Category: UK News

A recent public consultation revealed that there is minimal backing for the Department of Education’s (DE) proposal to eliminate AS-Levels from Northern Ireland’s A-Level system. The consultation, which drew input from thousands of students, teachers, and parents, highlighted a strong preference to maintain the current structure. Following the extensive feedback, the DE has stated it… Continue reading Lack of support to scrap AS-Levels, public consultation finds

Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who shot a teenage intruder at his remote farmhouse in 1999, left an estate valued at over £2.5 million to a close friend, according to his will. Martin passed away last February at the age of 80, and probate records disclose that he bequeathed his wealth and property to Jacqueline… Continue reading Norfolk farmer Tony Martin leaves £2.5m to 'loyal friend'

In 2026, the UK has experienced several forms of flooding affecting different regions. One common type is fluvial flooding, which occurs when rivers or streams overflow their banks, inundating adjacent land. Another frequently encountered flood type is pluvial flooding, brought on by heavy or sustained rainfall that overwhelms drainage infrastructure and causes surface water to… Continue reading Flooding may worsen before it improves as more rain forecast for UK

A local journalist was the subject of a disturbing incident at a town hall when a photo of him was attached to a punchbag, prompting an official inquiry. The picture showed reporter Joe McCann’s face displayed alongside the words “punch me,” an act that has sparked outrage and concerns over intimidation faced by journalists. The… Continue reading Journalist photo put on punchbag at Melksham Town Council

The family of Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams, who tragically died in his barracks just nine days after participating in the Queen’s funeral procession, has urged the Army to improve its care for soldiers. Jack, an 18-year-old member of the Household Cavalry from Bridgend, was discovered deceased at Hyde Park Barracks, London, on 28 September 2022. His… Continue reading Bridgend mum calls for change after Household Cavalry son's death

Former US President Donald Trump has strongly voiced his opposition to the UK’s plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the strategic Diego Garcia military base. Through a post on social media, Trump asserted that “this land should not be taken away from the UK” and described such a move as… Continue reading Chagos Islands: Do not give away Diego Garcia, Trump tells UK

NHS leaders have warned that a shortage of medical bone cement is expected to cause delays in joint surgeries for some patients. This situation has arisen because Heraeus Medical, the principal supplier of this critical material to the NHS, has suspended production at its key manufacturing site for a two-month period. The German company provides… Continue reading NHS joint surgery disrupted amid bone cement supply problems

Scotland’s top legal officer, Dorothy Bain, has said she is not contemplating resignation despite intense scrutiny from Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) over an email she sent to the first minister concerning allegations against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell. Bain informed John Swinney in January about accusations that Murrell was involved in embezzling… Continue reading Scotland's top law officer not considering position over Murrell memo

A letter handwritten by Queen Elizabeth II during her childhood is scheduled to be auctioned, with bids anticipated to reach as high as £4,000. The single-page note, which was addressed to the head housemaid at Royal Lodge in Windsor, features charming drawings of dogs, horses, and children. It also contains a tender inquiry about the… Continue reading Letter by young Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned in Kent

A recent Supreme Court decision is expected to result in substantially larger compensation payments for children harmed by medical negligence. Previously, damages awarded to affected children only covered loss of earnings based on the years they were projected to live. However, in a landmark ruling concerning a child who suffered a brain injury during birth,… Continue reading Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime lost earnings, court rules