Category: UK News

According to the manager of Orford Ness in Suffolk, a large colony of seals is thriving on this English coastline due to a lack of human disturbance. The site is where the Suffolk County has their first breeding colony of grey seals. During each winter breeding season, the site welcomes more and more seals which… Continue reading Orford Ness seal colony thriving with 'lack of human disturbance'

Mencap, a charity that provides support to individuals with learning disabilities, may be forced to cease operation of approximately 60 of its services due to the rising cost of National Insurance contributions. The non-profit is among many care organisations warning that increasing National Insurance costs stemming from recent budget changes will effectively lead to them… Continue reading Services will close over National Insurance rise, Mencap tells BBC

Train managers of Avanti West Coast have voted to strike for three days during the Christmas period. The RMT union stated that the walkouts have been scheduled for 22nd, 23rd, and 29th December for the London to Scotland service after they rejected the train company’s proposals for ‘rest day working arrangements.’ Train managers are generally… Continue reading Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas

A blast at a terraced house in Ilford, north-east London has resulted in two people being taken to hospital. The injured are unidentified and extent of the injuries suffered has not been disclosed. The fire caused by the explosion was brought under control by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) at around 18:23. LFB sent around… Continue reading Ilford: Two taken to hospital after house explosion

Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mark Webster dismissed claims of two-tier policing during the summer riots as “nonsense.” Webster insisted his officers were “entirely fair” in response to the July and August violent disorders across parts of England. During the Home Affairs Select Committee, Webster added that the “narrative” surrounding the allegations were “really unhelpful.” He… Continue reading Two-tier policing 'nonsense', Cleveland Police chief tells riot probe MPs

Nurseries across England have warned that parents may have to pay higher fees and even face closures due to insufficient funding ahead of an expansion in the provision of free childcare. Early years experts say that the government’s uplift will not cover wage and National Insurance increases. On Tuesday, the government announced that early years… Continue reading Nurseries warn of rising fees ahead of childcare expansion

Billionaire property developer Nick Candy has been appointed treasurer of Reform UK, the political party led by Nigel Farage. Candy, who has donated more than £270,000 to the Conservatives, believes Reform UK could win the next general election. He has pledged to donate a substantial sum to the party and to raise “tens of millions”… Continue reading Nigel Farage recruits property tycoon Nick Candy as Reform treasurer

Millions of public sector workers in the UK, including teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants, have been recommended for a pay rise of 2.8% next year. However, the proposal has faced criticism from some quarters, with unions claiming that the increase is barely sufficient to cover the cost of living, which is predicted to rise… Continue reading Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector workers

Former human rights lawyer Phil Shiner has avoided jail time following charges of fraud relating to legal aid claims made in 2007, including false claims of abuse by British troops in Iraq. Shiner was given a two-year suspended sentence by Judge Christopher Hehir, who said he did not believe that Shiner was “motivated by personal… Continue reading Phil Shiner: Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims

The car finance scandal has caused outrage with lenders and dealers being accused of hidden commission payments. This mess has left customers feeling defrauded while companies have been questioned about transparency. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has informed dissatisfied car buyers that they can complain if they feel their loan was mis-sold, and thousands have… Continue reading Car finance scandal branded 'an unholy mess'