Category: UK News

The UK government has announced plans to expedite the removal of unsafe cladding from buildings, including tougher penalties for landlords who refuse to act. The proposals stipulate that by the end of 2029, high-rise buildings higher than 18 metres, underpinned by government-funded schemes and installed with hazardous cladding, will be fixed. Also, unsafe cladding in… Continue reading New deadlines set for fixing dangerous cladding

A survey by the Metropolitan Police Federation has found that the majority of police officers feel unsafe working at the annual Notting Hill Carnival in London. Within the survey, officers who have worked at the event within the past decade described it as a “warzone” and “hell”. There were over 350 cases of sexual or… Continue reading Notting Hill Carnival police feel unsafe, new survey finds

A collection of Roman gold and silver coins, dating back to the reign of Emperor Nero, was uncovered in Worcestershire. Featuring a collection of 1,368 Roman and Iron Age coins, the hoard is reportedly the largest found from Nero’s reign. The cache was uncovered in 2023 as part of building work in west Worcester. The… Continue reading Hoard of Roman coins found during building work in Worcestershire

they are both “very powerful women” but have different styles and personalities. The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical officially opens at the Dominion Theatre in London’s West End on 15 September. Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Police Scotland’s Operation Silhouette has made a total of 36 arrests, seized £6m worth of cocaine and cannabis, and discovered £1.5m in cash in its fight against serious and organised crime. The operation targeted a newly identified crime group with dawn raids across 13 addresses in Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and East Renfrewshire. In the… Continue reading Police dawn raids target new organised crime group

A group of sixth form students at Atlantic College in St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan are aiming to assist with sea rescues after being upset by the number of deaths resulting from UK-bound migration. The founding father of the charity based at Atlantic College, Atlantic Pacific International Rescue, Robin Jenkins, confirmed students who have undergone… Continue reading Small boat migrant deaths leave Atlantic College students angry

The UK government’s plans to build 1.5 million new homes across England in the next five years have been labelled as “unrealistic” and “impossible to achieve” by local councils, according to a consultation by Angela Rayner’s housing department. The vast majority of councils that responded to the questionnaire expressed concern over the issue, potentially setting… Continue reading Backlash from councils over Angela Rayner's housing targets

Campaigners say shared parental leave is failing working families a decade after the scheme was introduced to help new parents share childcare. Introduced by the Conservative government in 2011, shared parental leave is a state-funded scheme that allows parents to share up to 50 weeks of leave and up to 37 weeks of pay after… Continue reading Shared parental leave ‘failing working families’

Councils across the UK are considering whether to charge drivers of bigger vehicles more for parking, to cover space usage and the health and safety risks they impose. As part of a public consultation, Cardiff City Council is asking for opinions on raising permit prices for residents with larger vehicles – a move supported by… Continue reading Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?

In a hard-fought contest at the Barbican in York, snooker player Judd Trump secured his second UK Championship title with a 10-8 victory over Barry Hawkins. Trump has now amassed 30 ranking titles, putting him behind only three other players: Ronnie O’Sullivan, Stephen Hendry and John Higgins. Hawkins fought back valiantly from 9-6, coming close… Continue reading UK Championship final: Judd Trump beats Barry Hawkins 10-8 to win second UK title