Category: UK News

The resignation of the prime minister’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, has dominated Monday’s headlines. Though McSweeney stated he was not directly responsible for the vetting process concerning Lord Mandelson, he opted to take “full responsibility” for advising the prime minister to appoint him. This appointment was controversial due to Lord Mandelson’s known association with… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'PM's top aide quits' and 'How long can Starmer cling on?'

Members of Parliament have urged the government to officially disclose the identity of the spy known as Stakeknife, emphasizing that such a move would demonstrate that state agents cannot expect anonymity if they engage in actions that “cross a line.” Stakeknife was an undercover Army informant embedded within the IRA who was linked to the… Continue reading Stakeknife: Naming spy would 'send signal' to other rogue agents

The government has announced the introduction of a new clearing-style system designed to help young people who miss out on apprenticeships find alternative placements. This online platform will function similarly to the university and college clearing process, matching applicants with available roles in their preferred fields. The planned pilot aims to simplify the apprenticeship application… Continue reading Apprenticeship clearing system to be introduced

A woman narrowly escaped death after falling approximately 30 feet at a popular waterfall location notorious for fatal accidents. Suzie Dyer, aged 50, sustained serious injuries including damage to her hip, back, and pelvis during a hike in Waterfall Country within Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons, on New Year’s Day. Despite the… Continue reading Brecon Beacons: Walker who fell 30ft off cliff at Waterfall Country 'lucky to be alive'

King Charles III, together with Queen Camilla, is set to welcome Nigeria’s president in a historic occasion as Nigeria makes its first state visit to the United Kingdom in nearly four decades. The announcement came from Buckingham Palace, confirming that President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have accepted the invitation to attend the… Continue reading King Charles to host Nigeria's first UK state visit in 37 years

Morgan McSweeney has resigned from his position as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff amid intense scrutiny related to his involvement in the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the United States. The resignation follows growing concerns about McSweeney’s role in advocating for Mandelson’s selection, despite the well-known connection between the peer… Continue reading Morgan McSweeney: Starmer's chief aide quits over Mandelson row

Morgan McSweeney has played a quietly influential yet pivotal role behind the scenes of British politics for over ten years, despite rarely making a public appearance or speaking on record. Known for avoiding media exposure, he has kept a low profile, steering clear of TV cameras and photographers, especially during political upheavals in Whitehall. However,… Continue reading Why Morgan McSweeney's resignation matters for Sir Keir Starmer

The family of Ian Coates, a school caretaker who was tragically killed during the Nottingham attacks, has spoken about the profound impact the incident has had on their lives as they await a key public inquiry. Ian, aged 65, lost his life alongside two University of Nottingham students, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19,… Continue reading Sons of Nottingham attacks victim 'can't grieve' for dad ahead of public inquiry

Prince William is preparing for his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, a trip that comes with significant diplomatic complexities. Unlike his previous visits to countries such as Estonia, Poland, Brazil, and South Africa, the Saudi trip poses unique challenges due to the kingdom’s political and cultural context. The visit, scheduled to begin on Monday,… Continue reading Why Prince William’s trip to Saudi Arabia is a diplomatic maze

Documents recently disclosed in the United States suggest that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have deliberately shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a British trade envoy in 2010 and 2011. The BBC reviewed these files, which include emails indicating that the former royal passed on confidential reports and investment details related to his… Continue reading Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest