Category: UK News

A group of farmers drove their tractors through the town of Dover in protest of the UK government’s planned reform to Agricultural and Business Property Relief. The changes will result in inherited agricultural assets worth over £1m becoming subject to inheritance tax at a rate of 20%. Previously, such assets were exempt. The 20% rate… Continue reading Dover: Farmers protest changes to inheritance tax

During an inquiry into the case of Lucy Letby, a nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, the former chief executive of the hospital where the crimes occurred has disclosed that Letby’s father made threats at a meeting between the two. Tony Chambers was head of the Countess of… Continue reading Letby's dad 'made threats in angry meetings' with hospital CEO

The UK parliament will debate an online petition calling for a re-run of the July 2022 general election after it surpassed 2.7 million signatures. Schedule in Westminster Hall, a secondary debating chamber, the petition accuses the Labour Party of reneging on its pre-election promises. The debate will take place on January 6th, however, it will… Continue reading MPs to debate petition calling for another election

The prime minister’s spokesperson has called for the abuse of autistic children at the Whitefield School in north-east London to never happen again. CCTV footage obtained by the BBC showed children at the school being thrown to the ground, left alone and sitting in their own vomit. “You look at the children and they’re being defeated… Continue reading Autistic abuse case must never happen again, says No 10

A man from Bradford has been arrested following the sharing online of footage of women filmed while on nights out in Manchester and Liverpool, without their knowledge. The films, which have received millions of views on apps including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, typically carried titles such as “Manchester nightlife” or “Liverpool nightlife”. Greater Manchester Police… Continue reading Arrest linked to secret filming of women for videos shared on TikTok

New government figures suggest that fewer than half of domestic abuse cases in England and Wales end up as police-recorded crimes, and the majority of these do not lead to a prosecution. An estimated 2.3 million people were victims of domestic abuse in the year to March 2024, with just over two-thirds being women and… Continue reading Fraction of domestic violence cases result in conviction, ONS says

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has apologised for making a comment referring to self-harm while responding to a question about scratches on his face sustained after his team drew 3-3 with Feyenoord in Tuesday’s Champions League match. Guardiola was asked by reporters about the mark on his nose and made a scratching motion… Continue reading Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss clarifies 'harm myself' comment after Feyenoord loss

Rollers Forever, a new musical featuring the hits of Scotland’s biggest boyband, the Bay City Rollers, is set to debut at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre in August 2025. The musical will follow the story of two Bay City Rollers fans, who reunite for a Saturday night and relive their teenage years following their idols. The show… Continue reading Bay City Rollers: Superfans tell story of Scotland's biggest boyband

Elissa Hubbard, 38, has claimed that betting companies engage in “predatory” behavior, accusing them of promoting gambling to vulnerable individuals. She says that she secretly gambled away all the money she and her wife were gifted on their wedding day, describing gambling addiction as “a very lonely and shameful disease.” At its height, her addiction cost… Continue reading Gambling: Addict spent wedding night betting couple's money

The family of a woman who chose to end her life at Dignitas have spoken about the stress of keeping the plan a secret to avoid prosecution. Alison was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), a life-limiting, neurological condition, in June 2022 and wanted to end her life on her own terms at Dignitas. Her… Continue reading Assisted dying: 'My stress and fear of taking my wife to Dignitas'