Category: UK News

Louise Haigh, the Transport Secretary, has admitted to pleading guilty to making a false report to police for an offence relating to a mobile phone she claimed was stolen. She had told the police that her phone had been lost during a mugging on a night out in 2013 but later found that it had… Continue reading Louise Haigh admits pleading guilty to 2014 criminal offence

New figures released by the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that net migration into the UK hit a record high of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, much higher than the original estimate of 740,000. Following the revision by the ONS, annual net migration saw a decline to 728,000 in the year… Continue reading Net migration hit record 906,000 last year, revised figures show

A man who unknowingly sold his rural Welsh home to an individual who turned out to be on the FBI’s most wanted list has said it was the ideal location “if you wanted to keep your head down”. In August 2023, Daniel Andreas San Diego bought the house near Llanrwst for £425,000 using the name… Continue reading Daniel San Diego: 'I sold my house to one of FBI's most wanted'

Daniel Khalife, a former British army soldier, has been found guilty of spying for Iran by a jury at Woolwich Crown Court. At the same time, he was cleared of perpetrating a bomb hoax at his former army barracks. Khalife escaped from Wandsworth prison in London while awaiting trial. He had been found guilty of… Continue reading Daniel Khalife: Former British soldier found guilty of spying for Iran

The Scottish government has confirmed that every pensioner in Scotland will receive a winter fuel payment next year, according to Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville. Those in receipt of qualifying benefits like Pension Credit will get £200 or £300 depending on their age, while all other pensioners will receive £100. The funds will be paid… Continue reading All Scottish pensioners to get winter fuel payment

An error in testing for severe weather alerts, including a “significant threat to life”, caused these to go live and be sent out to people’s phones across the United Kingdom. The alerts warned of severe weather conditions for an array of different weather types in different parts of the country. These alerts were designed to… Continue reading Met Office 'threat to life' hot weather alerts sent in error

Typhoo Tea, a 120-year-old brand, has gone into administration, as its losses widen, sales slump and debts rise. Advisory firm Kroll has been appointed as administrator to find a buyer for the tea business. Vape and battery maker Supreme is considered a front runner to purchase Typhoo, but there is “no certainty” a deal will… Continue reading Typhoo Tea falls into adminstration

A 17-year-old girl, Tamzin Hall has died on the M5 between Taunton and Bridgwater after fleeing from a police vehicle on November 11th. Reports show that she was handcuffed and seated in the back of the police vehicle with one officer alongside her. The vehicle had pulled over for “safety reasons.” The Independent Office for… Continue reading Police face misconduct notices over girl's M5 death

A teenager named Liz Hatton, 17, passed away from cancer on Wednesday morning. She had been diagnosed with an aggressive desmoplastic small round cell tumour and was given only between six months and three years to live. Despite the diagnosis, Liz remained determined to complete her life’s work. As part of her bucket list, she… Continue reading Liz Hatton: Royals pay tribute to 'brave' teen photographer

Gregg Wallace, famous for his role as a presenter on MasterChef, is to step away from his presenting duties while allegations of historical misconduct by individuals are investigated. The announcement came after the BBC received letters from 13 individuals, including broadcaster Kirsty Wark, outlining inappropriate sexual comments made by Wallace over a 17-year period of… Continue reading Gregg Wallace steps aside from Masterchef as host as allegations are investigated