Category: UK News

A Belgian university has suspended a postdoctoral researcher following accusations he made against the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday regarding plagiarism. Nathan Cofnas, who identifies as a “race realist,” had been critical of Arday’s academic work, which sparked a prolonged controversy before Arday’s death on August 14. Cofnas revealed that he is currently being investigated… Continue reading Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university

The recurring issue of students in England repeatedly failing and retaking their GCSEs in maths and English has been described as “simply not working” by a prominent education union. According to the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), a considerable number of pupils fail to achieve a pass in these key subjects, and a… Continue reading 'Relentless' GCSE resit cycle 'simply not working', union says

A 49-year-old man named Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, residing on St James Road in Higher Broughton, Salford, has been formally charged in relation to the synagogue attack in Manchester that resulted in the deaths of two men. Counter-terrorism police have charged Hakim with failing to disclose information about terrorist activity, a charge directly linked to… Continue reading Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack

On the day of the Scottish Parliament election on May 7, Malcolm Offord, who leads Reform UK in Scotland, received a prostate cancer diagnosis. Since then, he has undergone surgery to remove his prostate and is now reportedly “clear” and eager to move forward. During a conversation with comedian Matt Forde at the Edinburgh Festival… Continue reading Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord reveals cancer diagnosis

Reform UK has proposed that taxpayers should help fund a portion of wages for young apprentices as part of its broader ambition to spark a “skills revolution.” The party revealed plans to introduce an “apprenticeship wage credit,” which would provide small and medium-sized enterprises a 30% rebate on the wages paid to apprentices aged between… Continue reading Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

A man who fabricated a story about being a special forces soldier turned multimillionaire cancer patient has been handed a prison sentence of over three years. Joseph Gibson, aged 35, deceived four individuals out of nearly £68,000, including two people he encountered through the dating app Tinder. He even convinced one of his victims that… Continue reading Tinder conman from Denbighshire jailed for taking £68,000 from victims

John Swinney has come under scrutiny for spending more than £45,000 of public money on business-class flights for himself and two senior aides traveling to the World Cup. The first minister’s trip began with a flight to Boston on June 11 to attend Scotland’s opening match, followed by participation in trade discussions in Kentucky three… Continue reading John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup

The Prime Minister has described the security arrangements for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their upcoming visit to the UK as a “private matter.” This statement comes as Prince Harry and Meghan plan to move from the United States to a private residence located outside London later this month, according to earlier reports… Continue reading Watch: What will happen to Harry and Meghan's security?

Prince Archie, aged seven, and Princess Lilibet, who is five, are set to begin attending a school in the United Kingdom this coming September. This decision marks a return to the British education system for the Sussex couple’s children. King Charles was informed about this upcoming change on Sunday. Despite this development, there are no… Continue reading Prince Harry and Meghan's UK security a private matter, Burnham says

Stormont’s health committee is scheduled to meet later with officials from the department, including the permanent secretary, following a request by Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan, who chairs the committee. McGuigan emphasized that the incoming health minister, Butler, is assuming office during a “critical time” for health and social care. He stressed that the immediate… Continue reading Stormont: Robbie Butler to be new health minister