Category: UK News

An asylum seeker has received a life sentence after being convicted of murdering a hotel worker in 2024. Deng Majek fatally attacked 27-year-old Rhiannon Whyte at Bescot Stadium railway station in Walsall, stabbing her 23 times with a screwdriver during a rapid, violent assault. Following the incident, Majek was filmed on CCTV exhibiting calm and… Continue reading Asylum seeker jailed for 29 years for Rhiannon Whyte murder

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has responded to recent criticism regarding free speech within her party, addressing concerns raised after James Evans, a former senior Welsh Tory, was expelled for engaging with the Reform party. Evans, who also lost his position as shadow health secretary, voiced disappointment over what he described as the party’s unwillingness to… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch denies sacked Tory's claim party blocks free speech

The company known for producing the baby shoes worn by Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis is facing the possibility of closure, according to its owner. Paul Bolton, who oversees the Leicester-based factory responsible for manufacturing Early Days and Baypod shoes, revealed that the business is struggling due to declining customer demand coupled with… Continue reading Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns of closure risk

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who introduced the assisted dying legislation to Parliament, has urged the government to take responsibility for pushing the bill through. With concerns rising that the legislation may not pass in time, Leadbeater emphasized that the government should honor the decisions made by democratically-elected Members of Parliament. She highlighted the need for… Continue reading Government has duty to help pass assisted dying bill, says Kim Leadbeater

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that China has removed “all restrictions” previously imposed on six sitting members of the UK Parliament following discussions with President Xi Jinping. This development came after Sir Keir’s recent visit to China, the first by a British prime minister since 2018, in an effort to improve diplomatic relations… Continue reading China has lifted sanctions on six British MPs and peers, Starmer says

A significant fire in north London has caused extensive disruption to train services on the West Coast Main Line between Euston station and Watford Junction. The blaze, which erupted around 09:30 GMT at a commercial property on Regent’s Park Road in Chalk Farm, has required the deployment of approximately 70 firefighters, according to the London… Continue reading Chalk Farm fire disrupts Euston station railway services

Love Island presenter Maya Jama and Manchester City defender Ruben Dias have reportedly been left heartbroken after their home in Cheshire was burgled on the evening of Wednesday, January 28. The incident occurred while Jama, aged 31, was shooting episodes of Love Island in South Africa, and Dias, 28, was attending Manchester City’s Champions League… Continue reading Maya Jama and Ruben Dias' Cheshire home targeted by burglars

A 12-year-old boy, Vivaan Sharma, has recounted his experience with limb reconstruction surgeon Yaser Jabbar, whom he saw when he was just six years old. Vivaan reflected on the lasting impact of the treatment, stating, “We saw some mistakes on my leg and we realised something happened wrong.” An investigation conducted by Great Ormond Street… Continue reading 12-year-old patient harmed by GOSH surgeon talks about his ordeal

The mother of a teenage girl who lost her life in a devastating explosion at a service station has urged the Irish government to engage directly with the families affected in meaningful discussions about launching a public inquiry into the incident. Donna Harper’s daughter, Leona, aged 14, was among the ten victims killed in the… Continue reading Creeslough: Mum of girl killed in blast asks for direct talks

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