Category: UK News

Tom Voyce, who played rugby for England, is missing and feared dead after he did not return home following an evening with friends on Saturday evening. Northumbria Police received a report that the 43-year-old had not returned to his Alnwick home. It is suspected that he attempted to cross Abberwick Ford, near Alnwick, in his… Continue reading England rugby star Tom Voyce missing in Storm Darragh flood

Conservative former minister, Richard Holden, has called for first-cousin marriage to be outlawed in the UK due to the increased risk of birth defects in the children of such unions. Introducing the proposals in Parliament, Holden stated that the genetic risk was higher for the children of first cousins and that the ban would ensure… Continue reading MP calls for first-cousin marriage to be banned

Lisa Nandy has stated that there are “too many cultures of silence” around allegations of misconduct, following revelations about MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace. Speaking before MPs on Tuesday, Nandy commented that she was “prepared to take further action” if the media industry failed to address claims of inappropriate behaviour. Wallace is currently standing aside from… Continue reading Gregg Wallace allegations indicate 'culture of silence': Minister

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David John Andrews, a Northern Irish man, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for sexually abusing 47 victims, 46 of whom were children at the time of the offences. He was found guilty of 130 charges, including attempted rape, threats to kill, inciting children to engage in sexual activity, and attempting to arrange… Continue reading David John Andrews sentenced to 27 years

The Welsh government has allocated an additional £1.5bn to its £26bn budget for next year, with healthcare receiving hundreds of millions of pounds more to address record high waiting times. All sectors will receive a boost, with transport seeing the largest percentage increase. The move contrasts with the previous budget, which had cut every sector… Continue reading Welsh budget: Health to get £400m boost

The possibility of British jihadists returning home from Syria is a cause for concern, according to Dame Angela Eagle, the UK’s minister for border security and asylum. She suggested that the government was closely monitoring the activities in the region, after Syria’s Assad regime was toppled. Dozens of UK nationals who travelled to the country… Continue reading Syria: UK 'keeping close eye' on British jihadists – minister

Tower Hamlets council has opposed building a new Chinese embassy opposite the Tower of London, citing security concerns. The London borough’s councillors voted unanimously against the proposal at Royal Mint Court, claiming the potential protesting area causes a security risk. The decision’s advisory, however, as Angela Rayner, deputy prime minister and communities secretary, will decide… Continue reading Tower Hamlets council rejects Chinese embassy by Tower of London

After several years, Birmingham City Council has come to an agreement with Unison and the GMB union to settle equal pay claims for thousands of women. Approximately 6,000 staff members will receive payout settlements under the confidential agreement. The issue of equal pay had a significant impact on the council, which declared effective bankruptcy in… Continue reading Birmingham City Council agrees huge equal pay deal with unions

Thames Water, the UK’s largest water company, has reported a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first six months of the year. The news comes as the ailing business continues to struggle with swingeing debt levels, which stood at just under £16bn at the end of September – up 7% year-on-year. The company attributed… Continue reading Thames Water: Sewage spills soar as debts swell