Category: UK News

A former Reform UK politician has compared her previous party’s reaction to criticism to the behavior of an abuser in a domestic abuse situation. Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, who recently joined Plaid Cymru after leaving Reform UK last month, expressed that she was unsurprised by allegations of sexism and misogyny within Reform UK, stating that she had… Continue reading Ex-Reform politician likens party's response to criticism to an abuser

Gardaí have charged two individuals in connection with a deadly arson incident in Waterford that resulted in the deaths of four family members. The victims included Kim English, Philip English, and their two children, Jayden, aged nine, and Callum, aged twelve. The fire occurred at their residence on Birch Avenue on Tuesday. In addition to… Continue reading Waterford: Two people charged following arson attack deaths

The husband of a woman currently held by Egyptian authorities has appealed for the involvement of Prime Minister Andy Burnham in securing her release. Eman el-Shazly, who lives in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, was detained two months ago at her mother’s home in Cairo. Her arrest is reportedly connected to the online activism of her sister.… Continue reading Man calls for PM Andy Burnham to intervene after wife detained in Egypt

Additional staff members have been dismissed by an NHS trust after they were found to have improperly accessed the medical records of victims from the Nottingham attacks. On 13 June 2023, Nottingham students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, along with grandfather Ian Coates, were fatally stabbed by Valdo Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid… Continue reading More NHS staff sacked over Nottingham attacks victims' records

A former national security adviser has urged the government to enhance protections of critical infrastructure against what he describes as “hybrid attacks” originating from Russia. Lord Ricketts emphasized the need for increased funding in the defence sector and called for strengthened resilience across essential systems such as energy, transportation, and air traffic control. Highlighting the… Continue reading UK must protect against Russian 'hybrid attacks', ex-national security adviser says

A vehicle recovery driver has faced sentencing after an incident involving a Range Rover that rolled down a hill, resulting in serious injuries to a passerby who attempted to assist. Sean Baker, employed by GRS Recovery Bournemouth, received a 14-week prison sentence suspended for one year at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday. The event occurred… Continue reading Bournemouth recovery driver sentenced after runaway car crush

The BBC has announced that the long-standing home renovation series DIY SOS will take a break in 2027 due to the broadcaster’s ongoing financial savings efforts. Rather than continuing with new episodes, the show will be temporarily “rested” and replaced by a spin-off program that showcases highlights from previous series. This move comes amid reports,… Continue reading DIY SOS to be 'rested' next year to save money, BBC says

Authorities are currently reviewing a social media message posted by Sarah Helm, the spouse of Jonathan Powell, the national security adviser to the government. Helm’s post referenced Palestine Action, an organisation designated as a terrorist group by the Home Office. On the platform X, she wrote, “God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine… Continue reading Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife

On Friday afternoon at 16:17, a Piper Tomahawk II aircraft departed from Glasgow Airport. Approximately 20 minutes later, at 16:37, the plane ceased all transmissions while located a few miles northeast of Drymen in the Stirling area. Prior to this final leg, the aircraft had begun its day with a takeoff from Cumbernauld Airport at… Continue reading Boy and man die in light air craft crash near Loch Lomond

During Sir Keir’s tenure as prime minister, a series of arson attacks began on 8 May 2025. The initial incident involved a car he once owned, which was set ablaze on a street in Kentish Town where he had previously lived. This event marked the start of multiple fire-related assaults connected to locations associated with… Continue reading Man jailed for Starmer-linked arson attacks deported, Home Office says