Category: UK News

The UK’s new Covid corruption commissioner, Tom Hayhoe, has launched an investigation into fraud relating to personal protective equipment (PPE). In his first task, Hayhoe will review the £8.7 billion worth of PPE that was purchased during the pandemic but had to be written off the government’s books. He is also expected to look into… Continue reading Covid corruption commissioner gets to work

The Old Bailey has heard that a Russian agent controlling a spy cell in the United Kingdom stated that a “successful operation on British ground would be amazing” after the failed nerve agent attack on former Russian military intelligence officer Sergei Skripal in Salisbury. The court heard that Orlin Roussev from Great Yarmouth and another man, Biser… Continue reading Russian agent 'wanted successful UK operation after Skripal'

The council leader of Merthyr Tydfil has confirmed that a large sinkhole that emerged on Nant Morlais in Pant on Sunday morning is still growing. Over 30 homes have been evacuated due to the void, which Brent Carter estimated to be between 9-12m deep and 16ft wide. In addition, more cracks have emerged, which are… Continue reading Merthyr Tydfil sinkhole residents may not be home for Christmas

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According to a source from Buckingham Palace, Queen Camilla will be skipping certain portions of the Qatari state visit due to a chest infection. The source explained that the viral illness has been persistent and has significantly reduced her energy levels. Medical professionals have recommended that changes be made to the Queen’s schedule, leading to… Continue reading Queen to miss start of Qatari state visit

Sir Keir Starmer has announced that Sir Chris Wormald will take over as Cabinet Secretary. This position is one of the most powerful positions within the government, and Sir Keir believes that Sir Chris is the perfect person for the job. The appointment was praised by Lord Jim Bethell, a former health minister, while another… Continue reading Who is new chief civil servant Chris Wormald?

A van carrying 2,500 pies with a value of £25,000 that were meant for a Christmas market has been stolen, causing a Michelin-starred chef to plead for their return. Tommy Banks, who runs renowned restaurants in North Yorkshire, revealed that nearly a tonne of pies was taken after the van was driven away from Barker… Continue reading Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks 'gutted' at theft of 2,500 pies

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has publicly apologised after suggesting that allegations against him were made by “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age.” In a video posted on Monday, he offered apologies for any offence caused and acknowledged that he needed to step back during the ongoing investigation. Wallace had previously stated that… Continue reading Gregg Wallace apologises for 'middle-class women' comment

Sir Duncan Nichol, the former chairman of the Countess of Chester Hospital, has called his decision not to invite senior consultants to a meeting where concerns about the nurse who murdered seven babies under her care were discussed, “a big personal failure”. Speaking at a public inquiry into the hospital’s response to the crimes committed… Continue reading Thirlwall Inquiry: Letby hospital chairman accepts 'big personal failure'

Notes documenting the split of the Beatles are to be sold in an auction next week. Compiled by the band’s various legal representatives and advisors, more than 300 pages of typed documents were found in a cupboard where they had lain untouched since the 1970s. The papers, which give previously hidden insight into the demise… Continue reading The Beatles: Long-lost break-up legal notes found in drawer