Category: UK News

Jordan Linden, a former leader of North Lanarkshire Council and former chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament, has been convicted of multiple sexual offences involving young men. The 30-year-old, who resigned from his council leadership position in 2022 following the emergence of allegations, was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault. Initially, Linden faced… Continue reading Former council leader guilty of sexually assaulting young men

The partner of a man seriously injured in the Nottingham attacks has expressed deep frustration with the organizations involved in the public inquiry, claiming they have repeatedly caused distress to the victims’ families. The inquiry itself is investigating the circumstances before and after the tragic events that unfolded on 13 June 2023, when Valdo Calocane… Continue reading Families of Nottingham attacks victims 'tortured' by authorities, inquiry told

Alex Belfield, a former BBC local radio presenter, has been returned to prison after breaching the conditions of his licence. Belfield, who hails from Nottingham, was initially sentenced to five and a half years in September 2022 following his conviction on four counts of stalking various broadcasters. Among those targeted was Jeremy Vine, a Channel… Continue reading Former BBC presenter Alex Belfield recalled to prison

Newly released government data indicates that the number of people living in relative poverty within the UK increased by 500,000 in the year leading up to March 2025. This now brings the total to 13.4 million individuals classified under this measure, which notably includes four million children. Among pensioners, those living in relative poverty rose… Continue reading More than 13 million living in poverty, government figures show

The McNally family has been grappling with intense emotions following the conviction of their daughter Natalie’s murderer. Her father, Noel McNally, expressed deep regret over having allowed the accused, McCullagh, to be alone with Natalie’s body during her wake after her tragic death. Natalie, who was 15 weeks pregnant, was fatally stabbed and beaten in… Continue reading Natalie McNally: Family on murderer's lies after her death

King Charles III is scheduled to visit Parliament on 13 May to deliver the King’s Speech, which will outline the government’s forthcoming legislative agenda. This event marks the official state opening of Parliament for the new session. The announcement comes just days after elections are held across England, Scotland, and Wales on 7 May. Sir… Continue reading King's Speech to take place days after key May elections

With just six weeks remaining until the Scottish Parliament election in May, political leaders across Scotland have begun actively campaigning to capture voter support. This election, which coincides with the Welsh Senedd election and various local elections in England, carries potential consequences for the broader political landscape of the UK. In the previous 2021 election,… Continue reading Party leaders make pitches to Scots as they hit campaign trail

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has recommended that Suffolk Police re-examine their handling of the initial investigation into the murder of Victoria Hall, who disappeared in 1999. The 17-year-old’s case, which remained unresolved for many years, has recently seen new developments following the sentencing of serial killer Steve Wright. The IOPC received a… Continue reading Suffolk Police to investigate handling of Victoria Hall case

A prominent international policy organization has identified the UK as the G20 nation most severely impacted in terms of economic growth by the war involving Iran. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the UK’s economic expansion this year is now expected to be just 0.7%, a significant reduction from the earlier… Continue reading UK facing biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of G20 economies

Plans are underway to establish the first new national park in Wales since 1957, centered around the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This proposed Glyndŵr National Park would encompass areas stretching from the coastal town of Prestatyn in Denbighshire to Nant-y-dugoed near Welshpool in Powys, covering notable landmarks such as… Continue reading Plans for UK's newest national park head to public enquiry