Category: UK News

Close to fifty Labour Members of Parliament have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider the upcoming rise in business rates specifically affecting music venues. A letter, reviewed by the BBC, highlights that the scheduled revaluation of business rates set to take effect in April could see these venues facing increased bills ranging from 45% up… Continue reading Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues

Valve Corporation is set to face a legal challenge in the United Kingdom involving a claim for £656 million related to pricing on its global digital storefront, Steam. This development follows a tribunal’s decision allowing the lawsuit to move forward. The accusation centers on Valve’s alleged use of its dominant position in the market to… Continue reading UK legal action against Valve over Steam prices gets go ahead

The bedroom of 16-year-old Jaidyn Rice remains untouched since the evening of July 8, 2025, when she left her home in Bangor for a brief walk to a friend’s house but never returned. Tragically, Jaidyn was killed after being struck by a car that same night. In a separate incident on that evening, 12-year-old Lucas… Continue reading Northern Ireland road safety: The families left behind when the worst happens

In the northwest London area of South Ruislip, the community is grappling with the loss of two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. The two men were involved in a fatal road accident near Lagos, Nigeria, on 29 December, when the vehicle they were traveling in alongside heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and another passenger… Continue reading Friends remember pair killed in Anthony Joshua crash

After more than 25 years with the BBC, weather presenter Carol Kirkwood announced her departure from the corporation, becoming visibly emotional as she shared the news. At 63 years old, Kirkwood embraced BBC Breakfast hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent while expressing how difficult the decision was, especially because of her deep affection for her… Continue reading Carol Kirkwood: BBC Breakfast weather presenter to leave after 25 years

Storm Chandra is currently impacting southern Scotland with severe weather conditions, prompting warnings for wind, rain, and snow. The storm is expected to bring flooding and considerable travel disruptions, especially across higher elevations where heavy snow is anticipated. This marks the third significant storm to affect the UK this month, following on from storms Goretti… Continue reading Warnings as Storm Chandra brings snow, rain and strong winds to parts of Scotland

Storm Chandra is bringing widespread heavy rainfall and strong winds across the UK, causing flooding and disruptions to travel. Significant road closures have been reported in the south-west of England, where several rail services are also affected. Multiple weather warnings have been issued, including an amber alert for rain in this region. In Scotland and… Continue reading Storm Chandra brings flooding and travel disruption with rain and wind warnings across UK

Shelley Cowlin, an 89-year-old woman who lost her home earlier this year due to coastal erosion in Thorpeness, Suffolk, has issued a firm warning to visitors drawn to the area. After her house, where she had lived for 48 years, was demolished in January, she expressed her distress over tourists who come to observe the… Continue reading Erosion victim urges 'gloaters' not to visit Thorpeness, Suffolk

In early 2020, Ruth took the difficult step of reporting to the police that she had been raped by her then-partner, a serving police officer, seven months after their relationship ended. What she did not anticipate was that, instead of her ex-partner being charged, she herself would be accused of fabricating the allegation. Ruth, whose… Continue reading I accused a police officer of rape, but I ended up on trial

Approximately fifty Labour MPs have expressed opposition to the party’s decision to prevent Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham from contesting an upcoming parliamentary by-election, according to BBC News. These MPs have collectively written to Sir Keir Starmer, warning that this move could provide Reform UK with an advantage. Polling data suggests that Burnham might represent… Continue reading Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Andy Burnham decision