Category: UK News

The government’s advisory body on climate, the Climate Change Committee (CCC), has urged the UK to set maximum temperature limits in workplaces to safeguard people as heatwaves become more frequent and severe due to climate change. The committee has emphasized the importance of prioritizing the installation of air conditioning and other cooling technologies in facilities… Continue reading UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say

This article reports on the case of Ravi Mehta, a 36-year-old man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, who has been stuck in hospital for eight months after his local NHS integrated care board (ICB) stopped his 24-hour home support funding. Although Mehta was medically cleared to go home shortly after a September 2025 hospital admission for… Continue reading Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward – despite being told he is fit to go home

A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges have begun a hunger strike in a bid to secure their freedom, according to their family. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, originally from East Sussex, were detained in January last year during a global motorbike trip through Iran. Despite their denial of the charges, they were sentenced… Continue reading British couple on hunger strike in Iranian jail, family say

Sarah Ferguson’s close associate and business partner, Manuel Fernandez, reportedly leveraged his connections to the Royal Palace to intimidate a former employee, according to audio recordings obtained by the BBC. The individual, who worked on Fernandez’s now-defunct lifestyle app vVoosh, was allegedly threatened with jail time due to accusations of compromising “royal security” by hacking… Continue reading Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail

James Roscoe, who served as the deputy to Britain’s ambassador in Washington, has unexpectedly left his position. The Foreign Office has not provided any reasons for his departure, stating only that he has “left his post” without further explanation. Before this sudden exit, Roscoe occupied one of the most senior and high-profile roles within the… Continue reading James Roscoe: Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves post

A company distributing self-swab DNA testing kits intended for sexual assault survivors has been prohibited from posting certain online content due to misleading claims. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) found that Enough’s promotional materials, including its website, LinkedIn page, and GoFundMe campaign, contained unsubstantiated statements about the legal effectiveness of evidence collected with their kits… Continue reading Self-swab DNA test kit adverts banned over misleading claims

The UK government has announced a relaxation of certain sanctions targeting Russian oil products, specifically those processed into diesel and jet fuel in third countries, in response to rising prices. This change took effect on Wednesday and addresses growing supply concerns linked to the effective blockage of the vital Strait of Hormuz, a consequence of… Continue reading UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

Officials at the Treasury are reportedly encouraging major supermarket chains to voluntarily limit the prices of basic grocery items in exchange for a relaxation of certain packaging and health regulations. According to the Financial Times, insiders suggest that retailers who agree to cap costs on essentials such as eggs, bread, and milk may benefit from… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Cap prices on staple foods' and 'Strictly's triple twist'

Channel 4 is currently facing intense scrutiny following serious allegations made by three women in relation to the reality show Married at First Sight UK (MAFS UK). Questions have emerged about whether the show was, in fact, “an accident waiting to happen,” sparking debates over the adequacy of welfare and safeguarding protocols in reality television.… Continue reading Questions for C4 after BBC investigation into Married at First Sight UK

A recent investigation by a specialist fraud unit has led to the arrest of dozens of individuals suspected of involvement in romance scams and other financial fraud schemes. These criminals were found to be part of well-organized networks operating not only across the UK but also in Nigeria. The coordinated crackdown forms part of Operation… Continue reading Banks working with City of London Police to hunt romance scammers