Category: UK News

David Lammy has revealed that Donald Trump reconsidered his aggressive stance on Greenland after the United Kingdom firmly defended the island’s sovereignty. Speaking to the BBC’s Nick Robinson on the program *Political Thinking*, Lammy explained that the US president “responded to our concerns” by stepping back from threats involving military intervention or economic sanctions aimed… Continue reading UK concerns made Trump back down on Greenland, says David Lammy

Delroy Lindo, the British actor, revealed that he was resting in bed when his son called to inform him of his first-ever Oscar nomination. At 73 years old and originally from London, Lindo shared with the BBC’s Colin Patterson that he never lost faith in eventually receiving an Academy Award nod. This year, Lindo was… Continue reading Delroy Lindo was in bed when he found out he had received his first Oscar nomination

The BBC has issued an apology to Jack Murley, a former radio presenter, following an internal inquiry that uncovered a failure to adequately address homophobic abuse he experienced while working at the corporation. Murley reported being subjected to offensive name-calling, including being referred to as “fairy boy” by some colleagues, and recalled being advised by… Continue reading BBC apologises to sacked ex-presenter over homophobic abuse

Plans for the national memorial dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth II have been progressing, with recent announcements revealing that the main statue will depict the Queen standing rather than mounted on horseback, which contrasts with earlier concept illustrations. This monument will be situated in St James’s Park, close to Buckingham Palace, and will include… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II statue will be standing and not on horseback

An extensive BBC investigation has uncovered the existence of hundreds of illegal waste dumping sites operating throughout England, including at least eleven large-scale “super sites” that each contain tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish. Despite the closure of over 700 such sites during the 2024/25 period, Environment Agency data indicates that approximately 517 illegal… Continue reading Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across English countryside

A recent inquiry by MPs has revealed that two government-backed insulation schemes were inherently flawed and have led to serious problems in thousands of homes. The Public Accounts Committee described the failure of these schemes as “catastrophic,” noting that more than 30,000 houses fitted with insulation since 2022 exhibit major defects. Concerns were raised about… Continue reading Thousands at risk in unsafe homes after failed insulation schemes

The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) has urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to prioritize affordable ticketing for the 2026 World Cup instead of making what they describe as “cheap jokes” about British supporters. Infantino, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, highlighted that it was a notable milestone that no British fans were arrested during… Continue reading Gianni Infantino: Fifa president criticised for 'cheap' joke about British fans' behaviour

The captain of the cargo vessel involved in a fatal collision with an oil tanker testified in court that he had been informed days earlier about a steering issue affecting another ship of the same type. Vladimir Motin was at the helm of the Solong when it collided with the Stena Immaculate, a US tanker,… Continue reading North Sea tanker crash trial told sister ship had steering fault

At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a passionate speech directly addressing European leaders. The Guardian highlights how Zelensky accused Europe of being in a “Greenland mode,” implying they were passively waiting on cues from former US President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine and other global crises. He demanded stronger… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Zelensky's 'fiery' Davos speech and 'Operation Stop Burnham'

A patient transferred from Muckamore Abbey Hospital to another care facility recently experienced mistreatment, according to the campaign group Action for Muckamore. The details of the case emerged only after CCTV footage from the unnamed institution was reviewed, resulting in the dismissal of 12 staff members and the prosecution of one individual. This incident was… Continue reading Former Muckamore patient ill-treated in another facility, committee told