Category: UK News

Changes to the winter fuel payment (WFP) in England and Wales have split opinion among the elderly. The removal of the £300 annual payment, which has run since 1997, will only be received by those on certain benefits. Previous eligibility covered all pensioners, with around 10.8 million receiving WFP last winter. However, some pensioners are… Continue reading Winter fuel payment: We spend it on holidays, say some pensioners

The creator behind this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has given her thoughts on the recent controversies surrounding the show as it returns to our screens. Karen Smith, the co-creator and first executive producer, told BBC News that while she hopes everyone can move forward and learn from the recent issues, it is unlikely that people… Continue reading Strictly returns, hoping to 'recover and move forward'

Tallie Brazier, a 22-year old intern at the Sea Watch Foundation, who tragically passed away in a car accident in April, has had two dolphins named after her. The dolphins, a mother and calf, are currently being spotted in Cardigan Bay by wildlife enthusiasts. Brazier was interning at the Sea Watch Foundation in Ceredigion when… Continue reading New Quay dolphins named after Tallie Brazier who died in crash

The UK government has announced that online adverts for junk food will be banned starting October 2025, in a bid to address the country’s growing childhood obesity problem. The ban will also apply to TV adverts shown before 9pm. Health minister Andrew Gwynne stated that the restrictions will “help protect children” from advertisements that can… Continue reading Junk food ban: What is included under new advert rules for online?

Tensions surrounding the potential of a conflict continue to surge, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for the West to take action. In a statement published by The Daily Mail, Zelensky urges the West to “stop delays and let us fire missiles into Russia”. His comments highlight the possible outbreak of a wider conflict, with… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Stop delays' says Zelensky and 'a tear for Sven'

Two World War II veterans recently celebrated their 100th birthdays by taking to the skies in a Spitfire. Queenie Hall, also known as Robbie, who has already reached this milestone, and Dorothea Barron, 99 and with a birthday next month, each enjoyed a flight in an aircraft flown from the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar in… Continue reading Kent: World War Two veterans fly in Spitfires for 100th birthdays

Late on Sunday night, London’s Grove Gallery on New Cavendish Street experienced a break-in, with the burglars making off with a lone item: Banksy’s popular piece ‘Girl with Balloon.’ Given the prominence of the street artist, the Metropolitan Police quickly launched an investigation into what appeared to be a brazen theft. Fortunately, it didn’t take… Continue reading Watch: Inside gallery where Banksy artwork was stolen

A London art gallery which was displaying a Banksy piece of work was robbed at around 11 pm on Sunday night. Following an ongoing investigation, it has since been announced that two men have been charged in relation to this crime. The CCTV footage depicts the moment in which the artwork was stolen from Grove… Continue reading CCTV video shows moment Banksy artwork stolen from London gallery

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The Green Party of England and Wales have been ordered to pay £90,000 to cover the costs of their former deputy leader, Shahrar Ali, who won a discrimination case against them. In February, a court ruled that the Greens had unlawfully discriminated against Ali during a row over his gender-critical beliefs and awarded him £9,100… Continue reading Green Party ordered to pay £90k after losing gender critical case