Category: UK News

A professor at the University of Cambridge, Jason Arday, has stepped down from his position immediately amid accusations of plagiarism. Arday stated that stepping away was necessary to bring closure to the ongoing controversy. The university initiated an investigation after receiving new information concerning his academic qualifications and honorary titles. The controversy escalated when Nathan… Continue reading Jason Arday: Cambridge professor in plagiarism row quits

Over 120 members of Parliament and peers have come together to urge the chancellor to undertake an immediate review of the student loan repayment system. This call was made through an open letter organized by the campaign group Rethink Repayment, which highlights that the existing framework imposes an “unsustainable burden on the next generation of… Continue reading Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told

A tragic drowning occurred during a day trip when Ashamekh Bortata, a 17-year-old student from Liverpool, got into trouble while swimming with friends in a lake. The inquest revealed that Ashamekh, described as “bright and funny,” lost his life after entering the water near Chirk Castle, close to Wrexham. Ashamekh and six friends had originally… Continue reading Liverpool student, 17, drowns in Chirk lake swim with friends

A warning has been issued following a serious injury caused by hot sand on a beach after the use of a disposable barbecue. Sam Knight, aged 27, experienced third-degree burns after stepping on sand heated by a recently used barbecue at Cefn Sidan Beach in Carmarthenshire. Despite having extinguished the barbecue and moving it aside,… Continue reading Carmarthenshire man gets third-degree burns after using disposable beach BBQ

A controversial candidate with a neo-Nazi past, Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who was chosen by the Conservative Party to stand in a local council election next year, has withdrawn his candidacy following widespread criticism. Bonehill-Paine was previously convicted for racially harassing Jewish former Labour MP Luciana Berger in 2016, while he was already serving a prison sentence… Continue reading Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate

Here is a summary of key candidates from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party and their election histories: — ### Howling Laud Hope – **Real name:** Alan Hope – **Elections contested:** 37 parliamentary elections since 1983 – **Notable contests:** Challenged David Cameron in 2010 and Theresa May in 2017 – **Best result:** 2011 Leicester South… Continue reading The serial candidates standing against Farage in Clacton

A committee in the House of Lords has called for pet flea treatments to be withdrawn from general sale, following concerns about their environmental consequences. These spot-on products, which are commonly used to prevent parasites on cats and dogs, are widely accessible to pet owners through supermarkets and online retailers. However, the committee warned that… Continue reading Restrict sale of pet flea treatments, government urged

Joe Marler, the former rugby player, is set to make history as the first celebrity Gladiator on the BBC’s renowned entertainment programme. At 36 years old, Marler, who previously appeared on the initial season of Celebrity Traitors, will take on the Gladiators arena under the name Mauler when the show returns for its fourth series… Continue reading Joe Marler: Traitors star to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator

A woman aged 47 has been taken into custody following an incident where four men were stabbed in Covent Garden, central London, according to the Metropolitan Police. The victims, whose ages range from 34 to 52, were rushed to hospital after emergency services received reports of the attack on Endell Street at approximately 12:30 BST.… Continue reading Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a key step to reducing the cost of living in the UK. This statement was made ahead of his upcoming discussions with US Senator Marco Rubio. Miliband is currently in Washington for his first official bilateral meeting with Rubio, where… Continue reading Miliband says re-opening Strait of Hormuz 'essential' as he meets Rubio