Category: UK News

The plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street in London have received final approval from the city’s mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan. This decision instructs Transport for London (TfL) to move forward with removing all traffic from Oxford Street between Great Portland Street and Orchard Street. The endorsement follows a second public consultation, which saw 2,700 responses, with… Continue reading Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan gets final official approval

A new agreement requires British travellers crossing into Gibraltar to present their passports to Spanish border officials, aiming to eliminate previous checks at the land border shared with Spain. This arrangement intends to provide clarity and stability for the British overseas territory nearly ten years after Brexit cast uncertainty over its status. The urgency to… Continue reading Spain to check Gibraltar arrivals under post-Brexit border deal

Two British nationals have been sentenced to prison in Indonesia after being convicted of smuggling cocaine into Bali, a popular holiday destination. Kial Garth Robinson, aged 29 from Littlehampton, received an 11-year prison term. Meanwhile, Piran Ezra Wilkinson, 48, hailing from Chichester, was handed a nine-year sentence. Both men were also required to pay fines… Continue reading Two British men jailed for smuggling 1.3kg-worth of cocaine into Bali

Jeremy Corbyn is set to become the parliamentary leader of Your Party following a significant victory by his supporters in the leadership committee elections of the left-wing party. Known as “The Many,” Corbyn’s faction secured 14 out of 24 seats on the party’s central executive committee (CEC). This result outpaced the seven seats won by… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn set to become Your Party parliamentary leader

The number of young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK who are not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET) has climbed close to one million, according to recent estimates. In the period from October to December 2025, around 957,000 individuals in this age group were classified as NEET, equating to 12.8% of… Continue reading Young people out of work, training and education edges closer to one million

The article reports on a damning review into how the Church in Wales handled allegations of sexual abuse against Anthony Pierce, a priest who eventually rose to become Bishop of Swansea and Brecon. Key points include: – Anthony Pierce was accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in the late 1980s/early 1990s. – Despite multiple… Continue reading Child sex abuse allegations covered up by Church in Wales, says report

Royal Mail executives are set to appear before Parliament to address concerns about widespread problems with the company’s letter delivery service, according to information obtained by the BBC. This development follows serious allegations indicating that parcels are being prioritized over letters, which has resulted in delays affecting important and time-sensitive mail. The Business and Trade… Continue reading Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures

On the same day that households were informed about a reduction in their energy bills starting in April, the Chancellor chose to visit Octopus Energy’s headquarters, the company that has quietly emerged as the UK’s largest domestic energy supplier. During the visit, Rachel Reeves was shown live data illustrating how energy demand is managed for… Continue reading Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying we're turning a corner?

Ocado Group has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 1,000 employees, which represents around 5% of its global staff. This move is part of the company’s broader effort to lower operational costs over the next year. Tim Steiner, the chief executive of the technology-driven online grocery and logistics firm, indicated that a “significant… Continue reading Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive

Residents of certain areas in Greater Manchester are currently casting their votes in the by-election for the Gorton and Denton parliamentary seat. Polling locations opened their doors at 07:00 GMT and will remain available until 22:00 GMT to allow constituents to select their new Member of Parliament. This electoral contest was prompted by the resignation… Continue reading Gorton and Denton by-election polls open in Greater Manchester