Category: UK News

The backlog of asylum appeals in the UK has surged to an unprecedented level, nearly doubling within the span of a year, according to newly released data from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). At the end of 2025, there were 80,333 appeals awaiting hearings, a significant increase from 41,987 appeals recorded the previous year. The… Continue reading UK asylum appeal backlog doubles in a year to hit record high

British military forces stationed in Iraq successfully intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones during an overnight assault, Defence Secretary John Healey revealed. Despite these defensive actions, several drones managed to strike the coalition base located in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan region, resulting in injuries to a number of US personnel. Fortunately, no British… Continue reading UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, John Healey says

The Scottish government is facing renewed legal pressure from the information commissioner regarding the disclosure of documents tied to an ethics investigation involving Nicola Sturgeon. This inquiry ultimately cleared Sturgeon of breaching the ministerial code amid a Holyrood probe into the handling of harassment allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond. Despite various deadlines, ministers… Continue reading Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files

A university has implemented a content warning for a literature course that includes Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, alerting students that the text contains material that some may find distressing. The warning highlights the presence of themes such as misogyny, racism, homophobia, and graphic depictions of both physical and sexual violence. This move has ignited discussions… Continue reading Wuthering Heights uni module given content warning for students

A British man, aged 60, has been formally charged under cyber-crime legislation in Dubai after allegedly recording Iranian missile activity above the city. Officials from the UK Foreign Office are reportedly providing support to the man’s family amid the ongoing legal proceedings. The arrest is related to a UAE law that bans the publication or… Continue reading British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles

British perfumer Jo Malone is currently facing legal action from Estée Lauder Companies over the use of her name in a collaboration with the retail giant Zara. Estée Lauder acquired Malone’s original perfume brand, Jo Malone London, along with the rights to her name, back in 1999. Despite the Zara partnership being connected to Malone’s… Continue reading Jo Malone sued by Estée Lauder for using her name in Zara collaboration

During a trial at Manchester Crown Court, the ex-wife of Paul Quinn, who stands accused of a 2003 Salford attack, revealed that a shirt belonging to her husband went missing on the night of the incident. Catherine Quinn testified that Paul had gone out dancing wearing a distinct white shirt with mid-blue stripes, but the… Continue reading Rape accused's wife 'joked about his missing shirt'

A mother of ten, Mandy Wixon, aged 56, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after being found guilty of enslaving a vulnerable woman for 25 years. The victim, a woman in her mid-40s with a learning disability, was held captive in Wixon’s home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, where she was subjected to horrific abuse… Continue reading Tewkesbury mother jailed for keeping woman as slave for 25 years

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to support residents of Northern Ireland who are facing difficulties due to the rising cost of living. This commitment follows challenges from First Minister Michelle O’Neill, who urged the prime minister to offer assistance amid ongoing economic pressures. On Thursday morning, Sir Keir met with leaders from various… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer: Prime minister vows to tackle high oil prices in Northern Ireland

A historic Glasgow building severely damaged by a recent fire is set to be demolished amid safety concerns. The structure, known as Union Corner and located adjacent to Glasgow Central Station, has suffered ongoing deterioration since the blaze that broke out on Sunday night. Glasgow City Council has taken control of the site following an… Continue reading Glasgow fire: Remaining section of Union Street building to be demolished