Category: UK News

Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his willingness to engage in discussions about extending the powers of the Senedd following a phone call with Wales’ newly appointed First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth. The call took place shortly after ap Iorwerth became the first Plaid Cymru leader to hold the position. According to the Welsh government, the… Continue reading Starmer tells Plaid first minister he's 'open' to discussing more Senedd powers

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have taken their oaths and convened at Holyrood to begin the new parliamentary term, during which they elected Kenneth Gibson as the new presiding officer. Representing Ayrshire, Gibson, a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), will step down from his party duties to undertake the impartial responsibilities of… Continue reading MSPs are sworn in and elect SNP's Kenneth Gibson as presiding officer

Nigel Farage has acknowledged receiving a £5 million payment from Christopher Harborne, a billionaire donor to Reform UK, describing the sum as a “reward for campaigning for Brexit.” Farage emphasized in an interview with The Sun that this money was given “on a completely unconditional basis” and insisted, “I cannot be bought by anybody.” The… Continue reading Nigel Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has reported that a limited number of individuals in Scotland have been connected to a hantavirus outbreak. While there are currently no confirmed hantavirus cases within the country, the health authority is maintaining close communication with those potentially exposed to the virus. They are continuing with precautionary testing alongside providing necessary… Continue reading Small number of people in Scotland linked to hantavirus outbreak

In Reading, a young individual has tragically died, and two others are currently receiving treatment following cases of meningitis. The South East division of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has responded by providing antibiotics to those identified as close contacts of the affected individuals as a precautionary measure. While affected schools have been informed,… Continue reading One dead and two ill after meningitis cases in Reading

A man from Rhigos has been sentenced to over three years in prison after he stole a bulldozer and deliberately drove it into a public house while it was open. Daniel Morgan, aged 35, admitted to charges that included aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, and criminal damage recklessly endangering life. The incident took place on… Continue reading Rhigos man jailed for driving bulldozer into pub in 'revenge attack'

Wes Streeting has announced his resignation from the position of Health Secretary, addressing his decision in a letter to Sir Keir Starmer. In his letter, Streeting acknowledged the prime minister’s “courage and statesmanship” but expressed deep concerns about the current leadership, stating, “where we need vision, we have a vacuum.” His departure comes amid reflection… Continue reading Wes Streeting's resignation letter and Keir Starmer's response in full

The mother of Valdo Calocane, the individual responsible for the Nottingham attacks, has described the care system intended to support him as “so broken” during a public inquiry investigating the incidents. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020, Valdo Calocane fatally stabbed Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, and attempted to harm three others on… Continue reading 'The system is so broken', Nottingham triple killer's mum tells inquiry

King Charles III made a visit to Golders Green to show his support for the Jewish community following the recent stabbings in the area. During his trip, he expressed his worries about the increasing instances of antisemitism. The King engaged with victims of the attacks, including Shloime Rand, aged 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, who… Continue reading King Charles III visits victims of Golders Green stabbings

A woman has been convicted of manslaughter and attempted kidnapping for her involvement in a fatal acid attack on her former husband. Paris Wilson, aged 35 from Plymouth, was acquitted of murder by a jury at Winchester Crown Court. However, her role in the crime was found significant enough for these serious verdicts. Wilson, alongside… Continue reading Danny Cahalane murder: Woman guilty of acid attack on ex-husband