Category: UK News

A horse trainer involved in the Grand National is currently on trial at Cardiff Crown Court after allegedly assaulting an elderly man with a hockey stick, mistakenly believing the man was poaching on his property. Richard Evan Rhys Williams, who goes by Evan Williams and is 54 years old, faces charges related to causing grievous… Continue reading Grand National trainer Evan Williams beat pensioner with hockey stick, Cardiff court told

A public inquiry has revealed testimony from the former flatmate of Valdo Calocane, the individual responsible for the Nottingham attacks on 13 June 2023. The witness, known only as Sebastian, recounted how he left their shared flat due to fear following a troubling encounter where Calocane forcibly held him against a wall. On that day,… Continue reading Triple Nottingham killer's ex-housemate 'left flat out of fear'

The Scottish government has revealed plans to directly award contracts to the publicly owned Ferguson Marine shipyard for the construction of four new vessels. These contracts include building two small ferries alongside a marine research vessel and a marine protection ship, according to announcements made in the Scottish Parliament. However, these decisions remain conditional upon… Continue reading Ferguson shipyard to be given contracts to build four vessels

Unions have voiced their strong disapproval regarding the manner in which hundreds of Brewdog employees were informed of their job losses—through a brief 15-minute conference call. The Aberdeenshire-originated independent brewery and pub chain entered administration and was subsequently partly acquired by Tilray, a beverage and cannabis company, for £33 million on Monday. Despite this sale,… Continue reading The 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundant

The Scottish government’s agency responsible for ferries and ports is set to take Ardrossan Harbour into public ownership, with the deal expected to be finalized this month, according to the transport secretary. Fiona Hyslop confirmed that negotiations between Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), which is wholly government-owned, and Peel Ports, the current harbour owner, have… Continue reading Deal agreed to take Ardrossan harbour into public ownership

Award-winning rapper Ghetts, whose birth name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following a tragic hit-and-run incident in northeast London. The 41-year-old was convicted at the Old Bailey after admitting to causing the death of 20-year-old university student Yubin Tamang through dangerous driving. The fatal collision occurred in the early… Continue reading Rapper Ghetts jailed over fatal London hit-and-run

The UK government is currently contemplating the deployment of a Royal Navy warship to the Mediterranean to bolster security around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. This consideration follows recent criticisms from the Cypriot government over perceived deficiencies in air defence amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The warship under review for this task is HMS… Continue reading UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus

British nationals currently trapped in the Middle East have expressed frustration to the BBC over the lack of clear communication regarding available travel options amid ongoing missile attacks linked to Iran’s retaliatory strikes. Since Saturday, air traffic across the region has been heavily affected, with thousands of flights cancelled due to escalating tensions following a… Continue reading We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is scheduled to present the Spring Statement on Tuesday, providing an update on the UK’s economic outlook and government plans. This announcement will be accompanied by the publication of updated figures on growth, inflation, unemployment, government spending, and tax revenue projections for the coming years. Notably, these forecasts will exclude potential effects… Continue reading What time is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

The 2014 Scottish independence referendum was a pivotal event that elicited contrasting emotions among supporters of both sides. For those favoring Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom, the result brought joy, while advocates for Scottish independence faced disappointment. In the early hours of September 19, 2014, the announcement from Glenrothes confirmed the victory of… Continue reading Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland