Category: UK News

Numerous bids have been submitted to Thames Water, the UK’s largest water company, as it faces financial struggles and warns of the possibility of running out of cash by 2022. Conservative Party treasurer Graham Edwards’ Scottish utility firm Castle Water is among the bidders, and infrastructure investor Covalis, supported by French firm Suez, has also… Continue reading Thames Water: Bidders line up for struggling utility giant

Ilona Maher, a 28-year-old sevens rugby player from the United States, may not be the best rugby player in the world according to her own admission. However, her magnetic personality and social media presence have made her rugby’s biggest online star. Her funny and sassy posts on body positivity, femininity, and Olympic village flirting have… Continue reading Ilona Maher: Bristol Bears move and TikTok viral hit

Trains across the UK’s rail network were hit by significant delays on Friday morning, due to a “nationwide fault” with the radio system used between train drivers and signallers, according to National Rail. Among the services affected were the Great Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, South Western Rail, ScotRail, and the Elizabeth line. Major… Continue reading Train delays after UK rail network hit by nationwide fault

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated that he does not plan to increase taxes further before the next election. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, he emphasized that although he could not rule them out in the event of unforeseen circumstances, he knew that some decisions would not always be popular. He said he was aware… Continue reading No plan for more tax rises, Starmer tells BBC

The UK is expected to experience powerful winds as Storm Darragh approaches. A yellow severe weather warning has been put in place by the Met Office for large parts of the UK from 3:00 pm GMT from Friday onwards. This will not include the northern regions of Scotland. Some areas, including Southern Scotland, Northern Ireland,… Continue reading Storm Darragh: UK to be battered by rain, winds as amber warnings issued

As the new prime minister, the leader of the Labour party has put forward his vision for the country in what he terms as the “plan for change”. This plan encompasses six key areas, ranging from healthcare to policing. The government hopes to make significant progress in these areas during its tenure. While some of… Continue reading The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit

Last year, Police Scotland faced criticism over a policy that would have required many frontline officers and staff to shave off their facial hair. The clean-shaven policy was set to take effect in May of that year, but its implementation was halted for a year following public outcry. The policy is now officially dead, with… Continue reading Police Scotland ditches plan to ban officer beards

The British-Irish Council is hosting its 42nd meeting, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in attendance for the first time. The summit, which will discuss climate change and clean energy, will also feature talks from senior government ministers, deputy leaders, and representatives of crown dependencies and devolved administrations. The council was created to strengthen relations… Continue reading PM to attend British-Irish Council in Edinburgh

The Metropolitan Police has requested a pause in the publication of the BBC’s report into former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s alleged behaviour. The report, led by Gemma White KC, was ordered by the BBC to investigate Westwood’s time at the broadcaster after 18 women accused him of predatory and unwanted sexual behaviour and… Continue reading Tim Westwood: BBC pauses report publication after Met request

A new rule has been introduced that mandates leaders of political parties to provide an explanation for their nominations for the House of Lords. The leaders are required to submit a 150-word summary that defends why the candidate was chosen. Upon successfully appointing a nominee, the statement will be published online. The measure has been… Continue reading Should you be a peer? 150 words to explain why