Category: UK News

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), is scheduled to receive his sentence on Thursday following his conviction for multiple child sex offenses, including rape. In June, a court found him guilty of 18 counts of sexual abuse involving two female victims who were minors at the time of the offenses.… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader due to be sentenced for child sex abuse convictions

Over a decade ago, the West Midlands earned the unfortunate label of being the gun crime capital of England and Wales. The region was plagued by numerous high-profile shootings, with frequent gunfights erupting between rival gangs. At that time, data showed the West Midlands Police area had the highest rate of firearms offences per capita… Continue reading Fall in West Midlands gun crime down to policing and community efforts

A recent undercover investigation by ITV News, which gathered footage over the course of a year, has exposed a series of racist, violent, and sexist remarks made by some councillors and candidates from Reform UK. In response to the broadcast, Reform UK emphasized that “there is no room for racism” within their party. The footage… Continue reading Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments

Sally Rooney, the acclaimed Irish author known for her novel *Normal People*, has announced that her books will no longer be distributed to booksellers in the UK. This decision stems from her ongoing support for Palestine Action, a group that the UK government has classified as a terrorist organisation. Despite the controversy, Rooney has confirmed… Continue reading Sally Rooney says her books will be removed from sale in UK over Palestine Action support

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street, as the Ukrainian leader seeks to strengthen the support of his European partners amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, now in its fifth year. The visit underscores the commitment of allies to Ukraine’s cause during this challenging period. During their meeting, Burnham… Continue reading Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters

In the early hours of a Thursday morning, the BBC joined an unmarked police car in east London as officers pursued vehicle thieves. A report of a stolen Ford Transit van quickly led to its recovery within 25 minutes, resulting in the arrest of a suspect. While the officers described the night as productive with… Continue reading One stolen every four minutes – inside the police battle against vehicle thieves

Over the past ten years, the number of vehicle thefts has increased by nearly 50%, but only 3% of these incidents resulted in a charge or summons last year, according to an analysis conducted by the BBC. This highlights a significant gap between the rising frequency of car thefts and the rate at which offenders… Continue reading Watch: BBC joins police on front line against car theft

A weather system derived from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias is forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and a surge of warm air to parts of the United Kingdom during the coming week. Although the centre of this low-pressure area and its most severe effects will remain well offshore, north-west Scotland is expected to… Continue reading Gales and heavy rain forecast for UK as Met Office wind warning issued

Dr Ursula Mason, who leads the Royal College of General Practitioners in Northern Ireland, highlighted the distress patients may feel when asked to switch their prescribed medications. She emphasized that this anxiety is especially prevalent among women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly when they have identified a specific formulation that suits them well. To… Continue reading Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products

Despite having been approved for use on the NHS in Scotland several years ago, weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy have been prescribed to fewer than 800 patients across the country, according to a BBC News investigation. Although private prescriptions for these drugs have increased dramatically, fewer than half of Scotland’s health boards… Continue reading Fewer than 800 Scots have received weight loss jabs on NHS, BBC finds