Category: UK News

For the first time in approximately six decades, Atlantic bluefin tuna have been caught off the Yorkshire coast. These formidable fish had not been spotted in the North Sea since the 1960s, a disappearance attributed to overfishing and the decline of herring shoals, according to researchers at the University of Exeter. Recently, the team tagged… Continue reading First bluefin tuna caught in North Sea off Whitby since 1960s

The annual UK Payments Market report reveals that debit cards, including those stored on mobile phones, remained the dominant payment method throughout last year. In total, debit card transactions made up 54% of all payments in 2025, with contactless payments comprising 39% of that figure. Although cheques were initially set to be phased out by… Continue reading Mobile payments on the rise but cash decline slows

Russia has issued a warning about potential “consequences” following reports that drones manufactured in the United Kingdom were employed in recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory. This development has escalated tensions between the two nations as Ukraine intensifies its military operations. The Russian embassy in London responded by accusing the UK of intentionally choosing to… Continue reading Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has proposed that the UK should join the European Union’s recently implemented Migration and Asylum Pact as a strategy to address the issue of small boat crossings in the English Channel. The pact, which was established in June, focuses on accelerating the asylum process, enhancing the return rates of… Continue reading Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey

The competition for degree apprenticeships in England has surged dramatically over the last three years, increasing fourfold according to data obtained by the BBC. Degree apprenticeships, which combine a paid university degree with a salary, have become increasingly appealing as students and families grapple with the rising costs associated with traditional university education. Despite this… Continue reading Competition for degree apprenticeships quadruples in three years

Chloe, a 27-year-old from London, experienced rough sleeping last year after spending much of her childhood in contact with care and foster services. To avoid detection, she chose to sleep in parks away from central areas. She believes that any homeless person would accept a bed if accompanied by the appropriate support. Chloe highlights how… Continue reading 'Everyone in for Christmas' – Burnham's rough sleeping plan

Scientists have expressed surprise at the rapid recovery and growth observed in young children’s lungs following the implementation of pollution control measures in their communities. A particular focus of this research was the impact of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez), introduced in 2019, which successfully reduced harmful emissions in the city. The study observed… Continue reading Children's stunted lungs show recovery in ultra low emission zone

Emma Neil, a single mother, was an avid user of the online marketplace Vinted, frequently buying and selling items, especially clothes for her children. Her experience took a turn when she purchased a pair of sandals for £3, found they didn’t fit, and then relisted them for £2. This led to her being permanently banned… Continue reading 'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted

Political commentator Tim Montgomerie has announced his intention to challenge his suspension from Reform UK following his public critiques of senior party officials in media appearances. Speaking to BBC Newsnight, he described his appeal as a pivotal test of whether Reform UK truly embraces free speech within its ranks. Montgomerie, a right-leaning commentator who left… Continue reading Tim Montgomerie: Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party

Ron Bailey’s four decades of political activism have earned him a wide range of characterizations, some less than flattering. Once called “the UK’s most successful parliamentary campaigner” by a former Friends of the Earth director, and described by ex-minister Sir Oliver Letwin as “the most effective and relentless lobbyist that it has been my misfortune… Continue reading How one man gets new laws passed – again and again