Category: UK News

Sir Keir Starmer has expressed relief following US President Donald Trump’s decision to drop his tariff threats against European countries opposing his proposal to annex Greenland. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of moving beyond rhetoric to focus on cooperation in Arctic security matters. “Now we can start hard yards and finding a way forward… Continue reading Starmer welcomes Trump dropping threats on Greenland

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced that the United Kingdom will not immediately commit to signing the United States’ newly proposed Board of Peace, largely due to concerns involving Russian President Vladimir Putin’s potential participation. Speaking to the BBC from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Cooper confirmed that while the UK had been… Continue reading UK holds off joining Trump's peace board over Putin concerns

The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings across parts of the UK, including a more severe amber alert for heavy rainfall. Significant precipitation is expected in regions such as eastern Scotland, Northern Ireland, and certain areas of England and Wales, raising concerns over potential flooding. Alongside this rain, strong winds are forecast, particularly affecting… Continue reading Weather warnings issued for heavy rain and flooding risk in parts of the UK

According to recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), UK government borrowing experienced a significant decrease in December. The total borrowing — which represents the difference between public spending and tax revenues — stood at £11.6 billion for the month. This figure marks a substantial reduction of £7.1 billion, or 38%, compared to… Continue reading Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show

The family of Chloe Mitchell, who was tragically killed in Ballymena in 2023, has expressed deep distress over the ongoing barristers’ strike, describing it as adding to their trauma. Chloe, 21, went missing in June 2023, and her remains were discovered nearly a week later. The accused murderer’s trial is scheduled for February, but due… Continue reading Chloe Mitchell: Barrister strike adding to trauma, say family

Gymnast Alice Kinsella is undertaking a highly uncommon journey that has even attracted academic attention in the form of a university research paper. When she arrives at the British Gymnastics training centre in Lilleshall, attention initially centers not on her, but on her infant son Parker, who is just a few months old and delighting… Continue reading Gymnastics: GB's Alice Kinsella aiming for rare return to elite competition as a mum

Detectives investigating the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall in Merseyside have announced a £20,000 reward aimed at uncovering new leads in the case that tragically led to an innocent man spending nearly four decades behind bars. Peter Sullivan was wrongfully convicted of the crime and served a life sentence before being exonerated in May 2025,… Continue reading Fresh push to find real 'Beast of Birkenhead' killer

Members of Parliament have voted to eliminate a provision from the legacy legislation introduced by the former Conservative government that granted conditional immunity from prosecution for crimes related to the Troubles. This contentious clause, already ruled unlawful, faced opposition from Northern Ireland political parties and victims’ groups alike. Under this measure, individuals could have avoided… Continue reading Legacy Act: MPs remove conditional immunity measure for Trouble-era crimes

Police Scotland has issued a warning about substantial travel disruptions due to an amber weather alert for heavy rainfall. The Met Office has forecasted that certain regions, including Angus, Perth and Kinross, and Aberdeenshire, could experience rainfall amounts reaching up to 80mm (3 inches) on Thursday, with even higher totals of approximately 120mm (4 inches)… Continue reading 'High risk' of travel disruption after amber rain warning issued

A former government minister has issued a warning that the prime minister could encounter a “mass rebellion” if the government weakens its commitment to reforming the leasehold system in England and Wales. Justin Madders emphasized to the BBC that Labour must uphold its promise to cap ground rents, the annual fees leaseholders pay to freeholders.… Continue reading Keir Starmer warned of Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down