Category: UK News

Former Harrods employee Catherine has spoken out against ex-boss Mohamed Al Fayed, claiming that when she complained about his inappropriate behaviour, her line manager “brushed it off.” Catherine’s revelation comes days after other women accused the late billionaire of sexual assault. Backing up more than 20 other women who’ve spoken to the BBC, Catherine says… Continue reading Fayed accuser says complaint was 'brushed off by line manager'

Southern parts of the United Kingdom have been hit with thunderstorms, with reports of one confirmed tornado in Aldershot. The Met Office have released yellow warnings and have predicted that more storms and heavy rain are expected over the weekend. On Saturday, the risk of lightning, intense rainfall, hail and gusty winds are expected to… Continue reading Thunderstorms and heavy rain to hit UK over weekend

On Saturday, 700 paratroopers representing eight NATO nations will parachute from 12 aircraft in the Netherlands. Among those jumping will be members of the British Red Devils parachute display team. The commemorative event marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden, a World War Two Allied offensive designed to speed up the invasion of Nazi… Continue reading Paratroopers mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden

Artist George Underwood is taking part in a charity exhibition inspired by a lyric written by his school friend and creative collaborator David Bowie, but it is a particular episode in the late music legend’s life that he will always be remembered for. Underwood is best known as the man who “changed the colour” of… Continue reading David Bowie: The man who left the Starman with mismatched eyes

Daria Kasatkina advanced to the semi-finals of the Korea Open after British number two, Emma Raducanu, was forced to retire from their quarter-final match due to an injury in her left foot. This came after Raducanu struggled with the same problem in the previous round against Yue Yuan. The 21-year-old was broken in the second… Continue reading Emma Raducanu retires injured against Daria Kasatkina at Korea Open

Jane Malyon, a super Christmas fan from White Roding, Essex, has admitted to keeping her Christmas tree up all year round and living in a constant state of festive preparation. Every room in her house is adorned with “tell-tale signs” of Christmas, including stockings, presents, and crackers on the table at all times. Malyon’s grown… Continue reading Christmas lover from Essex has her tree up all year round

A new analysis by Cancer Research UK has revealed concerning levels of variation in waiting times for cancer treatment in England. The charity found that patients affected by cancers of the head and neck or bowel were the most likely to experience delays. Only 50% of these patients were seen within the target 62-day waiting… Continue reading The cancers with longest treatment waits revealed

ISG, the international construction firm, has gone into administration, resulting in the loss of 2,200 jobs. The UK business had been struggling financially for some time, despite holding more than £1bn worth of government contracts. Owners Cathexis had been attempting to secure a rescue deal but this failed, forcing ISG to appoint EY as joint administrators.… Continue reading ISG: Construction giant collapse sees 2,200 jobs cut

The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised anyone with an allergy to peanuts to avoid consuming mustard, after discovering products containing the mustard ingredient as a potential source of hidden contaminants. Mustard and its derivatives are commonly used in dip, sauce, and salad recipes, as well as in some pre-packaged sandwiches. The FSA has… Continue reading Allergy alert over foods contaminated with peanuts

Cleo Sylvestre, the trailblazing actress, has passed away at the age of 79. Her agent confirmed that Sylvestre, the first black actress to play a leading role at the National Theatre and to have a regular leading role in a UK soap opera, Crossroads, would be missed by so many. Sylvestre’s TV appearances included Grange… Continue reading Cleo Sylvestre: Trailblazing actress dies aged 79