Category: UK News

French authorities have prohibited ten British individuals, described as “far-right activists,” from entering the country due to their involvement in efforts to prevent migrants from crossing the English Channel in small vessels. These individuals were reportedly members of a group named Raise the Colours, which engaged in activities along France’s northern coastline, including searching for… Continue reading France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity

Iain Jenkins, a former professional footballer who played at the highest levels of Scottish and international football, has revealed that his athletic career was devastated by a botched spinal operation performed by the disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel. Jenkins described the surgery, conducted in 1999 while he was captain of Dundee United, as a dangerous gamble,… Continue reading Ex-footballer claims rogue surgeon Eljamel ruined his career

Research by the BBC has found that around one-third of councils in England eligible to hold elections this May have requested postponements. The government had informed 63 local authorities last month that it would permit election delays if they raised “genuine concerns” regarding the feasibility of carrying out polls amid an ongoing reform of local… Continue reading Twenty councils in England ask for election delays

Families of those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing have expressed their inability to support the current draft of new legislation aimed at preventing concealment of information by public authorities. Recently, campaigners met with the Prime Minister in Parliament to advocate for the Hillsborough Law to be extended explicitly to cover individual… Continue reading Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill

For years, transport experts have advocated for focusing infrastructure investments in the north of England, lamenting the billions of pounds spent predominantly on projects in London, the southeast, and surrounding counties. The Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) initiative aims to change this imbalance, going beyond mere rail expansion to unlock the economic potential of the often-overlooked… Continue reading Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time

Members of Parliament have urged for clarity and rapid resolution regarding the halted Ajax armoured vehicles project to safeguard jobs in south Wales. This pause came after roughly 30 soldiers fell ill due to noise and vibration exposure during a training exercise last year, prompting multiple ongoing investigations into the vehicles. The Ajax vehicles, worth… Continue reading Certainty needed over Ajax Army vehicles, say Welsh MPs

Global tensions continue to dominate headlines, particularly with developments in the Middle East and Greenland. The Daily Mirror captures the mood with its bold headline, “World on the brink,” highlighting the evacuation of UK and US personnel from bases in the Middle East. This move precedes anticipated American military strikes on Iran, reflecting escalating regional… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'World on the brink' and Trump intent on 'conquering' Greenland

Authorities have initiated a murder inquiry after the death of a 43-year-old man in Coleraine, located in County Londonderry. The deceased has been identified by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) as Wayne Reid. Emergency services, including police and ambulance teams, responded to a property in Society Court following a report received at 11:30… Continue reading Coleraine: Murder investigation launched after death of man

Documents obtained by BBC Wales reveal that Welsh Labour outspent its competitors by a significant margin during the recent Caerphilly Senedd by-election campaign but still faced a historic defeat. Labour, led by First Minister Eluned Morgan in this contest, devoted nearly £98,447 to campaigning efforts in an attempt to maintain control of the seat—a position… Continue reading Labour outspent rivals on failed Caerphilly Senedd by-election bid

The results from the strike ballots conducted by two major teaching unions are expected soon, as members of the EIS and NASUWT have been voting on whether to initiate strike action amid a prolonged dispute regarding teachers’ workloads. The EIS, which is the largest teachers’ union in Scotland, will review the outcome on Thursday afternoon… Continue reading Teaching unions set to reveal strike ballot results