Category: UK News

Residents near the Heysham 2 nuclear power plant in Morecambe, UK reported a loud bang and a mushroom-shaped cloud of steam on June 17. The power plant plant’s operator, EDF, said the event was no cause for alarm. The cloud, they explained, was “clean steam” caused by a reactor unit coming offline unexpectedly. The fire… Continue reading Heysham: Cloud at Lancashire nuclear site 'no cause for concern'

The UK government saw a significant drop in borrowing costs amid speculation of future interest rate cuts from central banks in the UK and US. The interest rate or yield charged on government debt fell to less than 4.8%, having been as high as the highest level in 16 years last week. The drop followed… Continue reading Borrowing costs fall and pound rises after inflation surprise

After a parliamentary researcher reported her drink had been spiked in the Strangers’ Bar in the Houses of Parliament on January 7th, police have launched an investigation into the incident. The bar is open to MPs, their guests and parliamentary staff. Although the woman reported the issue to security and bar staff, no arrests have… Continue reading Police probe drink spiking report in parliament bar

Prince William showed his football-loving side by paying a visit to a Birmingham Wetherspoon pub to enjoy a pint with fellow Aston Villa fans ahead of their upcoming match. The Duke joined eight supporters, all season ticket holders, around a group of tables in the pub, before they travelled to the team’s away match at… Continue reading Prince William enjoys Wetherspoons pint with Aston Villa fans

The UK Covid Inquiry has heard from groups representing victims of Covid vaccines who have been left unsupported throughout the pandemic. Kate Scott, a member of the group Vaccine Injured and Bereaved UK (VIBUK), told the inquiry that the group “felt like they were almost being pushed into the shadows during the pandemic”, while a… Continue reading Families failed by Covid vaccines tell inquiry of their pain

In a recent letter obtained by BBC News, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander admitted that spending to improve Wales’ railways has been at a “low level” in recent years. Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan hailed the statement as a first-time admission from UK ministers that Welsh railways are currently underfunded. Despite no new funding announcements, talks… Continue reading High Speed 2: Welsh railways underfunded, UK government admits

Questions have arisen regarding whether new City Minister Emma Reynolds can make decisions concerning the UK’s dealings with China. Reynolds was appointed by Sir Keir Starmer after Tulip Siddiq’s resignation amid pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh. Reynolds’s background raises concerns about conflict of interest, as she served as the director of public affairs… Continue reading New City minister's pro-China stance under scrutiny

A woman was killed by gunfire outside a church in north-west London, leading to the arrest of Tahjin Sommersal, an 18-year old man from Feltham. Michelle Sadio, 44, was attending a wake when she was shot outside the River of Life Elim Pentecostal Church in Harlesden. Two men aged in their 30s were also injured… Continue reading Michelle Sadio: Murder charge after fatal shooting outside church

The marginal fall in the headline rate of inflation in the UK may seem insignificant, but it signals some much-needed relief for the country’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves. A drop of 0.1% in December 2024 took the inflation rate to 2.5%, almost at par with expectations, mainly due to lower hotel prices and a small increase… Continue reading UK inflation: Why a small drop matters to you

The United Kingdom is urging incoming US President, Donald Trump, to consider the planned handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Efforts were made to sign the treaty before President-elect Trump’s inauguration, and it was expected that the Mauritian cabinet would approve the proposal on 18 January. Although the UK plans to hand over the… Continue reading Trump has right to consider deal over Chagos Islands – Downing Street