Category: UK News

Brian Hayes, the renowned former radio presenter for both LBC and the BBC, has passed away at the age of 87. Hailing originally from Australia, Hayes was instrumental in reshaping the radio phone-in format beginning in the 1970s. His career, which stretched over five decades, was marked by a distinctive approach that treated callers not… Continue reading Brian Hayes: 'Revolutionary' LBC and BBC radio host dies aged 87

Virgin Media has been penalized £23.8 million after failing to maintain access to critical telecare alarms for thousands of customers during the switch from analogue to digital landline services. The telecom provider was sanctioned by communications regulator Ofcom, which found that Virgin Media did not adequately safeguard vulnerable individuals—mainly elderly and disabled users who depend… Continue reading Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm'

First Minister John Swinney has publicly demanded the resignation of Chancellor Rachel Reeves, accusing her of misleading both the public and financial markets regarding the state of the UK’s economy. Speaking to BBC Scotland News, the SNP leader asserted that Reeves must “face the consequences” of her actions, stating she had “no alternative” but to… Continue reading Reeves should resign for 'misleading public', says Swinney

Industrial action in Birmingham’s refuse department has intensified as agency workers affiliated with the Job&Talent recruitment agency have joined ongoing bin strikes, prompting the cancellation of Monday’s bin collections. Unite union representatives confirmed that 18 out of 22 agency employees chose to participate in the strike starting from 1 December, citing concerns over workplace bullying,… Continue reading Collections suspended as agency workers join Birmingham bin strike

Penarth Rugby Club, a historic institution established in 1880, has been left devastated after a severe fire engulfed its clubhouse in the early hours of Monday. The blaze resulted in the destruction of invaluable trophies and memorabilia, deeply impacting the local community. While the fire caused significant damage, it was reported that no injuries occurred… Continue reading Penarth Rugby Club gutted by 'devastating' fire

A man facing charges for allegedly stabbing ten individuals on a train failed to attend a court hearing after he declined to connect via a prison video link. The incident occurred on a service traveling from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, which came to a halt at Peterborough on November 1 due to serious injuries… Continue reading Huntingdon train attacks suspect refuses to appear at court

Over the past weekend, widespread headlines emerged accusing Chancellor Rachel Reeves of deception in the lead-up to last week’s Budget. As the political editor, I have reviewed the situation carefully and must provide a clear assessment of the accuracy of those claims. After thorough consideration, I conclude that the Treasury and the chancellor did mislead… Continue reading Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point

A festive reindeer named Buddy triggered a large-scale search operation after making an unexpected escape from a celebration. The incident took place in Formby, Merseyside, on a Saturday, prompting intervention from multiple agencies including armed police officers, the Coastguard, and members of the Royal Marines. The animal, who originated from north Wales, managed to flee… Continue reading Buddy the runaway reindeer from Wales sparks major search

Andrew Muir, the agriculture minister in Northern Ireland, has warned that the spread of the bluetongue virus (BTV-3) could have “very serious” repercussions for the region’s agricultural community. Although the virus is transmitted by midges and does not pose any risk to human health or food safety, it affects cloven-hoofed animals such as sheep and… Continue reading Bluetongue: Very serious consequences for farmers, says minister

Becky, a pseudonym used to protect her identity, endured years of abuse in her marriage before finally seeing a glimmer of relief when her ex-husband was convicted and imprisoned for raping her twice. However, her distress was far from over. Merely three days after his sentencing, Becky found herself once again facing her abuser in… Continue reading 'I shouldn't have to co-parent with my rapist ex-husband'