Category: UK News

David Carrick, a former officer of the Metropolitan Police, has been handed an additional life sentence after being convicted of further sexual offences. The 50-year-old was found guilty of multiple counts related to the sexual abuse of a girl when he was just 14 years old, as well as raping a former partner years later.… Continue reading David Carrick, ex-Met officer, given additional life sentence

Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with the investigation into missing cremated remains at A Milne Funeral Directors, which operates in Glasgow and Dumbarton. The probe focuses on allegations of fraud and improper handling of ashes. Two of the suspects, a 58-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, were taken into custody in Flint, Wales,… Continue reading Missing ashes: 70 people contact police in funeral fraud probe

Andy Burnham has yet to definitively dismiss the possibility of launching a Labour leadership campaign, following comments from Norwich South MP Clive Lewis, who expressed willingness to relinquish his seat to enable Burnham’s return to Parliament. Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has been the subject of ongoing speculation regarding a challenge to Sir Keir… Continue reading Andy Burnham refuses to rule out challenging Starmer for leadership

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has chosen not to dismiss the possibility of pursuing leadership within the Labour Party. Additionally, he has not confirmed whether he intends to serve out his full mayoral term through to 2028. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Burnham stated, “I am not going to sit here this morning and… Continue reading Andy Burnham refuses to rule out Starmer challenge

Heavy snowfall has led to the closure of over 90 schools across Aberdeenshire, causing significant disruption throughout northeast Scotland. The local council has published a list of affected schools that remain closed after enduring another night of severe wintry weather. In addition, a section of the A90 road in Aberdeen, between Cleanhill Roundabout and Stonehaven… Continue reading More heavy snow disruption with 90 schools closed in North East

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has expressed openness to significantly increasing financial incentives offered to failed asylum seekers to encourage their voluntary departure from the UK. In an interview with the BBC, she explained that providing cash payments is often more cost-effective for taxpayers compared to the expenses involved in accommodating and supporting individuals who remain… Continue reading Shabana Mahmood: Paying failed asylum seekers to leave is value for money

After four years of enduring immense grief and relentless perseverance, the parents of a nine-month-old boy who tragically passed away following a choking incident at nursery have accepted a financial settlement. Oliver Steeper died in hospital six days after choking on chopped pasta at the Jelly Beans Day Nursery in Ashford in September 2021. His… Continue reading Family reach settlement after pasta nursery choking led to death

An elderly man, aged 87, experienced a deeply moving moment when two of his biological sons arrived by taxi to meet him for the first time. The sons, teenagers Asher and Reuben, shared a heartfelt embrace with Sam Simmonds, who expressed how “wonderful” it was to finally connect with them. The BBC captured this emotional… Continue reading Man, 87, meets sons after donating sperm decades ago

Survivors of sexual abuse within Northern Ireland’s churches have expressed growing dissatisfaction with the Stormont Executive’s approach to addressing their concerns. In a letter addressed to the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, these survivors highlighted an “emerging crisis of confidence” due to the apparent lack of action following research completed earlier this year. Despite… Continue reading Church sexual abuse survivors 'frustrated' at lack of decision on public enquiry

Dr Matt Morgan’s heartfelt farewell to his family amid the height of the coronavirus crisis reveals the human side of the pandemic’s toll on healthcare workers. At just 40 years old, while serving on the intensive care ward at Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales during the early days of Covid-19, he feared he might not… Continue reading Covid inquiry set to deliver verdict on Wales' pandemic response