Category: UK News

The latest attacks on Israel by Iran have led to widespread coverage across the British press. Nearly all of Wednesday’s front pages lead with pictures of missile bombardment over Israel’s Ashkelon city, and the follow-up Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Times leads with the headline “the Middle East erupts” and detailed photos of… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Middle East erupts' and OBE for Queen's funeral horse

UK forces were reportedly involved in providing support to Israel during the recent conflict in the Middle East after Iran launched a missile attack on the country. Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed that British forces had “played their part in attempts to prevent further escalation,” but provided no further details. According to sources, British fighter… Continue reading UK forces involved in response to Iran attacks on Israel

A new report from the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP), suggests that the standard of education that children receive whilst imprisoned in young offender institutions (YOIs) is declining sharply. The review revealed that many students had only 30 minutes out of their cells per day due to… Continue reading Prison education failing young offenders – Ofsted

An NHS surgeon used a Swiss Army knife during an operation after insisting he couldn’t find a sterile scalpel. While the trust said the procedure was an emergency, the surgeon’s actions “should not have been necessary.” Experts reacted with horror to the news, pointing out that a penknife is not sterile and not intended for… Continue reading Brighton: Surgeon operated with penknife he uses to cut up lunch

Old Marylebone Town Hall in London has become the stage for a major matrimonial event. The building, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, saw 100 couples gather together to legalise their relationships and renew their vows. For a fee of £100, the celebrants were able to get married or enter into a civil partnership. The… Continue reading 'Love in the air' – 100 weddings in a day at Old Marylebone Town Hall

Buckingham Palace has revealed that Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child. The 36-year-old granddaughter of Elizabeth II and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, will welcome the new arrival in early spring next year. King Charles III has already been informed, and both families are said to be “delighted”. After the birth of the… Continue reading Princess Beatrice announces pregnancy with second child

David Beckham spoke about his pride and excitement in working with Prince William to raise funds for the London Air Ambulance service. The former footballer and the Duke of Cambridge visited RAF Northolt, where they met with the crew and staff who operate the life-saving helicopters. Beckham climbed aboard the aircraft and spoke with broadcasters… Continue reading 'East End boy' David Beckham helps with Prince William fundraiser

As a person with paralysis, I was forced to crawl on the floor of a plane to use the toilet during a flight back to London from Warsaw. This uncomfortable and degrading experience reminded me of the challenges disabled passengers face while travelling, which is much smaller compared to the horrors faced by people in… Continue reading BBC's Frank Gardner forced to crawl to toilet on plane

The UK Foreign Secretary has warned British citizens in Lebanon that they may not be able to leave quickly if the current situation deteriorates. David Lammy has told nationals to leave by either commercial flights or a UK-chartered plane scheduled to leave on Wednesday. He also indicated that Beirut airport may close if the fighting… Continue reading ‘No guarantee’ of way out for Brits staying in Lebanon – Lammy

After months of delays, the Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey finally set sail from Belfast Harbour on the evening of Monday, 1 November before dropping anchor nearby overnight. Scheduled to leave Belfast in May, the ship was beset with delays and remained anchored off the coast until time for departure. According to BBC News NI, some… Continue reading Belfast cruise: Villa Vie Residences remains in lough after departure