Category: UK News

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar appears to be adopting a bold and risky approach as he confronts significant challenges ahead of the upcoming Holyrood elections. Recent opinion polls suggest that Labour is struggling to close the gap with the Scottish National Party (SNP), presenting a daunting electoral landscape for Sarwar and his party. Against this… Continue reading Desperate times are behind Anas Sarwar's PM resignation call

The sister of April Jones, the five-year-old girl abducted and murdered in 2012, has spoken publicly about the ongoing trauma she endures from the devastating loss. Hazel Jones, now 31, revealed that she is “still waiting to wake up from the nightmare” that began when April disappeared near their home in the Welsh town of… Continue reading April Jones' sister speaks of 'nightmare' since 2012 murder

Jesy Nelson, the former Little Mix member, became emotional after her petition demanding the inclusion of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in newborn baby health screenings surpassed 100,000 signatures. This milestone means the issue must now be debated by Members of Parliament in the House of Commons. Nelson began the campaign on Thursday morning, and by… Continue reading Jesy Nelson in tears as 100,000 sign SMA petition in one day

A British couple has shared their experiences and the emotional aftermath following their release from Taliban detention in Afghanistan, where they were held for over seven months. Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, returned to the UK after being imprisoned without knowledge of the specific charges against them or the reasons behind their… Continue reading British couple held by Taliban describe 'culture shock' returning to UK

An avalanche in the French Alps on Friday resulted in the deaths of three individuals: two British citizens and one French national. The incident occurred near Val d’Isère, specifically in the Manchet valley. According to a resort spokeswoman, the two British casualties were among a group of five people who were skiing off-piste under the… Continue reading Two Britons among three dead in French Alps avalanche

US lawmakers have called on Lord Peter Mandelson to cooperate with a Congressional inquiry into the activities of Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier accused of exploiting minors. In a formal letter addressed to Mandelson, Democratic representatives on the House Oversight Committee highlighted his “extensive social and business ties” to Epstein during his tenure as the… Continue reading Democrats ask Mandelson to cooperate with Jeffrey Epstein probe

At the Welsh Conservative conference held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, Kemi Badenoch, who has been leader of the Conservatives since 2024, addressed party members with a message of optimism despite current challenges. She acknowledged the difficulties the party faces in Wales but emphasized that the Conservatives have a clear strategy to “fix Wales.” Badenoch… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch tells Welsh Conservatives party has plan for Wales

A heartbreaking case unfolded in Manchester where a young child tragically lost her life due to severe abuse. Two-year-old Omra Wali Jan suffered a fatal brain injury after being shaken by her mother. Omra was discovered unconscious in her home in Levenshulme in November 2023, bearing visible signs of physical abuse, including burns, bruises, and… Continue reading Manchester mother who shook two-year-old daughter to death jailed

Peter Murrell, once the chief executive of the SNP, now faces serious allegations of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a period spanning more than a decade. The charges, detailed in an indictment reviewed by BBC News, accuse Murrell of illicitly diverting funds from August 2010 to January 2023 for personal expenditures. These expenditures reportedly… Continue reading Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £459,000 over 12-year period

Authorities have opened a murder inquiry following the death of a man in the Cromwell Road vicinity of south Belfast on Wednesday. The incident unfolded after police received a report expressing concerns for the individual’s safety. The victim, aged 33, was discovered at the scene and subsequently transported to a hospital where he later succumbed… Continue reading Belfast: Murder investigation launched over death of man