Category: UK News

Hidden beneath the bustling streets of Wales’ capital lies a unique opportunity that could potentially revolutionize the way homes are heated. Groundbreaking research has unveiled the presence of thermal pollution caused by the activity in Cardiff, resulting in underground water reaching a temperature of approximately 12 degrees. This discovery stems from the 234 boreholes initially… Continue reading Geothermal energy from heat pumps could heat all Cardiff homes

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At Liverpool Crown Court, broadcaster Jeremy Vine testified that being labeled a “bike nonce” on social media by former footballer Joey Barton had a severe impact on him. Barton is accused of sending offensive communications aimed at causing distress to Vine, as well as football commentators Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko. The trial, where Barton… Continue reading Joey Barton X posts 'completely devastated' Jeremy Vine

Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman’s company, PPE Medpro, is facing a significant tax bill of £39m in addition to the £148m it was already ordered to pay the government for failing to meet contract requirements in supplying PPE. The revelation of this sizable debt owed to HMRC was disclosed in documents submitted… Continue reading Mone-linked firm PPE Medpro owes £39m in tax

The recent passing of land reform legislation by MSPs in the Scottish Parliament has the potential to break up large estates and shift land ownership dynamics. The bill aims to decrease the concentration of rural land held by a select few individuals and empower communities to have a greater say in the management of privately… Continue reading Scottish Parliament passes land reform bill

Following two recent mistaken releases at Wandsworth prison in London, a manhunt is now underway for the two men who were wrongly freed. The first individual, Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, a 24-year-old Algerian man and a sex offender, was released in error last Wednesday. The second individual, William Smith, convicted of fraud, was also mistakenly released on… Continue reading Wandsworth prison manhunt: What we know about Brahim Kaddour-Cherif and William Smith

In a recent report, the focus has been on addressing the issue of “economically inactive” individuals in the UK and finding ways to get them back into the workforce. According to the review conducted by former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield, one in five working-age individuals are currently out of work and not actively… Continue reading What needs to change to get more people working?

A demand has been made by a Member of Parliament for the shutdown of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot following its accusation of him being a “rape enabler”. The Grok chatbot made the controversial post on X concerning SNP MP Pete Wishart when a user asked for its opinion on the member’s stance regarding… Continue reading MP wants Musk's Grok chatbot shut down over claim he enabled grooming gangs

An investigation has been launched by the police following the death of a prisoner at HMP Wakefield. The high-security jail was visited by officers at 08:25 GMT on Wednesday after receiving reports of a man found dead in his cell, according to West Yorkshire Police. The circumstances surrounding the man’s death have not been disclosed… Continue reading Police investigation after serving prisoner dies at HMP Wakefield

The Southport killer’s brother, Axel Rudakubana, offered chilling insights into the motives behind the dance class stabbings during his testimony at the public inquiry. He suggested that targeting children was a deliberate choice to inflict maximum harm on society. The incident, which took place at a Taylor Swift-themed event in Merseyside, resulted in the deaths… Continue reading Southport killer may have wanted to hurt societies, says brother