Category: UK News

A couple from Nottingham received suspended prison sentences after they took their underage teenage sons to Pakistan to facilitate marriages for them. The parents, who remain unnamed due to legal restrictions, transported their sons abroad in early 2023 with the intention of arranging marriages, as was revealed during proceedings at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday.… Continue reading Nottingham couple took underage sons abroad for marriage

The recent change in the position of Health Secretary has attracted considerable attention within both political circles and the healthcare community. James Murray has taken over the role from Wes Streeting, moving from relative obscurity as an MP to one of the most significant Cabinet posts. The Department of Health and Social Care commands one… Continue reading What you need to know about the new health secretary James Murray

A university student has recounted his experience of facing racial abuse from two fellow students, revealing that it took a full year before the university addressed his complaint. Initially, the institution offered him £150 as compensation for the prolonged investigation, an amount which was later increased to £500 after a review. The incident took place… Continue reading Cardiff University student's anger over response to racial abuse

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has received approval to pursue selection as Labour’s candidate in an upcoming by-election, potentially enabling his return to Parliament. This decision was made by Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC), which had previously blocked Burnham’s bid to stand in a by-election earlier this year. The specific seat in question… Continue reading Labour allows Andy Burnham to run for selection in pivotal by-election

A British aerospace firm developing a potential successor to the Red Arrows’ iconic Hawk T1 jet has entered administration, which has led to the loss of approximately 30 jobs. Aeralis, which positioned itself as the sole UK-based company capable of designing and manufacturing an advanced jet trainer domestically, had been competing for the role of… Continue reading British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets goes into administration

The NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) has acknowledged that nearly 50 staff members improperly accessed the medical records of victims following the Southport knife attack in July 2024. This breach took place at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool, where some of those injured in the attack were treated. The incident has only recently come… Continue reading Southport attack victims' medical records 'accessed inappropriately'

The family of Gloria Stephenson, described as a beloved and lively grandmother, has expressed deep anger and sorrow towards Billy Stokoe, the young electric motorbike rider responsible for her death. Stokoe, who was 18 at the time of the incident in Sunderland in May 2025, collided with Ms. Stephenson as she crossed a zebra crossing,… Continue reading Teen on electric motorbike detained for killing gran in crash on zebra crossing

Lewis Waters, a teenage student at The Henley College in Oxfordshire, has tragically passed away after contracting meningitis. His family described him as “funny and kind hearted,” expressing deep sorrow over their loss. In a Facebook tribute, they conveyed how devastated they were, stating, “words simply can’t describe the heartbreak and upset we’re going through.”… Continue reading Lewis Waters: Family 'heartbroken' over teen's meningitis death

A Ukrainian man stands trial at the Old Bailey accused of conspiring to set fire to a vehicle connected to Sir Keir Starmer. Petro Pochynok, aged 35, testified that his presence at the scene was only because he was asked to assist with carrying some “luggage.” Alongside him, Roman Lavrynovych, 22, also from Ukraine, and… Continue reading Ukrainian man denies role in Starmer arson plot, court hears

A senior police official has expressed criticism towards Celtic Football Club for not arranging an official celebration event, should the team secure the Scottish Premiership title this weekend. Celtic, managed by Martin O’Neill, faces a crucial match on Saturday at Parkhead against league leaders Hearts, aiming to clinch their fifth consecutive league championship. In previous… Continue reading Police criticise Celtic over failure to plan title party for fans