Category: UK News

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The Conservative Party has concluded voting for the new leader over a marathon contest to replace Rishi Sunak. The ballot of party members came to a close on Friday at 17:00 GMT. The winner is expected to be announced on Saturday morning, almost four months after the Tories’ crushing general election defeat which triggered Sunak’s… Continue reading Voting ends for new Conservative Party leader

On Sunday, thousands of people will gather in London for a rally to raise awareness about the importance of clean water in their lives. A study by the University of York found that a rural waterway in the Peak District National Park, Tideswell Brook, had the second highest levels of active pharmaceutical pollution in the… Continue reading Wild swimmer says 'drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Singer Marina Diamandis has announced the arrival of her forthcoming poetry book, Eat The World. The collection of poems, which she describes as more experimental than her music, focusses on her experience with bulimia in her 20s and tackles other topics such as sour relationships, moving to LA and becoming more comfortable with oneself. Diamandis… Continue reading Marina Diamandis: 'It's important to take the shame from bulimia'

Police have announced that the messaging app Snapchat is the most widely-used platform for online grooming. In the year up to March 2024, more than 7,000 Sexual Communication with a Child offences were recorded in the UK, the highest number since the offence was created. Approximately half of the cases where the platform was used for… Continue reading Snapchat most-used app for online grooming, says NSPCC

The word ‘Brat’ has been selected as the Collins Dictionary’s word of the year. The term is defined as someone having a “confident, independent and hedonistic attitude,” which was inspired by singer Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, also called ‘Brat.’ The song has become momentum since its release in June, with people adopting the brat… Continue reading Charli XCX's Brat crowned Collins Dictionary word of the year

A group of individuals attacking police vehicles and buses with fireworks and missiles has caused disorder in the Hay Avenue area of Niddrie, Edinburgh. Riot control officers have been summoned to control the residential area. The public has been recommended not to enter the zone. Lothian Buses has had to pull at least nine bus… Continue reading Fireworks and bricks thrown at police and buses in Edinburgh

The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has faced criticism for the near-record increase in taxes imposed by her recent budget. However, Reeves remains focused on the long-term economic goals of her proposals, stating that this is not a game of speed chess. One of her most significant advantages is the fact that she has a large… Continue reading Rachel Reeves doesn’t mind if you don't like her Budget

An inquest into the death of Peter Lynch, who was found deceased in his cell at HMP Moorland in South Yorkshire in October, has heard that he died from hanging. Lynch was serving a sentence of two years and eight months for violent disorder and was part of the group who caused unrest outside a… Continue reading Rioter Peter Lynch, 61, found hanging in cell, inquest told

Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the UK’s Liberal Democrat party, has announced that he will “very likely” vote against proposed legislation that would permit assisted dying in the country. The bill, set to be debated by members of Parliament later this month, would allow terminally ill individuals in England and Wales to choose to… Continue reading Ed Davey 'minded' to vote against assisted dying bill