Category: UK News

A search effort is currently ongoing at Withernsea, located on the East Yorkshire coast, where several individuals are reported to be struggling in the sea, according to HM Coastguard. The situation was initially brought to attention shortly after 3 pm GMT, prompting the deployment of a rescue helicopter along with another aircraft to cover the… Continue reading Search under way for people 'in difficulty' in sea in Withernsea

Carolyn Harris, the Labour MP for Neath and Swansea East, has experienced a dramatic weight loss of nearly 10 stone after starting treatment with the slimming drug Mounjaro in October 2024. Having faced mobility difficulties, Harris made the decision to pursue this regulated medical treatment, resulting in her dropping from a size 24 to a… Continue reading Unregulated weight-loss jabs like playing Russian roulette, says MP

Two men have been formally charged in connection with the death of an 89-year-old man who was fatally injured in a hit-and-run incident. The victim, Tom Wallace, a retired dental surgeon, was described by his family as a “respected and loved member of the community.” The tragic event occurred on Monday when Mr. Wallace was… Continue reading Two men in court after 89-year-old man killed in Gillingham hit-and-run

The UK has experienced an extraordinary year, with 2025 confirmed by the Met Office as both the warmest and sunniest year ever recorded. Preliminary figures indicate an average temperature of 10.09°C, surpassing the previous record of 10.03°C from 2022. This achievement places 2025 alongside 2022 and 2023 as the three warmest years on record, marking… Continue reading 2025 officially UK’s warmest and sunniest year on record, Met Office confirms

When the iconic chimes of Big Ben marked the arrival of the New Year, London launched its celebrations with an impressive 12-minute fireworks show. The city’s skyline was illuminated as bursts of color erupted from barges positioned near the capital’s well-known ferries, creating a vibrant spectacle visible from numerous vantage points along the Thames. Accompanying… Continue reading Watch: London rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks

Mike Nesbitt has announced his intention to resign as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP). He communicated this decision to MLAs and party officials on Friday morning. While Nesbitt plans to remain Northern Ireland’s health minister until the assembly elections scheduled for May 2027, the ultimate choice regarding his ministerial role lies with the… Continue reading Ulster Unionist Party: Mike Nesbitt to stand down as leader

Most of the United Kingdom is currently experiencing a strong grip of Arctic air, resulting in widespread snowfall reported from Shetland in the north all the way down to England’s southern coast on Friday morning. This sudden arrival of snow has transformed the landscape, delighting weather enthusiasts while simultaneously creating hazardous conditions for those traveling… Continue reading UK wakes up to snow on Friday: Your photos

The FTSE 100 index surpassed the 10,000-point milestone for the first time in its history on the opening trading day of the year, marking a notable achievement in the stock market. The index had already posted substantial gains throughout 2025, ending the year more than 21% higher than its position at the start, when it… Continue reading FTSE 100 index hits 10,000 milestone in new year rally

The number of hospital admissions due to flu in England has recently decreased, providing some relief to the NHS amid its usual January surge. Last week, 2,676 patients were reported to be in hospital with the flu, a decline from over 3,000 the previous week. Despite this improvement, NHS leaders are cautioning that the current… Continue reading Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert

A former adviser to the prime minister has criticized politicians for relinquishing too much influence to lawyers, activists, and regulatory bodies, arguing this limits their ability to fulfil promises. Paul Ovenden, who stepped down as Keir Starmer’s director of political strategy last September after past offensive messages he sent came to light, expressed in The… Continue reading Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide