Category: UK News

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has informed ministers that she plans to implement tax rises and spending cuts amounting to £40bn in the upcoming Budget, according to sources close to the government who spoke to the BBC. Reeves revealed that the £22bn shortfall left by the previous administration would only be enough to… Continue reading Rachel Reeves eyes £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

Reports suggest that Germany’s Thomas Tuchel will be announced as the new manager of the England football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Mirror states that Tuchel has secured a “lucrative deal” to take over from current manager Gareth Southgate. Meanwhile, The Sun features the headline “football’s coming home” in German, adding that… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'England pick German' and 'Taylorgate'

General Sir Mike Jackson, the former head of the British Army, has passed away at the age of 80, the army has confirmed. Sir Mike, a much-loved and respected soldier, led the army during the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, following previous service in the Balkans and Northern Ireland. In 1999, he famously refused… Continue reading Former army head General Sir Mike Jackson dies

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Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been a popular sight among sky-watchers across the UK, and this week is their last chance to marvel at its beauty before it vanishes for another 80,000 years. While the brightness of the comet has started to decrease, it is still visible on Tuesday night, given favourable weather conditions. The best… Continue reading Comet A3: Where to see it in last chance for 80,000 years

Jaydi Hawker, a young girl with an extremely rare genetic disorder, has had her life saved thanks to a pioneering study that allowed doctors to diagnose her condition and provide better treatment. With fewer than 50 people thought to be affected by her form of dwarfism in the world, Jaydi was part of a study… Continue reading Girl’s life saved by pioneering study of rare diseases

The next England manager has been revealed as former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel. According to two sources, Tuchel will become the third non-British permanent manager of the England men’s team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. The announcement comes after England has been without a permanent manager since Gareth Southgate resigned following the Three Lions’… Continue reading Thomas Tuchel agrees to become next England manager

Prince William has joined the growing number of people in the UK playing American football. However, rather than taking to the pitch at a Superbowl game, he made his debut in Kennington Park, South London. Playing the role of quarterback, he was credited with an “unbelievable” throwing arm, according to those who played with him.… Continue reading Prince William touches down with American football

The BBC has unveiled cuts worth £24m ($31m) as part of a wider effort to save £700m per annum. Among the programmes and services affected are the interview strand Hard Talk and the Asian Network News service. The cuts will result in the loss of 155 jobs. Hard Talk’s presenter, Stephen Sackur, who is to… Continue reading BBC News job losses aim to save £24m

Gang violence is on the rise in British jails, according to a report by the BBC. It visited HMP Belmarsh and HMP Isis in London, and interviewed people seeking release and visitors. Both overcrowding – over 1,700 prisoners were released early to ease pressure on the system – and the mixing together of different gang… Continue reading Prison gangs: ‘I’ve chopped people, attacked staff, hidden drugs’