Category: UK News

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled a proposal worth £1.5 billion aimed at granting patients in England a legal right to be seen in Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments within 12 hours. This initiative addresses what they describe as a “deadly corridor crisis,” where patients experience prolonged waits in hospital corridors. Sir Ed Davey, the party… Continue reading Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits

Ministers have remained tight-lipped about the future of the chief constable of West Midlands Police following the controversial decision to prohibit Israeli football supporters from attending a match. The ban, which affected fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv during their November game against Aston Villa, was justified by West Midlands Police on the grounds of safety… Continue reading Minister will not be drawn on West Midlands police chief future after Maccabi ban

Over the past five years, health and social care workers in Northern Ireland have endured more than 72,000 instances of physical and verbal abuse, as disclosed by the Department of Health. These alarming statistics were provided to Diane Dodds, a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) assembly member, who received the data through an official written question… Continue reading NI health: More than 72,000 attacks on staff in five years 'appalling'

The BBC is set to file a motion to dismiss the $5 billion lawsuit that former US President Donald Trump brought against it concerning the portrayal of his January 6, 2021, speech in a Panorama documentary. Trump initiated the legal action last month in a Florida court, accusing the BBC of defamation and breaching a… Continue reading BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out

As Scotland prepares for Budget Day, the decisions set to be announced at Holyrood are expected to have wide-reaching effects beyond the political sphere. Key areas such as income tax, housing, education, and welfare benefits will be addressed, with implications felt across communities. With the upcoming election only a few months away, BBC Scotland News… Continue reading 'We need housing help in the Budget – or I'll never be independent'

A group of Labour MPs has called on the UK government to reject China’s plan to establish a large embassy in London, raising significant security concerns just days before the government’s decision deadline. In a letter addressed to Communities Secretary Steve Reed, these nine parliamentarians warned that the new embassy, planned for Royal Mint Court,… Continue reading Labour MPs urge minister to reject Chinese mega embassy

Lord Mandelson has issued a personal apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein regarding his ongoing friendship with the convicted sex offender. This development comes after the former cabinet minister initially faced criticism for restricting his weekend apology to addressing only the system failures that allowed abuse to happen. On Monday evening in a statement… Continue reading Mandelson apologises for continuing Epstein friendship

Starting this week, survivors of rape and sexual assault will no longer be routinely required to share their counselling notes with police, except under exceptional circumstances, according to a newly implemented code of practice. The Home Office highlighted that many victims previously experienced a further invasion of their privacy when law enforcement requested access to… Continue reading Police access to rape victims' counselling notes restricted

Nadhim Zahawi’s decision to leave the Conservative Party and join Reform has captured significant attention, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for Nigel Farage’s movement. Zahawi’s move is notable primarily because of his stature—he is arguably the most prominent former Conservative to align with Reform so far. His government experience is substantial; he played a key… Continue reading Former Conservatives joining Reform is not without risk for Farage

The UK’s top military official, Sir Richard Knighton, has expressed concerns that the country is not fully prepared for a large-scale conflict. During his appearance before the parliamentary Defence Committee, he acknowledged shortcomings in the nation’s readiness but declined to comment on reports highlighting a significant shortfall in defence funding. These reports indicate that the… Continue reading UK not as ready as we need to be for full-scale war, says Army chief