Category: UK News

Until recently, Conroy, 32, and his partner Amber, 28, had little hope of ever owning their own home. Working and renting in central Manchester, they found saving for a deposit beyond their reach. Their situation changed when they discovered a less common, though somewhat riskier, mortgage option. The Track Record mortgage from Skipton Building Society… Continue reading Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage – despite the risks

The UK Chancellor is set to urge the European Union not to exclude Britain from a protective scheme designed to shield industries from unfair competition, particularly from China. At an upcoming meeting of EU finance ministers in Dublin on Friday, John Healey plans to advocate for stronger cooperation between the UK and EU in sectors… Continue reading Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into industry scheme

A former police sergeant, Campbell Petrie, who was convicted on multiple counts of sexual offences and violence against two women, was initially arrested 17 years ago after a complaint from one of his victims. Despite the early complaint in 2009 relating to threatening behaviour made by a woman he had met through his work, no… Continue reading Rapist police officer was first arrested and released 17 years ago

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), inflation in the UK reached its highest point in five months during the year leading up to August. One significant contributing factor was the sharp rise in motor fuel prices, which increased by 23% compared to the same month last year. In the Vale of Glamorgan’s Ystradowen… Continue reading Welsh councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as costs rise

Warmer and drier conditions may soon make a comeback in the UK, so it might be worth holding on to your summer wardrobe for a little longer. Temperatures are expected to climb to around 25°C in some parts of England and Wales, which is noticeably warmer than the usual for this time of year. Early… Continue reading UK weather: Sunshine returns as warmer and drier weather arrives next week

As the Liberal Democrats prepare to convene for their conference this weekend, a sense of simmering dissatisfaction is evident within the party ranks. Although the Lib Dems achieved their strongest general election performance two years ago, many frontbenchers, MPs, and party staff express frustration over what they perceive as a missed opportunity to build on… Continue reading Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, has revealed that her party has engaged legal counsel to contest government decisions regarding funding reductions following a record-setting council tax increase in Wandsworth, a key Conservative-controlled borough in south-west London. On BBC Newsnight, Badenoch described the unprecedented 94% council tax hike as “outrageous,” highlighting that the council attributed the… Continue reading Badenoch brings in lawyers after 94% Wandsworth Council tax hike

Recent publications highlight additional claims from Earl Spencer’s latest book, which are featured prominently in today’s newspapers. According to the Daily Star, the book alleges that King Charles was “giddily elated like a lottery winner” upon receiving the news of Princess Diana’s passing, a statement attributed to Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother. This depiction has sparked… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Giddy King' and 'war of words' over Earl Spencer book

The Archbishop of Canterbury has retracted an award previously given to a Muslim cleric following controversy over his past praise of Osama Bin Laden. Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi had been honored last week by Dame Sarah Mullally for his efforts in reconciliation and interfaith cooperation, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist… Continue reading Archbishop withdraws award from Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden

New revelations have surfaced from an upcoming book authored by Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, in which he recounts a phone conversation with the then-Prince Charles shortly after the Princess of Wales passed away. According to Spencer, Charles appeared “giddily elated” during the call, a reaction that has sparked controversy. In an excerpt released on Thursday… Continue reading Royal row intensifies after fresh claims in Diana's brother book