Category: UK News

Charlie Mackesy, the acclaimed writer and illustrator behind the best-selling book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse, recently shared that it took him six years to complete his upcoming book, Always Remember. This extended timeline was due to the unfortunate incident of his iPad, filled with ideas for the new book, being… Continue reading Charlie Mackesy reveals much of his new book was lost when iPad was stolen

In her keynote speech at the Conservative party conference, party leader Kemi Badenoch is set to unveil a new economic strategy dubbed the “golden rule” aimed at reducing government borrowing and lowering taxes. Under this proposed rule, half of all savings made by a future Conservative government would be allocated towards reducing the deficit, with… Continue reading Badenoch to set out new rule to cut borrowing and taxes

Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, expressed that there will be no adjustments to visa regulations for India as he embarked on a trip to the country to promote the advantages of a recent trade deal. Accompanied by a group of over 100 entrepreneurs, cultural figures, and university leaders, Sir Keir… Continue reading UK won't relax visa rules for India, Starmer says

Romesh Ranganathan is set to make his debut in London’s West End later this year, starring alongside Sheridan Smith in a new play. Despite being apprehensive about his first venture into stage acting, Ranganathan is cautious about the dangers of overexposure. With an extensive portfolio that includes hosting TV shows, documentaries, and sitcoms, Ranganathan is… Continue reading Romesh Ranganathan starring in Woman in Mind and the risks of overexposure

A growing concern is being raised by campaigners who are calling for a ban on the sale of catapults to individuals under the age of 18. The reason behind this demand is the devastating injuries caused by young people who are using catapults to inflict harm on wildlife, animals, and even people. Organizations like the… Continue reading Kids could kill with catapults, farmer warns

The UK saw a tragic increase in the number of homeless deaths last year, hitting a new record, with 1,611 individuals losing their lives in 2024. The Museum of Homelessness, responsible for compiling this data, highlighted that this figure was 9% higher than the previous year. Suicide and drug-related deaths were predominant, with substances like… Continue reading UK deaths of 1,611 homeless people in 2024 is record high

Stacey Solomon has been the guiding light for many families struggling with clutter in their homes, helping them reclaim their spaces through decluttering. In the show “Sort Your Life Out,” Stacey and her team assist families in decluttering and showcase the positive impact it can have on their lives. Through the stories of various families… Continue reading Stacey Solomon helped us declutter. Here's how we did it

In the face of rising antisemitic attacks, the UK’s Jewish community has been grappling with the need for increased security measures. Following a recent attack on a Manchester synagogue, volunteers and private security guards played a crucial role in thwarting the assailant’s violent intentions. Unfortunately, two individuals lost their lives in the incident, highlighting the… Continue reading High security a fact of life for UK's Jews living in fear of attack

Leo Varadkar, the former Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister), has criticized the Irish government for creating a hindrance to a future referendum on a united Ireland. Varadkar emphasized the need for Dublin to start preparations for a border poll, a move that he believes is being delayed by the current Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s insistence on achieving… Continue reading Irish government accused of putting up 'barrier' to unity poll

The High Court has received the largest legal claim in the UK regarding environmental pollution, involving nearly 4,000 individuals, against major poultry producers and a water company for alleged extensive pollution in three rivers – the Wye, Lugg, and Usk. The claimants argue that the state of these rivers in recent years has negatively impacted… Continue reading River Wye pollution prompts UK's largest environmental lawsuit