Category: UK News

Rangers operating across the Highlands documented thousands of instances of outdoor toileting, a surge in unsafe fires, and a rise in fly-tipping throughout the last summer, as revealed in a recent report. The presence of syringes at various locations led to the provision of sharps disposal boxes to safely manage the disposal of these hazardous… Continue reading Abandoned tents and unsafe fires: What Highland rangers dealt with last summer

Nineteen-year-old Fatima Rashid has been meticulously tracking her job applications for the last three years, maintaining a spreadsheet which currently lists 205 applications without success. Since leaving school at 16, she has struggled to secure employment in Bradford, one of England’s most economically challenged cities. Fatima describes the process as a “nightmare,” noting that available… Continue reading Bradford job-seekers share struggle to find work

Multiple Royal Mail employees from various delivery offices have reported that letter deliveries are being repeatedly missed, with parcel deliveries taking precedence as staff face overwhelming workloads. According to these postal workers, some letters remain sitting at postal depots for several weeks. The union representing the workers describes the company as being “in crisis.” Many… Continue reading Royal Mail staff tell BBC letters sit undelivered as firm prioritises parcels

This excerpt outlines serious concerns about the conviction of Omar Benguit for a murder in Bournemouth, highlighting potential police misconduct and unreliable witness testimony. Key points include: – Retired detective Brian Murphy has called for an investigation into Dorset Police’s handling of the case, doubting the safety of Benguit’s conviction. – Benguit’s barrister claims police… Continue reading Police framed man for murder, new evidence suggests

Dame Antonia Romeo, widely regarded as the leading candidate for the role of cabinet secretary, was subject to an investigation stemming from a complaint during her tenure as the UK government’s consul-general in New York in 2017. The inquiry addressed three specific allegations related to her expense claims and behavior that was described as bullying.… Continue reading Cabinet Secretary front runner Antonia Romeo previously spoken to about management style

Alvaston Moor Academy, a secondary school located in Derby, has announced a significant update to its school uniform policy. Starting this September, incoming Year 7 students will no longer be required to wear the traditional combination of a shirt, blazer, and tie. Instead, they will adopt a new uniform consisting of a black all-weather jacket… Continue reading Why this school in Derby will ditch a shirt, tie and blazer from its uniform

The UK government is reportedly contemplating a substantial rise in defence expenditure, according to information obtained by the BBC. Officials at Downing Street are exploring the possibility of accelerating the timeline to achieve the current defence spending target, potentially incurring costs running into the billions. This review aims to address growing concerns over defence budgets… Continue reading UK government considering increase in defence spending

Recent headlines highlight significant developments involving Russia and its actions abroad, as well as pressing domestic issues in the UK. Following revelations about the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, the UK government has announced plans to drastically reduce funding dedicated to countering Russian operations within the country. This step comes alongside proposals for new… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Truth is antidote to Putin's poison' and 'Europe sabotage campaign'

In the coming weeks, the government is anticipated to present its plan for reforming the complex and vital system that supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England. This issue affects hundreds of thousands of families, and the SEND system regularly tops the concerns raised with MPs. Just last month, the prime… Continue reading Ministers want to reform SEND – but they are treading very carefully

The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has declared that no online platform will be exempt from responsibilities regarding children’s safety on the internet under forthcoming regulations. New measures are set to include powers that allow for swift legal updates to address emerging online behaviors and to safeguard children’s social media and online data, an initiative… Continue reading No free pass for internet platforms on child safety, Starmer says