Category: UK News

The upcoming government announcement on devolution, set for release next week, is expected to grant mayors a portion of income tax revenues, empowering them to invest directly in their cities. This move signifies a shift towards giving local leaders greater control over financial resources to address urban issues more effectively. In a separate report, the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham's big spree' and Streeting 'bid to win back Trump'

The full Moon that occurs in July, commonly referred to as the Buck Moon, is set to illuminate the night skies over the UK in the upcoming week. This event marks the second full Moon out of three scheduled for this summer season, reaching its peak fullness at 15:36 BST on 29 July. While the… Continue reading July full Moon: How and when to see the 2026 Buck Moon

Since the enactment of new legislation aimed at strengthening renters’ rights, searches for rental properties permitting pets have dramatically decreased. Data from Rightmove reveals that in May and June, searches specifying pet-friendly rentals dropped by over half compared to the previous year. This shift follows the Renters’ Rights Act changes in England, which prevent landlords… Continue reading Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change

Earlier this year, Samantha Niblett, the Labour MP representing South Derbyshire, initiated a campaign called Yes Sex Please, We’re British! This initiative quickly attracted both humor and criticism, earning Niblett a new nickname related to her bold advocacy. She notes that while in the past being called the “sex MP” might have carried negative connotations,… Continue reading People call me the sex MP but we need to be educating

Meilir Rowlands, a 21-year-old from Landwrog in Gwynedd, experienced a drastic and painful change in his life after ceasing the use of topical steroid cream prescribed for his eczema. Having used these creams intermittently since infancy to manage his condition, Meilir decided to stop their application around three years ago. This decision led to a… Continue reading Topical steroid cream withdrawal left man with eczema 'bedridden'

A source close to the prime minister highlighted his willingness to confront longstanding, complex problems that many believed were unsolvable. “He has the courage to fix the most difficult issues that have been ignored for years and seen as impossible to resolve. He doesn’t accept that they are. They can’t be ignored any longer,” the… Continue reading Andy Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

Authorities have charged a man in connection with an explosive device found inside a car in the Republic of Ireland. The discovery occurred after a vehicle was stopped on the N2 road near Carrickmacross during an operation focused on suspected dissident republican activities. The individual, who is in his 40s, is scheduled to make an… Continue reading County Monaghan: Man charged over intercepted bomb in car

Police Scotland reported that a significant number of arrests were made following disturbances involving a large group who left Glasgow Green and subsequently caused further unrest in the city centre. According to a statement released on Saturday evening, several containment measures were enforced, including one on Oswald Street, to manage the situation. The offences attributed… Continue reading Police make 15 arrests at Glasgow protest

Police are currently investigating payments made to Reform UK by a company owned and controlled by the party’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, according to information obtained by BBC News. The company, Britain Means Business, contributed two donations of £250,000 each to the party shortly before the 2024 general election, during the period when Tice was… Continue reading Police investigate donations by Richard Tice company to Reform UK

Residents in the Cairngorms have voiced strong dissatisfaction with how a wildfire that has been raging for ten days was managed. Evacuations began late on Friday night after a shift in weather conditions raised concerns that the fire might advance toward the village of Nethy Bridge. It was only then that authorities declared a major… Continue reading Cairngorm residents say wildfire response 'too slow'