Category: UK News

Kieran Usher, 32, from Sunderland has been sentenced to four years and four months in jail for his involvement in the riots on August 2nd. Usher is the first adult in England to be charged with riot following the widespread disorder in the area last month. Usher was filmed with a group of at least… Continue reading Sunderland man first to be jailed on riot charge

Scottish Conservative party members have elected Russell Findlay as their new leader after a contentious contest that saw complaints about party interference. Findlay, a former journalist and West of Scotland MSP, comfortably defeated his colleagues Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher by winning 2,565 out of a total of 4,155 votes cast. The election was held… Continue reading New Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay promises to 'change' party

A new report has found that police forces in England and Wales are not adequately protecting victims of stalking. The review concluded that there is a lack of understanding among officers about the scale and types of stalking, which is leaving some victims at serious risk. Campaigners had called for an investigation into the policing… Continue reading Stalking victims failed by police, report finds

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted to persuade the Duke of Sussex to reconsider leaving his royal duties, according to an upcoming memoir. The book, entitled Unleashed, indicates that Johnson had an unscheduled “manly pep talk” with Prince Harry during the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London in January 2020. The memorandum, serialised in the… Continue reading Boris Johnson's 'hopeless' bid to persuade Prince Harry to stay

Two individuals have been sentenced to prison terms for inciting racial hatred on social media during the summer riots. Tyler Kay was sentenced to 38 months, while Jordan Parlour received a 20-month sentence. Following the unrest, Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticised social media, stating that the platforms “carries responsibility” for tackling misinformation. More than 30… Continue reading They were arrested for posting on social media during the riots – will it change anything?

Amidst the lush greens of Angus lies Martin Cessford’s secret five-hectare hemp farm. The plants soar over 6ft-tall, but their location remains concealed owing to the sheer misinformation regarding the plant. Despite the fact that hemp contains a negligible amount of THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana, people are still skeptical about its usage. “Other… Continue reading Why do hemp farmers have to hide their crops?

Patients in the UK suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have complained about the shortage of medication needed to treat their condition, which began roughly a year ago. While the UK government promised that shortages were going to end by December 2023 when it issued a patient safety alert over the problem in September… Continue reading ADHD medication shortage: ‘We’re rationing meds to get by’

In a bid to keep the memory of her son Fergus alive, Ruth had long been searching for a tree with special meaning to plant in his memory. Fergus tragically died from cancer when he was just 12 years old, and Ruth wanted a tribute to her son that would also draw attention to the… Continue reading Sycamore Gap sapling gifted in memory of boy with cancer

The cruise ship Villa Vie Residences has been docked in Belfast for over five months, after it arrived to be outfitted on May 30th. Initially, the ship was due to depart four months ago, however, repairs were needed and it was subsequently held up in the Northern Irish port. The lengthy delay has left passengers… Continue reading Belfast cruise: Could the stranded ship be ready to leave?

AI-Enabled Fraud Poses Risks to Companies The use of artificial intelligence to perpetrate CEO fraud is becoming increasingly prevalent, and companies are being urged to be on their guard. Reports of AI-generated scams have been on the rise, and it is becoming a growing concern. One case in Hong Kong highlighted the potential risks after… Continue reading Can Joe Tidy's AI clone fool his colleagues?