Category: UK News

An aircraft operated by TUI Airways did not pressurize because engineers failed to turn switches back on after maintenance, according to an investigation. The Boeing 737-8K5 was carrying 193 passengers and crew and had taken off from Manchester heading towards Kos when it had to abort the flight soon after take-off. The AAIB said in… Continue reading Blunder led to TUI 737 flight being aborted in mid air

A new report has found that popular mobile games in the UK are advertising without disclosing that they include loot boxes, random, in-game purchases that are considered exploitative and foster addiction. The Advertising Standards Authority bans ads that fail to make it clear whether a game contains loot boxes, but only two of the 45… Continue reading Top-selling mobile games breaking rules on loot boxes

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been announced as the new manager of Leicester City, following the dismissal of Steve Cooper. The Dutchman has signed a contract until June 2027 at the King Power Stadium. Van Nistelrooy’s appointment comes two weeks after he left his role as interim head coach at Manchester United. First-team coach Ben Dawson… Continue reading Ruud van Nistelrooy: Leicester City name Dutchman as their new manager

The previous medical director of the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby murdered babies has expressed regret for his “crass and inappropriate” communication with the children’s families. Ian Harvey was the most senior doctor at the Countess of Chester Hospital during the period between 2015 and 2016 when Letby killed seven babies and attempted to murder… Continue reading Lucy Letby boss admits 'crass' letter to babies' families

The Bank of England has warned that half of the UK’s mortgage holders could find their payments increase over the next three years. The Bank predicted that around 4.4 million mortgages would experience such rises by 2027, including 420,000 households expecting payments to rise by £500 per month. Around 25% of borrowers will pay less.… Continue reading Mortgage costs could jump for millions, Bank says

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has made considerable improvements in its performance since its last inspection, according to the latest report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The brigade was graded as “outstanding” in its response to major and multi-agency incidents. This performance assessment follows a previous report in… Continue reading London Fire Brigade makes 'significant improvements' – inspectors

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The British government has recently announced that the cost of a TV licence will rise by £5 to £174.50 in 2025. In addition, more households will be offered support to pay the fee. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) revealed that the licence fee pays for BBC shows and services, and ministers will… Continue reading TV licence fee to rise by £5 to £174.50 in 2025

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Assisted dying could become legal in England and Wales after MPs backed draft legislation by a majority of 55 in a historic vote. The proposed law will allow terminally ill adults who are expected to die within the next six months to seek help to end their life. The bill will now face scrutiny and… Continue reading MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dying