Category: UK News

The conflict in Ukraine is now nearing its fifth year, marked by a halt in peace negotiations and a series of Russian assaults on critical energy infrastructure amid an especially harsh winter. Recent talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States ended without any clear progress, and uncertainty surrounds when these discussions might resume. During… Continue reading Can Scotland's Ukrainian refugees ever go home?

A rise in scabies cases has been reported, with many people describing their experience with the parasitic infestation as extremely difficult. Jane Grandon from Caerphilly recounted how scabies, caused by tiny mites that tunnel into the skin, had a significant negative effect on her life. After several misdiagnoses and time off work, she faced financial… Continue reading Mum's scabies 'nightmare' as cases of parasitic infestation rise

Sir Keir Starmer is undertaking a significant visit to Beijing, marking the first time a British prime minister has traveled to China since 2018. His itinerary includes a scheduled meeting with President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Accompanying him are around 60 leaders from British business and cultural sectors, representing major organizations such as HSBC, GSK,… Continue reading Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer flies to China for three-day visit

The government is proposing new regulations to increase transparency and improve standards within veterinary practices. Under these plans, vets would be required to publicly share prices for common treatments, enabling pet owners to compare costs and select the best value care for their animals. Additionally, veterinary clinics would need to obtain an official operating license,… Continue reading Vets may have to publish prices of common treatments in government plans

A tragic incident during live-fire training has claimed the life of a 25-year-old British Army officer, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney passed away on Sunday following the event at a military training facility in Northumberland. At the time, he held the role of a fire support… Continue reading British Army officer dies after incident during live fire training

A yellow rain and wind warning remains in place across Northern Ireland until midnight, with an ice warning also issued from 03:00 to 10:00 on Wednesday. **Incidents and Impact:** – At about 08:18 GMT on Tuesday, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service reported an incident in the Snowhill Road area involving a woman, whose injuries are… Continue reading Power being restored after disruption caused by Storm Chandra

A London court has heard allegations that a former Nigerian oil minister accepted bribes from industry representatives seeking government contracts, which included the use of high-value properties and an extravagant lifestyle in the United Kingdom. Diezani Alison-Madueke, aged 65, is accused of receiving substantial benefits such as a chauffeur-driven vehicle, private jet travel, and £100,000… Continue reading Ex-Nigeria oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke stands trial in UK on bribery charges

During a recent visit to Bradford, the Princess of Wales engaged with children at Family Action’s Children’s Trauma Therapy Service, a national charity that supports youngsters aged four to 18 and their families in recovering from trauma. As the charity’s patron, Catherine took part in a creative therapy session where she observed how play and… Continue reading Princess of Wales visits 'gold dust' Yorkshire community groups

Pornhub has declared that it will limit access to its website within the United Kingdom due to newly implemented, stricter age verification rules for adult content. Starting from 2 February, only users who have previously registered accounts on Pornhub will be able to view its material. The company attributes this decision to what it describes… Continue reading Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from February

An investigation has revealed that a newborn baby tragically died after hospital staff failed to wake his mother for essential monitoring before his birth. Sonny Taylor’s situation worsened due to a delayed emergency Caesarean section at Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital in Bangor, with his death occurring three days later from severe brain damage caused by a… Continue reading Newborn dies after failures in maternity care at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor