Category: UK News

Kemi Badenoch has formally requested the First Civil Service Commissioner to hold off on the dismissal of Sir Chris Wormald, the current cabinet secretary, until after the disclosure of documents concerning Lord Mandelson. Sir Chris, who was appointed cabinet secretary by the prime minister in December 2024, is reportedly in discussions about his departure and… Continue reading Don't sack cabinet secretary until Mandelson files published, Badenoch says

The UK economy experienced a modest expansion of just 0.1% in the last quarter of 2025, marking a subdued finish to the year. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this slight growth fell short of expectations and was primarily driven by an uptick in manufacturing output. Meanwhile, the vital services sector, which comprises… Continue reading UK economy grew by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025

A review into the tragic death of baby Victoria, the daughter of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, has recommended that registered sex offenders should be required to notify police about new partners and disclose any pregnancies. The infant’s body was discovered inside a shopping bag in Brighton in 2023 after her parents concealed her birth… Continue reading Sex offenders should tell police about pregnancies, review finds

A 13-year-old boy has been formally charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident involving two boys, aged 12 and 13, at a school located in north-west London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the teenager, whose identity is protected due to legal restrictions, faces additional charges including possession of a knife on school premises and… Continue reading Boy, 13, charged with attempted murder over school stabbings

The widow of Pat Finucane, the Belfast solicitor murdered in 1989, has expressed deep frustration over the delay in launching a public inquiry that the UK Government had promised to begin in 2024. Geraldine Finucane believes the hold-up stems from issues surrounding the establishment of the inquiry’s terms of reference, which will define the scope… Continue reading Pat Finucane: Widow's 'frustration' at public inquiry delay

Nottingham Forest have initiated discussions with Vitor Pereira, the former Wolves manager, following the dismissal of Sean Dyche after just 114 days at the helm. The decision came in the wake of a goalless draw against bottom-placed Wolves, a result which leaves Forest only three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with 12… Continue reading Sean Dyche sacked: Nottingham Forest in talks with Vitor Pereira to take over

Pharmacists in Wales are facing serious financial difficulties as operating costs soar, forcing some to accumulate significant debt in an effort to keep their businesses running. One such pharmacist, Tunde Olawoye, who has owned a pharmacy in Ceredigion since 2020, has amassed £145,000 in debt. He worries about his ability to pay staff salaries each… Continue reading Pharmacists in Wales described remortgaging homes to stay afloat

Police Scotland has revealed that organised crime groups are increasingly targeting chip shops, takeaways, and restaurants to steal their used cooking oil. This oil is typically stored in containers outside these establishments for collection and recycling, often being processed into biodiesel—a renewable fuel used to power vehicles such as buses and tractors. Between April and… Continue reading Why are criminals stealing used cooking oil from chip shops?

This article discusses the rise in deaths related to nitazenes, a potent class of synthetic opioids, in the UK. Key points include: – Families, like Nicola’s, receive post-mortem reports indicating nitazene presence as a cause of death, often without prior knowledge of the substance. – The UK is experiencing a higher rate of nitazene-related deaths… Continue reading Nitazenes: Inquests show how deadly synthetic drugs spread

Health board executives at two struggling NHS organizations have had their proposed 10% salary increases put on hold following backlash from unions. The planned pay rises, intended to compensate the chiefs involved in leading new regional healthcare planning initiatives, have sparked controversy due to concerns over fairness, especially among frontline NHS workers who are often… Continue reading Health board bosses in Scotland have 10% pay rise put on hold