Category: UK News

Hilary Benn’s departure from government has come as somewhat unexpected, especially considering he had recently begun negotiations with Stormont parties and treasury officials aimed at securing a multi-year budget agreement after months of deadlock. The responsibility of concluding these discussions now falls to his successor. Shortly after the 2024 general election results, Benn made his… Continue reading Hilary Benn leaves NI job with no own goals but much unfinished business

Jo Stevens has announced her departure from the position of Secretary of State for Wales as Andy Burnham prepares to reveal his team for the prime ministerial role. The Cardiff East MP shared the news via X, expressing pride in her contributions during her time in government. Throughout her tenure, Stevens encountered criticism from certain… Continue reading Welsh secretary Jo Stevens to leave job under Andy Burnham

The woman convicted of killing her stepdaughter, Sara Sharif, has requested that the inquest into the young girl’s death be conducted before a jury. Beinash Batool, together with Sara’s father, Urfan Sharif, was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2024 following the discovery of the 10-year-old’s body at their home in Woking. Sara had endured a… Continue reading Sara Sharif killer wants inquest with jury in Surrey

Kevin Keegan, the former England captain and manager, has passed away at the age of 75. His family confirmed his death occurred just seven weeks after he disclosed his diagnosis with stage four cancer, the most advanced form of the illness indicating it had spread beyond its original site. Keegan’s family revealed he was surrounded… Continue reading Kevin Keegan: Liverpool legend and former Newcastle United and England manager dies aged 75

A 16-year-old student was acquitted of attempted murder charges after stabbing his history teacher in the head with a kitchen knife at Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Pembrokeshire. The incident occurred on February 5, when the boy approached Vicki Williams in her empty classroom seeking assistance with his history assignment. Following this, he drew a… Continue reading Milford Haven pupil, 16, not guilty of trying to murder teacher

In a letter addressed to Members of Parliament in June, Ofcom announced that it would review the results of Channel 4’s welfare assessment related to the show, pledging to urgently evaluate whether additional measures are necessary. This statement followed the regulator’s earlier description of the claims revealed by Panorama as “shocking and deeply disturbing.” The… Continue reading Ofcom opens investigation into Married at First Sight UK

A hosepipe ban has been extended to affect 2.4 million residents in parts of southern England following unprecedented high temperatures. The expanded restrictions imposed by South East Water now cover regions in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire, adding around 1.5 million customers to the list. Meanwhile, a similar ban has been active in some areas… Continue reading Hosepipe ban extended to Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire

In the Glenariffe area near Ballymena, a fatal single-vehicle accident has resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The victims, identified as a 41-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, were declared deceased at the scene of the crash. The police were alerted to the incident shortly before 9:10 p.m. BST on Saturday, following reports of… Continue reading Glenariffe Road: Two dead after single-vehicle collision

The government has been informed that the prisons minister, Lord James Timpson, has resigned from his position. Appointed to the role in July 2024, Lord Timpson transitioned from his previous role as CEO of the Timpson Group, a company known for key cutting and shoe repair services, which notably employs many former prisoners. When Lord… Continue reading Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government

Jade Belgrove, a woman from Coventry, believed her pursuit of justice had come to an end when Simon Tyler was sentenced to nine years in prison in 2024 for raping her as a teenager. After enduring abuse as a 14-year-old and waiting ten years to report it, Belgrove felt a measure of closure. However, she… Continue reading Coventry woman 'petrified' child rapist could be released early