Category: UK News

An inquiry into the UK government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has concluded that the response in the first wave was significantly delayed, resulting in thousands of avoidable deaths. The report emphasizes that earlier voluntary measures such as social distancing and isolating symptomatic individuals, if implemented before 16 March 2020, might have prevented the need… Continue reading Covid inquiry: UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more deaths

Nicola Sturgeon has faced criticism for her approach to decision-making during the coronavirus pandemic, with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry noting that she often operated within a tight circle of advisers and ministers. While the inquiry acknowledged Sturgeon as a “serious and diligent leader,” it also highlighted that she frequently excluded other government ministers and advisers… Continue reading Sturgeon excluded ministers from Covid decisions, inquiry says

Greater Manchester’s leadership has revealed an ambitious £1 billion strategy encompassing 30 new initiatives designed to stimulate economic growth across the city region. Each of the area’s ten boroughs will benefit from three projects, with the initial phase anticipated to create nearly 3,000 new homes, provide 22,000 jobs, and develop two million square feet of… Continue reading Greater Manchester unveils £1bn economic growth plan

Kirsty Buchan, a former physics teacher from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, was struck off after students discovered her explicit OnlyFans profile. Following this revelation, she has now been fined more than £25,000 for failing to pay a substantial tax bill. According to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Buchan did not pay £38,902.37 in tax for the… Continue reading Teacher struck off for OnlyFans page fined £25,000 for unpaid tax bill

The public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic has judged the Welsh government’s initial handling of the crisis as “inadequate,” criticizing ministers in Cardiff for leaning too heavily on the UK government to direct the response. The report, which examines how all four UK governments responded to the pandemic, highlights that more than 12,000 people died… Continue reading Early Covid response in Wales 'inadequate', report finds

An independent investigation into the UK’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has finally been released. Baroness Hallett, the inquiry’s chair and a former judge, summed up the government’s response as “too little, too late.” The comprehensive report evaluates the timing and appropriateness of lockdowns and examines how breaches of rules by officials impacted public trust.… Continue reading Covid inquiry: Lockdown could have been avoided and other key findings

An official report from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has revealed significant challenges in the Northern Ireland Executive’s response to the pandemic, highlighting divisions and political conflicts that hampered effective decision-making. The inquiry’s second report criticized how meetings within Stormont’s power-sharing government were deeply fragmented along party lines and frequently affected by leaks, which contributed to… Continue reading Covid decision-making in NI was 'chaotic', says inquiry

Eurotunnel, the company responsible for operating the Channel Tunnel, has announced a suspension of its projects within the UK due to what it describes as “unsustainable” taxation levels, which have rendered any future investments unfeasible. The firm revealed that it had been notified about a planned 200% increase in its business rates starting next year.… Continue reading Channel Tunnel says UK investment 'non-viable' as it halts projects

The UK government has proposed significant changes to the pathway for migrants seeking permanent settlement. Under the new plans, individuals who are legally in the country could face an extended waiting period of up to 20 years before qualifying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). The current qualifying timeframe, which stands at five years for… Continue reading Some migrants to face 20-year wait for settled status

Icy weather is set to spread across more regions of the UK overnight, following snowfall and freezing conditions that already led to the closure of hundreds of schools and blocked roads in the worst-affected locations. The Met Office has placed several areas under yellow warnings for ice, including parts of north-east Scotland, western Wales, south-west… Continue reading Ice warnings spread across parts of UK gripped by cold snap