Category: UK News

Front pages around the world are dominated by one story – Donald Trump has won the US Presidential election. Most are stunned by the result and the impact it will have both within the US and globally. The Sun’s headline reads “You’re Rehired” implying that Trump only views his victory in terms of his new… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'You're rehired' and 'Well, this is awkward!'

Prosecutors have been handed a file containing evidence for consideration of charges against former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood, detectives have revealed. The investigation comes after allegations of non-recent sexual abuse were made by women accusing Westwood of predatory and unwanted sexual behaviour spanning the period from 1992 to 2017 when he was at… Continue reading CPS to consider bringing charges against Tim Westwood

The owner of a small business in Wales has expressed shock and disappointment after discovering that her card designs were being sold on Chinese-based retailer Temu’s website without her permission. Anwen Roberts, the owner of design company Draenog, said identical versions of her Welsh language products appeared on the site, having been copied without authorisation.… Continue reading Temu: Shopping giant removes copies of Welsh firm's cards

The UK government has announced that it will be signing new agreements with western Balkan countries to combat people-smuggling gangs and reduce small boat crossings. The deals with Serbia, North Macedonia, and Kosovo are focused on increasing intelligence sharing and cooperation to intercept and arrest smuggling gangs, with the aim of breaking their business models.… Continue reading New deals with Balkan countries to target people-smuggling gangs

Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor is being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Dublin hotel room. In a court hearing, the woman, Nikita Hand, alleged that Mr McGregor had choked her three times during the attack and she believed that she was going to die. Ms Hand has filed a civil action… Continue reading Conor McGregor: Woman claims MMA fighter choked her before rape

Lucy Letby, the nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven others, told a colleague she could offer her “tips” on getting away with murder, an inquiry into her crimes has heard. Union representative Hayley Griffiths became friends with Letby when the nurse was moved off the neonatal unit in 2016 following… Continue reading Letby 'offered tips on getting away with murder', public inquiry hears

Prince William has said that his wife, Catherine is recovering well following her treatment for cancer. Speaking to reporters ahead of presenting the environmental Earthshot Prize in Cape Town, South Africa, the Prince of Wales praised the Princess of Wales, explaining she was doing ‘really well.’ For the ceremony, the royal was sporting a friendship… Continue reading Kate has been amazing this whole year, Prince William says

Liam Payne’s body has been released by Argentine authorities after undergoing further toxicology and laboratory tests. The confirmation was made by public prosecutor Andrés Madrea. Payne passed away in Buenos Aires after falling from a balcony on the third floor of a hotel three weeks ago. The autopsy report revealed that Payne suffered internal and… Continue reading Liam Payne's body flown back to the UK

John Cannan, who was convicted of killing newlywed Shirley Banks in 1989 and was a suspect in the disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, has died in prison at the age of 70. Cannan was believed to have been nicknamed “Mr Kipper,” the name given by Ms Lamplugh to the mystery man with whom she… Continue reading Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect John Cannan dies in prison

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued tighter rules surrounding gifts and hospitality given to government ministers, following a recent controversy involving Labour officials receiving gifts from donors. While ministers will still be allowed to receive gifts, the ministerial code will now require them to consider the “need to maintain the public’s confidence in the… Continue reading Keir Starmer tightens rules on gifts to ministers