Category: UK News

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the Christian religious education (RE) provided in Northern Ireland’s primary schools is unlawful. This unanimous decision came after an appeal was lodged by a father and daughter from the region, challenging the nature of religious instruction in schools. Previously, in 2022, a High Court in Belfast had found… Continue reading UK Supreme Court rules RE taught in NI schools is unlawful

Scotland’s men’s football team has secured a place at the World Cup for the first time since 1998, sparking excitement among supporters who are already making their travel plans for next summer. The team, under the management of Steve Clarke, earned their spot in the global tournament with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Denmark. The… Continue reading Scotland fans start planning World Cup party after Hampden rollercoaster

Matthew Williamson has revealed his new design for the Brit Awards trophy, describing it as “chic, elegant and timeless.” This latest creation will first be presented when the annual ceremony takes place in Manchester in 2026, marking the event’s debut in Williamson’s hometown. The trophy is crafted from amber resin and draws inspiration from the… Continue reading Matthew Williamson's Brit Awards trophy 'inspired by Manchester'

A pre-inquest review has described the death of a fan at an Oasis concert held at Wembley Stadium as a “tragic accident.” Lee Claydon, aged 45 and from Bournemouth, was known to his family by his middle name, Clive. He fell from an upper level at the conclusion of the performance on 2 August. At… Continue reading Oasis fan's death at Wembley was 'tragic accident', inquest told

David Carrick, a former officer of the Metropolitan Police, has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl as well as a former partner. Carrick, aged 50 and originally from Stevenage, had already received a life sentence after admitting to multiple sex offences in court during 2022 and 2023. This recent conviction adds to… Continue reading David Carrick, ex-Met officer, is guilty of more sexual offences

A snowstorm in Chilean Patagonia has claimed the lives of five people, including a British woman. Victoria Bond, a 40-year-old public relations consultant from Cornwall, was confirmed by Chilean authorities to be among those who died in Torres del Paine National Park, a popular destination in southern Chile. The group of casualties included two German… Continue reading Cornwall woman among five killed in snowstorm in Chile

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has criticized the government’s Budget plans, asserting that the proposals are already falling apart prior to their formal announcement. This critique came after the chancellor opted against increasing income tax rates, a move that ministers had previously signaled despite it contradicting a prior election commitment. Recent economic forecasts, which outperformed expectations,… Continue reading Labour's Budget is already unravelling, Kemi Badenoch says

The duration involved in prosecuting shoplifters has become a growing concern, with retailers now facing longer waits for offenders to be sentenced than they did a decade ago, according to BBC findings. One highlighted case saw stores endure a delay of up to 10 months before a thief received a sentence, even though retail staff… Continue reading Time taken to bring shoplifters to justice is 'unacceptable', retailers tell BBC

A 32-year-old man, Anthony Williams, has been charged with additional offences connected to events that occurred the day before a stabbing spree on a train. Williams, who has no fixed address, was already facing 10 counts of attempted murder following a mass stabbing on a service traveling from Doncaster to London King’s Cross on the… Continue reading Man accused of Huntingdon train stabbings faces more charges

A Russian intelligence vessel has been observed near UK territorial waters off northern Scotland, where it reportedly aimed lasers at surveillance aircraft pilots to interfere with their operations, according to the UK’s defence secretary. At a press briefing held at Downing Street, John Healey confirmed this marked the second occasion within a year that the… Continue reading Russian spy ship on edge of UK waters, defence secretary says