Category: UK News

Ahead of the recent Budget announcement, Downing Street has firmly rejected claims that Rachel Reeves misled the public regarding the condition of the UK’s public finances. In the period leading up to the Chancellor’s statement on Wednesday, she repeatedly emphasized a downward revision in the country’s economic productivity forecasts, implying this would make it difficult… Continue reading No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run up to Budget

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has indicated that a post-election alliance with Reform UK in Wales remains a possibility following the Welsh Parliament elections scheduled for next May. Current polling ahead of the vote shows Reform UK is poised to surpass the Conservatives in an expanded 96-member Senedd. However, Badenoch was clear that any decision about… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch doesn't rule out post-Senedd election Tory-Reform deal

A highly influential panel of experts has concluded that a nationwide prostate cancer screening programme for men in the UK is not warranted. Their recommendation is that only those men who possess specific genetic mutations associated with more aggressive forms of prostate cancer should be considered for screening. This approach notably excludes other at-risk groups,… Continue reading Most men should not be screened for prostate cancer, says UK expert body

The plan to accommodate asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks, a military site in the Highlands, appears set to face delays. The government intended to relocate approximately 300 men to the barracks near Inverness by late November as part of efforts to close asylum hotels across the UK. However, the Home Office has emphasized its priority… Continue reading Plans to house asylum seekers at Inverness barracks likely delayed

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for heavy rainfall expected over the weekend, raising concerns about possible flooding and disruptions to transportation that could extend into the following week. Alongside the rain, temperatures are anticipated to drop, increasing the likelihood of snow on higher ground, particularly in northern Scotland, the Pennines in northern… Continue reading UK Weather: Weather warnings issued by Met Office for heavy rain over weekend with risk of snow

The Scottish government has been instructed to disclose certain written materials from an inquiry examining whether Nicola Sturgeon violated the ministerial code. In 2021, an independent advisor cleared the former first minister of breaching the ethics code, following a flawed investigation into her predecessor, Alex Salmond. Despite this, when a member of the public requested… Continue reading Ministers ordered to publish Nicola Sturgeon inquiry evidence

A 59-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years for the murder of an elderly man outside a north London supermarket. Peter Augustine lost his temper while attempting to seize an 87-year-old John Mackey’s bag near a Co-op store in Manor House on 6 May. Mr Mackey, originally… Continue reading Manor House: Man jailed for murdering pensioner

Olivia Dean has openly criticized the concert ticketing industry, labeling it as “exploitative” and unjust after she managed to secure a partial refund for her fans from Ticketmaster and AXS. The controversy arose when resale tickets for her North American tour were found being sold at exorbitant prices, sometimes exceeding 14 times the original face… Continue reading Olivia Dean wins refunds for fans after criticising Ticketmaster

Efforts to enable greater participation of UK defence companies in the European Union’s €150 billion (£130 billion) defence loans programme have stalled due to disagreements over financial terms. The discussions focused on a contentious fee that would grant British firms enhanced access to loans provided under the initiative. Failure to reach a consensus means the… Continue reading Talks over UK joining EU defence fund break down over entry fee

A former head teacher from Swansea has been prohibited from working in schools across Wales for a minimum of 15 years after exposing himself to staff both at school and during a school trip. James ‘Jamie’ Richards held the position of head teacher at Cadle Primary School in Swansea from 2011 until 2021. His conduct… Continue reading Cadle Primary head struck off after exposing himself in school