Category: UK News

A former nun who committed abuse against vulnerable children in Scotland has been sentenced to fifteen months in prison. Carol Buirds, aged 75, was convicted for inflicting unnecessary suffering and injury on children in homes governed by the Catholic Sisters of Nazareth order between 1972 and 1981. Alongside her, another ex-nun, 78-year-old Eileen McElhinney, received… Continue reading Nun jailed for abuse at Nazareth House children's home

Dr Susan Gilby, the former chief executive of the Countess of Chester NHS Trust, has been awarded £1.4 million in damages after successfully suing the NHS for unfair dismissal. The legal dispute arose following her suspension in December 2022. Despite offers to settle and avoid court proceedings, the trust proceeded with litigation, resulting in costs… Continue reading Former Countess of Chester NHS Trust chief executive awarded £1.4m over unfair dismissal

A group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators briefly occupied the reception area of the BBC Scotland headquarters located in Glasgow. The protest took place inside the Pacific Quay building by the River Clyde, where approximately ten activists carried flags and banners, chanting slogans related to the ongoing situation in Gaza. The protesters targeted the media outlet, accusing… Continue reading Pro-Palestine protesters get inside BBC Scotland building

TikTok personality Harrison Sullivan, known online as HSTikkyTokky, will not be required to cover the full expense of a private jet that was used to return him to the UK from Spain after evading court proceedings for nearly a year. A judge made this decision following Sullivan’s involvement in a crash in Surrey earlier this… Continue reading TikTok star HSTikkyTokky will not repay full extradition costs

Lord Malcolm Offord, formerly a Conservative minister, has been appointed as the inaugural Scottish leader of Reform UK. This announcement was made by party head Nigel Farage during an event held in Fife. As the leader, Lord Offord will spearhead Reform UK’s campaign for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election in May, with ambitions to make… Continue reading Nigel Farage names Lord Malcolm Offord as Reform UK's Scottish leader

A number of homeowners are facing significant difficulties following incomplete and poorly executed energy efficiency improvements by Consumer Energy Solutions (CES), a green energy firm that recently went into administration. Among those affected is Jane Wallbank, a mother from Penrhiwceibr, Rhondda Cynon Taf, who experienced flooding in her home due to insulation work carried out… Continue reading Customers of failed green energy company CES reveal 'botched' work 'nightmare'

A recent analysis conducted by the BBC reveals that one in every ten patients visiting major Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments in England during the past year experienced waits exceeding 12 hours. In total, approximately 1.75 million individuals faced delays this lengthy in 2025, marking only a slight improvement compared to 2024. This troubling situation… Continue reading One in 10 A&E patients waited over 12 hours in 2025

Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood has expressed openness to making CCTV installation compulsory within newly proposed national taxi regulations. This follows a government review of taxi licensing across England, prompted by Baroness Casey’s investigation into grooming gangs. Her report highlighted how offenders had exploited taxi services nationwide and called for stricter licensing requirements. Currently, taxi operators… Continue reading Minister open to mandatory CCTV in taxis to tackle grooming gangs

Ofwat has initiated a formal investigation into South East Water (SEW) following multiple water supply disruptions affecting areas in Kent and Sussex. At the peak of the crisis, approximately 30,000 individuals were left without water, and about 10,000 homes still lacked service as the situation unfolded. The regulator’s inquiry will assess whether SEW has met… Continue reading Ofwat investigation opened into Kent and Sussex water issues

The UK economy expanded by 0.3% in November, exceeding expectations thanks to a revival in car manufacturing and an upswing in the services sector. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this growth was primarily fueled by industrial production gains, notably as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) resumed operations following a cyber-attack that had halted… Continue reading UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts