Category: UK News

During his High Court libel trial, actor and producer Noel Clarke accused the Guardian’s publisher of ruining his life for years with their articles. Clarke, known for his roles in Doctor Who and Kidulthood, began his testimony on Monday. The 49-year-old is taking legal action against Guardian News and Media (GNM) over articles published in… Continue reading Noel Clarke says life 'smashed' by misconduct allegations

Josie Hannett & Alex Bish from BBC South East Investigations Team shed light on the story of an Albanian national, simply identified as Gzim, who made the journey to the UK illegally and found himself in dire circumstances working on a cannabis farm. Gzim was one of over 12,600 Albanians who undertook the perilous journey… Continue reading Albanian migrant says illegal working in the UK was unbearable

Front pages of newspapers across the UK are dominated by the collision in the North Sea between two ships, resulting in a devastating inferno. The Mirror’s headline “Catastrophe” highlights the severity of the incident, showcasing the impact with fears for wildlife. The Metro follows suit with a picture of billowing smoke and flames, depicting the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: North Sea 'catastrophe' and beaming Kate pictured

Birmingham has seen a surge in overflowing wheelie bins and piles of black bags cluttering the streets lately. This unsightly mess is a result of intermittent strikes by refuse collectors since January, leaving the city in disarray. The chaos has attracted animals like rats, who have taken advantage of the situation and feasted on the… Continue reading Birmingham bin strike brings out rats as indefinite walkout starts

The governments of Wales and the UK have jointly announced a £1m fund to investigate pollution sources in the River Wye. This funding will support a comprehensive cross-border research program involving local farmers, environmental groups, and citizen scientists. The goal is to address concerns over the river’s declining status and develop solutions for its recovery.… Continue reading River Wye: New £1m joint government fund to investigate pollution

A recent report has highlighted a concerning trend in ambulance handover performance in Northern Ireland, with a significant number of patients at risk of harm due to delays. The report, conducted by the comptroller and auditor general, revealed that approximately 3,800 patients may have been subjected to severe harm last year because of these delays.… Continue reading Ambulance handover delays putting 'patients at risk of harm'

Wayne Rooney and Tyson Fury are teaming up as co-managers for England’s Soccer Aid 2025, where Rooney will also be making a return to the pitch after coming out of retirement. The annual charity match, taking place on June 15, will see the duo leading England against a World XI at Old Trafford, the iconic… Continue reading Soccer Aid 2025: Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to co-manage England at Old Trafford

A man with a history of making antisemitic social media posts has been charged by the Home Office for knowingly entering the UK without authorization. Identified as Mosab Abdulkarim Al-Gassas, also known as Abu Wadee, he is suspected of arriving via a small boat and was brought to shore in Kent on Thursday. However, it… Continue reading Abu Wadee: Palestinian migrant who made antisemitic posts charged

Political reporter Joshua Nevett and political correspondent Helen Catt have reported on Sir Keir Starmer’s criticisms of the current benefits system. The Labour leader has described the system as “unsustainable”, “indefensible” and “unfair”, emphasizing that the government cannot ignore the issues at hand. Starmer addressed Labour MPs, expressing concerns about the negative impact of the… Continue reading Benefit system unfair and indefensible, says PM

In a recent incident in the North Sea, a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical collided with a tanker transporting jet fuel for the US military. The collision occurred before 10:00 GMT, with the Stena Immaculate tanker being hit while anchored by the container ship Solong. According to tracking data analyzed by BBC Verify, the incident… Continue reading What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision