Category: UK News

David Lammy, the UK’s foreign secretary, has announced that the British government has chartered a commercial flight out of Lebanon to assist British nationals wanting to leave due to the recent violence in the region. The flight is scheduled to leave Beirut on Wednesday. Vulnerable people will be given priority, and British nationals and their… Continue reading UK charters flight for Britons to leave Lebanon

The Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK for the WellChild charity’s annual awards ceremony. Prince Harry, who is the patron of the charity, celebrated the accomplishments of young people and their families dealing with severe health conditions. He attended the event held at a central London hotel, where he praised the children and… Continue reading Prince Harry celebrates 'little legends' at London charity awards

The families of hostages who are being held in Gaza have criticized the UK government for not doing enough to free their relatives. Speaking at a news conference in London along with UK-Israeli relatives of those murdered on 7 October, they called on the government to take a “hands-on approach” towards the situation. They also… Continue reading Families of Gaza hostages call on UK government to 'do more'

A long-lost interview given by The Beatles for a Playboy magazine feature is expected to be auctioned. The two-hour interview took place in October 1964; journalist and radio host Jean Shepherd conducted the interview after a concert in Exeter ABC. The omega auctions with a price tag starting at £10,000 will auction the cassette tapes.… Continue reading 'Lost' Beatles Playboy interview tapes to be auctioned

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has called for an independent review of physician and anaesthesia associates (PAs and AAs) in England amid a “increasingly acrimonious and destructive debate” about their role in healthcare. While the group has broadly supported the use of PAs and AAs in assisting healthcare teams, it has expressed concern over… Continue reading Call for independent review into physician associates

Authorities are investigating pollution in a river near Fort William following reports of dead fish, blood and scales. Members of the public spotted a discharge coming from a waste pipe and reported the issue to regulators on Sunday. Seafood supplier Mowi Scotland, which has a processing plant nearby, conducted an investigation and said the pollutant… Continue reading Probe over Fort William river 'polluted with dead fish and blood'

Two Conservative leadership candidates have made contrasting statements regarding the Tory’s future alignment with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party. Speaking at the Conservative conference in Birmingham, Tom Tugendhat warned against his party becoming similar to Reform UK, instead advocating for the Tories to “rebuild trust” with the public. Kemi Badenoch, a rival leadership contender, stated… Continue reading Tom Tugendhat warns against Tories becoming Reform UK

Passengers of the Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey cruise ship have been delayed for four months in Belfast due to repairs but were due to depart on Monday evening. However, passengers were waiting for the ship to arrive at the departure dock, causing further delays. The CEO of Villa Vie, Mike Petterson, told passengers they were… Continue reading Belfast cruise ship not yet at departure dock

An eight-year-old boy from Frizington, identified as Jay Cartmell, has tragically passed away following an incident which left him with a gunshot wound to the face and head. The incident occurred on land close to the A66, north of Warcop in Cumbria, on Saturday afternoon. Despite efforts to save his life, Jay later died in… Continue reading Cumbria farm shooting victim, 8, is named as Jay Cartmell

Simon Case, the UK’s most senior civil servant, has announced his resignation from the position of Cabinet Secretary by the end of the year due to health reasons. Case has been undergoing treatment for a “neurological condition” for the past 18 months. In his statement, he makes it clear that the decision to step down… Continue reading Cabinet Secretary to step down on health grounds