Category: UK News

Millions of households in England, Wales, and Scotland are set to experience a modest increase in energy prices this winter, as Ofgem has announced the upcoming price cap adjustment. Starting in January, the cap on energy prices will rise by 0.2% for those on variable tariffs, despite prior predictions that prices might fall at the… Continue reading Energy price cap: Households face surprise rise in prices in new year

Soldier F, whose identity remains protected by a court order, faced serious allegations including the murder of James Wray, aged 22, and William McKinney, aged 26, along with five counts of attempted murder. The path to trial was prolonged, spanning six years and involving numerous preliminary hearings in addition to a judicial review. The Public… Continue reading Soldier F trial: Prosecution spent more than £350k on barrister fees

Recent official figures reveal that UK government borrowing in October exceeded expectations, although it decreased compared to the same month last year. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), borrowing—the gap between public expenditure and tax revenue—stood at £17.4 billion in October, down from £19.2 billion in October 2024. These statistics arrive just days… Continue reading Government borrowing for October higher than expected

At the home of Zak White, a prominent photograph of his older sister Simone is unmistakable. The collection of images captures moments of joy—graduations, holidays, and other significant milestones. Simone, who was passionate about traveling, embarked late last year on a journey she believed would be unforgettable. She set off for Laos, in southeast Asia,… Continue reading Laos methanol poisoning: Victim's brother pushes for answers

Almost 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns that the government risks breaking its manifesto pledges by pursuing plans to fund NHS infrastructure through private finance. The government has proposed combining public funds with private investment to construct new Neighbourhood Health Centres accessible to all communities. However, a privately circulated letter addressed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves,… Continue reading Funding NHS facilities with private finance a breach of manifesto, Labour MPs say

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) neglected to act on a whistleblower’s report about a £170 million diamond fraud nearly a year before the implicated company collapsed, according to an investigation by BBC Panorama. The funds invested were funneled into propping up Vashi Dominguez’s diamond retail business, known simply as “Vashi.” Following the company’s bankruptcy, a… Continue reading Serious Fraud Office decided not to look into diamond scam

Transform Stoke Schools Ltd (TSSL), the company responsible for managing the largest Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract for schools in England, is entering liquidation. This development raises serious concerns about the future of 88 schools in Stoke-on-Trent, as there is a risk that ongoing building projects and necessary repairs may remain incomplete. Over a 25-year… Continue reading Repairs left unfinished as firm behind huge schools PFI contract goes into liquidation

The Prime Minister has touched down in Johannesburg, South Africa, to participate in the annual G20 summit, which gathers leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies. Notably absent from this year’s meeting is former US President Donald Trump, who opted out due to controversial and widely debunked allegations regarding the persecution of white people in… Continue reading Starmer arrives in South Africa as G20 gathers without Trump

The United Kingdom has launched a significant new screening trial focused on prostate cancer, marking the largest study of its kind in many years. Invitations to participate are being sent out to men by their general practitioners as part of this extensive research initiative. Supported by a £42 million investment from Prostate Cancer UK alongside… Continue reading Prostate cancer screening trial to recruit thousands of men

The latest independent report on the UK government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has generated significant media attention, with many newspapers focusing on its harsh critique of the overall response. The inquiry, led by former judge Baroness Hallett, concludes that delays in the government’s actions resulted in an estimated 23,000 additional deaths during the pandemic’s… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Fatal cost' of 'toxic No.10' and 'Migration overhaul'