Category: UK News

A healthcare recruitment platform operated by an Irish company, which serves health trusts in Northern Ireland, has fallen victim to a cyber attack. Hackers claim to have accessed and stolen hundreds of thousands of sensitive files containing personal information from the Healthdaq platform. In response, all health trusts involved have acknowledged a “potential” cyber incident… Continue reading Healthdaq: Recruitment platform used by health trusts targeted by cyber attackers

Bodybuilder Sion Monty was recently stunned to discover that a health company had used his photos without permission to advertise its wellbeing programme. After gaining five stone (31kg) following the birth of his son, Sion documented his weight loss journey online, attracting 240,000 followers on Instagram by showcasing his transformation from a “dad bod” to… Continue reading Personal trainer shocked to find health company using his photos

Jacqueline Banks, a former nurse from Denny near Falkirk, was startled one morning when sheriff officers appeared unexpectedly at her doorstep. Initially mistaking them for police detectives due to concern for her family, she soon discovered they were delivering legal threats from the operator of a care home. These letters were related to her speaking… Continue reading 'We got legal threats for taking part in care home documentary'

Sir Keir Starmer described the ongoing conflict in Iran as an issue that will “define us for a generation” during the final day of his visit to the Gulf region. Addressing concerns about the fragile ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, Starmer emphasized the importance of the Strait of Hormuz in resolving the crisis.… Continue reading Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says Keir Starmer

The Duke of Sussex is currently facing a defamation lawsuit brought by Sentebale, the charity he co-founded. Sentebale, which focuses on supporting young people in southern Africa, claims the legal action stems from what it describes as a damaging media campaign that has caused significant disruption and harmed the reputation of both the organization and… Continue reading Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity Sentebale he co-founded

A 14-year-old boy named Eghosa Ogbebor was fatally shot in Woolwich, south-east London, on 2 April. Emergency services, including police and paramedics, arrived at Lord Warwick Street after reports of the shooting, where Eghosa was found with critical injuries. Unfortunately, he passed away at the scene. The Metropolitan Police have charged a 16-year-old from Romford… Continue reading Woolwich shooting: Boy charged with murdering Eghosa Ogbebor, 16

The rapport between Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer was unexpected from the outset. Trump, known for his flamboyant, right-wing business persona, seemed an unlikely counterpart to the reserved, left-leaning London lawyer. Their connection began during a two-hour dinner at Trump Tower in September 2024. By February 2025, in the Oval Office, Starmer presented an… Continue reading Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over?

A police officer has been dismissed following a Panorama investigation that exposed inappropriate and discriminatory remarks he made about two women. PC Charlie Cano, who was stationed at Charing Cross police station, was found to have made disrespectful comments and boasted about using force against a teenage female detainee during his duty. PC Cano belonged… Continue reading Charing Cross Met PC caught making 'appalling' remarks sacked

As King Charles and Queen Camilla prepare for their upcoming state visit to the United States later this month, calls are intensifying for them to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, has left many victims seeking recognition and answers, especially concerning allegations linked to the King’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Lisa… Continue reading Epstein survivors' calls for royal meet harder to ignore as US visit approaches

A 27-year-old man from Sudan has been taken into custody on suspicion of endangering life following the deaths of four individuals attempting to board a small vessel crossing the English Channel, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA). The tragic incident occurred off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais, where two men… Continue reading Man arrested on suspicion of endangering life over deaths of four people trying to cross Channel