Category: UK News

A man convicted of murder who had been unlawfully absent for more than a week has been captured in the Republic of Ireland. Gary Anderson, aged 29, received a life sentence in 2023 alongside his brother for the killing of Karol Kelly in Londonderry. Anderson was granted temporary release from prison to attend his father’s… Continue reading Gary Anderson: On-the-run killer arrested in Donegal

The Home Secretary has called for an immediate investigation following the arrival of two migrant vessels on the beaches of Kent without interception at sea. Shabana Mahmood instructed Border Security Command to conduct a thorough review after these boats reached the shore—one landing at Samphire Hoe, located between Dover and Folkestone on Tuesday, and another… Continue reading Urgent review after two migrant boats land on Kent beaches

During a training exercise in Anglesey, two RAF pilots ejected safely and parachuted to the ground before their jet crashed. According to North Wales Police, both pilots sustained minor injuries and were receiving medical treatment. The incident occurred near RAF Valley, prompting a response from Coastguard and Wales Air Ambulance helicopters that were dispatched to… Continue reading Watch: Pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting took to X to address the incident, confirming that an investigation is currently underway. He expressed his immediate concern for the pilots involved and assured that further updates would be provided as information becomes available. Helen Jenner, Leader of Reform UK Wales, reflected on the significance of RAF Valley, highlighting its… Continue reading RAF Valley plane crash on Anglesey as two pilots eject

Fifty-one migrants arrived in Dover early Wednesday morning after spending over 30 hours crossing the sea in a small boat. Their arrival occurred around 00:30 BST, following reports that they might come ashore near Gosport in Hampshire, where hundreds of protesters had gathered the previous evening. The boat had departed from the Normandy coast on… Continue reading Migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea

Authorities are currently investigating a video that appears to show anti-migrant campaigner Daniel Thomas damaging an inflatable boat in the English Channel with a knife. The boat had been transporting around 50 migrants who had set off from a beach in Normandy. Once the migrants reached the UK’s search and rescue zone, they were picked… Continue reading Police looking at video of anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas slashing at boat with knife

Following recent leadership changes within the party, Jones has been elected as deputy leader, taking over the position formerly held by Jenner. Jones, who represents Sir Fynwy Torfaen in the Senedd, expressed strong support for Jenner, describing her as a “dynamic leader” and a “good choice the whole group can now get behind.” She emphasized… Continue reading Reform Wales deputy criticises James Evans for leadership claim

Government-appointed back-to-work expert Sir Charlie Mayfield has emphasized the importance of maintaining phone communication between employees who are off sick and their employers. As the leader of the Keep Britain Working taskforce, Sir Charlie suggests that fostering direct conversations instead of relying solely on emails and sick notes could play a crucial role in helping… Continue reading Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says

Scotland reported a significant rise in drug-related fatalities last year, with deaths increasing by 11% to total 1,133. This figure marks an increase of 116 deaths compared to the previous year, pushing the total number of drug-related deaths over the past decade to more than 11,000. According to the National Records of Scotland (NRS), after… Continue reading Drug deaths rise sharply in Scotland as figures remain worst in Europe

An international organization has forecast that the UK’s economic growth next year will be slightly lower than previously anticipated, influenced largely by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) identified the prolonged war involving the US and Israel in Iran as a key factor affecting the economic outlook… Continue reading UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, OECD says