Category: UK News

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has expressed a clear lack of confidence in West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford following the controversial decision to ban Israeli football fans from attending a match against Aston Villa. Mahmood condemned the police leadership, citing a critical review by the policing watchdog that revealed serious flaws in the intelligence… Continue reading Home secretary has no confidence in West Midlands police chief

South East Water is currently under scrutiny as thousands of residents in Kent and Sussex continue to endure significant disruptions to their water supply. The initial problems began on Saturday and were attributed by the water company to the impact of Storm Goretti alongside a power failure at one of its pumping stations. Despite ongoing… Continue reading South East Water licence to be reviewed after supply chaos

West Midlands Police has come under intense scrutiny following revelations about the handling of intelligence that led to banning supporters of Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a match at Villa Park in November. An independent review highlighted multiple errors and misrepresentations made by senior officers, with the inspectorate citing “confirmation bias” —… Continue reading Why banning of Maccabi fans raises questions about police integrity

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has expressed the UK’s readiness to collaborate with European partners to intercept oil tankers evading sanctions, specifically those linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet. Speaking from a patrol vessel docked in Helsinki harbour, Cooper observed Finnish border agents demonstrate their methods of seizing Russian ships, including a helicopter rappel operation. She… Continue reading Yvette Cooper: UK to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet

A former history teacher is currently on trial, accused of indecently assaulting several teenage girls at a grammar school in south Belfast during the 1970s. Among those giving evidence was a woman who stated that she experienced terror throughout the abuse. The trial concerns William Lloyd-Lavery, aged 77, from Richmond Avenue in Lisburn, who faces… Continue reading William Lloyd-Lavery: Assault trial of former history teacher continues

The Chancellor has not ruled out the possibility of extending additional support to hospitality businesses burdened by rising business rates, beyond the assistance already pledged to pub owners. Last week, reports indicated that the Treasury was preparing to introduce further aid specifically targeting pubs, which—as part of the hospitality sector—are set to lose their Covid-era… Continue reading Reeves doesn't rule out more support for hospitality sector

John Alford, the actor known for his roles in “London’s Burning” and “Grange Hill,” has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison following convictions for sexually assaulting two teenage girls. The offenses occurred in April 2022 at a friend’s house in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, where Alford, whose real name is John Shannon, supplied… Continue reading Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teen girls

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has detained six individuals as part of an investigation into alleged bribery and fraud involving the former leadership of the social housing firm Home REIT, with suspected losses amounting to around £300 million. Early on Wednesday, SFO officers conducted raids at six different locations across the United Kingdom tied to… Continue reading Six arrested in £300m social housing fraud and bribery probe

A massive fire erupted early Wednesday morning at a factory near the intersection of Sunbeam Street and Upper Villiers Street in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton. Shortly after 7:30 a.m. GMT, the blaze began, with cylinders inside the building exploding due to the intense heat. In response, over 100 firefighters were deployed to the scene, supported by up… Continue reading 'Shut all windows' plea as huge Wolverhampton fire guts factory

Steve Wright, a convicted serial killer from Suffolk, is facing new charges in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl that occurred over 25 years ago. The victim, Victoria Hall, was found deceased five days after she was last seen following a night out in Felixstowe in September 1999. Wright, now 67 years old… Continue reading Serial killer Steve Wright charged with murder of Victoria Hall in Suffolk