous jeweller. The buyer, whose identity remains… Continue reading Rare Fabergé egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction

Television presenter Holly Willoughby has been ordered to pay a fine exceeding £1,600 following her admission to careless driving. The incident occurred on August 28 near her residence in Richmond, located in south-west London, where she was driving her Mini Cooper without the necessary care and attention. During a session at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court,… Continue reading Holly Willoughby fined £1,600 for careless driving

The UK government is under scrutiny following the abrupt collapse of a high-profile espionage case involving two men accused of spying for China. Just weeks before their trial was due to begin, prosecutors dropped the charges unexpectedly in September 2024, igniting a heated political debate over responsibility for the failure. The circumstances surrounding the case… Continue reading The controversy over the UK's collapsed China spy case explained

A parliamentary committee has cautioned that the failures seen in a recent espionage trial involving China-related allegations could easily recur without significant reforms. The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy attributed the collapse of the case to “shambolic” handling, which led prosecutors to drop charges against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry. Both individuals were… Continue reading China spy case collapse could happen again, MPs warn

The UK government has spent over £100 million responding to the public inquiry into the Covid pandemic, according to information obtained by the BBC. This expenditure is in addition to the £192 million already spent by the inquiry itself, indicating that the total cost to taxpayers has exceeded previous estimates by more than 50%. Government… Continue reading Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry

The latest reports on the 1989 Hillsborough disaster have sparked strong reactions in the media, with headlines highlighting a continuing lack of justice. After decades of investigations, no police officers among the 12 who might have faced gross misconduct charges over the tragic stadium crush, which claimed 97 lives, will be held accountable, as all… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'No justice' over Hillsborough and 'Holly's guilt over crash'

A recent report has revealed troubling issues related to safeguarding at one of Northern Ireland’s most prominent churches, Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle in Belfast. The findings, obtained by BBC News NI, point to a longstanding “culture of indifference towards safeguarding” within the church. This inquiry was initiated after an alleged inappropriate behavior incident involving a senior… Continue reading 'Culture of indifference towards safeguarding' found at Belfast church

Members of the Chinese community in Wales have expressed that a racial slur used by a Reform UK politician caused significant pain and distress. Laura Anne Jones, the party’s sole representative in the Welsh Parliament, is returning to the Senedd chamber following a two-week suspension over her use of this offensive term during a WhatsApp… Continue reading Reform's Laura Anne Jones' racist WhatsApp slur 'caused hurt'