Category: UK News

A year prior to his formal identification by police, suspicions arose that Jeffrey Donaldson might be secretly involved in child abuse, according to claims revealed in a BBC investigation. The suspicion originated from a police detective and a child safeguarding expert who recognized Donaldson as a potential abuser after speaking with a victim, identified as… Continue reading PSNI 'had intelligence' on Donaldson abuse before victim named him

King Charles has made a historic disclosure by announcing his £12.9 million tax payment, a declaration that is far from typical in nature. This announcement coincides with the Royal Household’s publication of its annual financial report, offering insights into the King’s distinctive tax arrangements. The report sheds light on various aspects of his taxation, although… Continue reading Three unusual things about the King's tax bill

Pollard emphasized that the current Labour government is actively strengthening the military by expanding strategic reserves and enhancing cooperation opportunities between reservists and regular service members. Meanwhile, the Conservative Party has committed to increasing the number of reservists by recruiting around 18,000 new personnel, aiming to reach a total strength of 50,000 reservists. As of… Continue reading Tories offer tax incentive as part of 50,000-reservist pledge

British specialist search and rescue teams have been deployed to Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday, resulting in nearly 1,000 fatalities. A Royal Air Force aircraft carrying 68 personnel, along with specialized equipment such as sniffer dogs and drones, departed from Brize Norton airbase on Friday evening to participate in… Continue reading UK search team joins Venezuela earthquake rescue effort

The UK has experienced its hottest June day for the third consecutive day, as temperatures soared to 37.3°C in Suffolk, according to the Met Office. This new milestone surpassed a 50-year-old record by more than one degree, underscoring the severity of the heatwave affecting the country this week. The intense heat has led to widespread… Continue reading Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C

During the early hours of Friday, thunderstorms accompanied by vivid lightning strikes illuminated the night sky across various parts of the UK, a phenomenon sparked by the intense heat experienced earlier. Social media users captured spectacular flashes lighting up iconic sites including Edinburgh Castle, as well as cities like Bristol and Manchester. Additionally, regions in… Continue reading Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK

David Miliband, the former Foreign Secretary, expressed optimism regarding Andy Burnham’s chances of becoming the next prime minister. Speaking at a think tank gathering in London, Miliband highlighted Burnham’s appealing qualities, noting his “openness and energy” as key strengths that make him a strong candidate to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime… Continue reading David Miliband 'optimistic' about a potential Burnham government

Among the numerous figures disclosed about royal finances, one number stands out for its significance. The Sovereign Grant for the upcoming year has been set at £99.9 million. This sum represents the public funding allocated to cover the monarchy’s operational costs, including expenses such as travel, staff salaries, and upkeep of royal residences. Notably, the… Continue reading How transparent are the royals being about money?

Campaigners against child sexual abuse have voiced strong disapproval over former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards’ decision to start a blog, describing it as both inappropriate and disrespectful. Edwards, who faced widespread condemnation after admitting in 2024 to accessing 41 illegal images of children—including seven of the most serious kind—received a six-month suspended sentence along… Continue reading Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards' blog shows 'staggering lack of awareness'

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, a 21-year-old man from Rochdale, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison following an incident at Manchester Airport in July 2024. Amaaz was convicted at Liverpool Crown Court for assaulting two female police officers—PC Lydia Ward and PC Ellie Cook—as well as a Starbucks customer during an altercation.… Continue reading Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed