Category: UK News

In west Belfast, a unique archaeological project is bringing to light the vanished streets named after Italian cities such as Venice, Genoa, Turin, and Pisa. Although these places once thrived in the area, they were largely wiped out to make way for the construction of the Westlink dual carriageway in the late 1970s. Now, schoolchildren… Continue reading Belfast: Schoolchildren discover lost 'Italy' beneath their feet

With the Scottish Parliament election just days away, voters who have not already returned their postal ballots face a final opportunity to decide which candidates and parties deserve their support. This Wednesday marks the last full day for politicians to make their case to the electorate before polling stations open on Thursday, when their focus… Continue reading Holyrood election outcome is anything but certain on final day of campaigning

Aylo, the company that owns Pornhub, has announced that it will be reinstating access to the site for certain users in the UK. This move comes after criticism that the age verification requirements mandated by the Online Safety Act (OSA) were applied inconsistently across the adult content industry. Aylo had previously chosen to withdraw from… Continue reading Pornhub to become accessible again for some UK users

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has defended his decision not to declare a £5 million donation from billionaire supporter Christopher Harborne, stating there was “no obligation” to disclose the gift before he became a Member of Parliament. The sum was reportedly given in early 2024, intended to fund Farage’s personal security ahead of that… Continue reading No obligation to declare £5m gift, Nigel Farage says

A tragic incident at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children resulted in the death of three-year-old Archie Donald, a case that could have been prevented had a critical abnormal blood test been addressed promptly, a sheriff has concluded. Archie passed away on 20 November 2019 due to an infection, sparking a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) held… Continue reading Death of toddler could have been avoided, sheriff rules

A tragic explosion in Bristol resulted in the deaths of a woman and her ex-partner after he forced entry into her home while in possession of an explosive device. Jo Shaw, aged 35, and Ryan Kelly, 41, were both killed in the incident that took place on Sunday. Police have classified Shaw’s death as a… Continue reading Bristol explosion: Jo Shaw died after ex Ryan Kelly 'forced way into house'

A part-time cleaner at Aberystwyth University has been awarded more than £260,000 after an employment tribunal ruled her dismissal was unfair. The case centered around a long-running dispute between the cleaner, Peak Ong, aged 72, and her manager, Catherine Green, including a controversy involving a banned rice cooker. Ong worked at the university between November… Continue reading Aberystwyth University cleaner wins tribunal after rice cooker row

Following a recent surge in antisemitic acts, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced plans to accelerate the handling of hate crime cases. Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions for England and Wales, has called on prosecutors to bring charges more swiftly to address the frequent threats and abuse targeting the Jewish community, aimed… Continue reading Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks

A public inquiry examining a tragic series of events in Nottingham has revealed that a man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, Valdo Calocane, was discharged from mental health services several months before he fatally stabbed three individuals. The decision to discharge Calocane came after healthcare workers were unable to locate him or maintain contact, according to… Continue reading Nottingham killer discharged because NHS staff could not find him, inquiry told

Long-term borrowing costs for the UK government have climbed to their highest levels since 1998 amid ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, combined with rising political uncertainty before upcoming local and national elections. This tension has caused government bond markets in major economies to fall, driving up the effective borrowing expenses for governments… Continue reading UK government long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high