Category: UK News

Key members within Sir Keir Starmer’s administration are preparing to submit extensive records of their electronic communications with Lord Mandelson as investigations advance concerning his appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the United States. This ongoing controversy escalated after Sir Keir issued a public apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging that he had… Continue reading Top government figures to hand over private messages with Mandelson

The UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has successfully secured agreements from three African nations to accept the return of foreign offenders and illegal migrants. This development follows a stern warning issued by Mahmood, threatening visa restrictions on countries that fail to cooperate with the UK’s removal processes. Namibia and Angola reached agreements shortly after the… Continue reading Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after sanctions threat

Over the past four years, the number of refugee households experiencing homelessness or facing the risk of it has surged dramatically, increasing more than fivefold according to recent BBC findings. Official government statistics from England reveal that figures escalated from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25. Charitable organizations have attributed this alarming rise largely… Continue reading Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC has found

The passage highlights the significant role that a Stranraer businessman, Hamilton “Hammy” McMillan, and his family have played in the development and success of curling in Scotland and internationally. In 1967, six years after purchasing the North West Castle hotel in Stranraer, the McMillans innovatively added the world’s first hotel with an in-built ice-rink. This… Continue reading The Stranraer hotel ice rink producing some of the world's finest curlers

The appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the United States by the Prime Minister has sparked significant controversy. It emerged publicly that Mandelson had maintained ties with Jeffrey Epstein following Epstein’s conviction for soliciting sex from a minor. This revelation has led to intense scrutiny and criticism of the Prime Minister’s decision. Reports indicate… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'PM battles for survival' and Rayner 'ready to go'

Families across England and Wales are facing significant financial burdens after inheriting retirement flats that prove difficult to sell. These properties, often restricted to buyers above a certain age, are lingering on the market despite steep discounts, leaving relatives to shoulder ongoing fees. One individual shared with the BBC that even after reducing the asking… Continue reading Families' debt 'nightmare' as thousands of retirement flats stand empty

A group of MPs from various parties, predominantly Labour, has called for increased and safeguarded funding for schools to better accommodate the growing demand for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support, as significant reforms to the system are under consideration by the government. These MPs emphasized the need to align financial resources more closely… Continue reading Increase and protect school funding for special needs, MPs urge

A comprehensive review has revealed that statins, widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications used by millions in the UK, are significantly safer than previously believed. The authors of the study recommend updating the informational leaflets included with statin packages to better reflect these findings and prevent patients from being discouraged from using these potentially life-saving drugs. According… Continue reading Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds

Victims of a notorious sex offender have voiced outrage over a government department’s move to recoup legal costs from assets linked to their abuser. Thomas McKenna, once the treasurer of the Crossmaglen Rangers GAA club in County Armagh, was sentenced to 16 years in prison in 2023 after admitting to abusing 23 young males over… Continue reading Thomas McKenna: Abuse survivors 'competing against government' for compensation

During the first ten days of January 2026, northeast Scotland experienced significant snowfall, which was soon followed by continuous, heavy rainfall that has yet to relent. Aboyne in Aberdeenshire recorded over 277mm of rain throughout the month—approximately four times the typical amount for January. Additionally, Aberdeen has seen no sunshine since the 21st of January,… Continue reading Why is the north east of Scotland getting such a soaking?