Category: UK News

According to research by toy industry group Circana, toy sales have decreased for the third year in a row due to a falling birth rate, the cost of living, and fewer successful film franchises. However, toy sales to “kidults,” adults who buy toys and games for the positive mental health benefits they bring, have increased.… Continue reading ‘Adults buying kids toys to escape global turmoil’, sales data suggests

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has resigned from his position after a report was published detailing his failure to report abuse allegations against John Smyth, a former Church of England lay leader. The report found that Welby “could and should” have reported Smyth’s abuse of boys and young men to police in 2013. In… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Welby quits and hospital chiefs get waiting times warning

A former British army soldier is accused of potentially endangering Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s life by sending a fake intelligence report to Iran. Daniel Khalife, 23, is accused of creating and sending the document to Iranian agents with the title “Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Intelligence Options” in 2021. Jurors have heard that the document stated that the British government was… Continue reading Daniel Khalife could have 'endangered Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe'

One of Wales’ most iconic landmarks will now only be referred to by its Welsh names by their national park authority. The Eryri National Park Authority has confirmed that it will use Yr Wyddfa instead of Snowdon and Eryri instead of Snowdonia in all of their official communications. The decision was made in November 2022… Continue reading Yr Wyddfa: Learn how to say Wales' tallest mountain in Welsh

The debate surrounding assisted dying is splitting members of parliament as they consider a law to legalise the action. If the bill is passed, terminally ill people will be provided with the choice to end their lives, with the consideration being that they are expected to die within six months and that their choice has… Continue reading Assisted dying: Terminally-ill people discuss proposed new law

At the 2024 Booker Prize ceremony held in London, British author Samantha Harvey was announced as the winner for her novel Orbital. This marks the first time a book set in space has won the prestigious award. Orbital takes the reader on a journey with a team of astronauts aboard the International Space Station, offering… Continue reading Booker Prize 2024: British author Samantha Harvey wins with Orbital

Sue Gray, the former chief of staff to the UK Prime Minister, has declined to take up a role as his envoy to the nations and regions. Gray had already been demoted into a paid part-time job but never started it. Rumours suggest that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had withdrawn the offer for the envoy… Continue reading Is this the final chapter of the Sue Gray saga?

Police are investigating allegations of rape and sexual assault made against a Premier League footballer by four women. Despite the allegations dating back to 2021, the player has continued to play for his club, which has caused distress to the women involved. In fact, one woman stated that the lack of action taken by the… Continue reading Premier League footballer questioned over rape claims

A new bill has been passed by UK MPs to remove all hereditary peers from the House of Lords. This would abolish the 92 seats that are currently reserved for those who inherit their peerage. The bill, which has garnered 435 votes to 73, will now be taken to the Lords, where it is anticipated… Continue reading House of Lords: MPs back ending all hereditary peers

The Post Office is set to undergo a major overhaul which could see more than 100 branches cease operating as wholly-owned premises. Under the current plans, loss-making sites will be closed down, with alternative franchise arrangements being sought to take their place. Other operators or third-party businesses will be the target of this move, which… Continue reading Post Office jobs and branches at risk in shake-up