Category: UK News

“Russia started this” says PM as Putin warns West of retaliation

Sir Keir Starmer has stated that Russia “began” the conflict in Ukraine, and should therefore be the party responsible for ending it. This comment comes in response to Vladimir Putin’s claim that Moscow would consider the firing of Western missiles aimed at Russia to be a serious escalation of the war, with the consequential participation… Continue reading “Russia started this” says PM as Putin warns West of retaliation

Northern Lights may be visible across parts of UK tonight

Meteorologists are predicting that the Northern Lights could be visible across parts of the UK on Thursday night. The Met Office believes that the lights, which are also known as aurora borealis, may appear in the night sky over Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England. The first half of Thursday night will provide the best… Continue reading Northern Lights may be visible across parts of UK tonight

Bradford City of Culture 2025: David Hockney, Turner Prize and Bronte tribute in line-up

Bradford, the UK City of Culture for 2025, has unveiled a year-long programme of events to showcase the city’s rich and diverse talents. The lineup includes music, art, theatre, outdoor events, and exhibitions celebrating the Brontë sisters, David Hockney, and local heritage. The 2025 Turner Prize will be hosted at Bradford’s Cartwright Hall art gallery.… Continue reading Bradford City of Culture 2025: David Hockney, Turner Prize and Bronte tribute in line-up

Derry Girls: Tourists say new awning 'splits' mural in half

Visitors to Londonderry have expressed their disappointment after a pub awning was erected, partially blocking the city’s Derry Girls mural. Since its creation in 2019, tourists have flocked to Badgers Bar in Orchard Street to take photos with the mural of Erin, Michelle, Orla, Clare, and James from the hit Channel 4 comedy. However, planning… Continue reading Derry Girls: Tourists say new awning 'splits' mural in half

Mum's anger at Wes Streeting's child cancer task force 'pause'

The mother of a child who lost her life to a rare form of cancer has criticized the government for pausing the work of a group aimed at combating the disease in children. The Children and Young People’s Cancer Taskforce was formed in February 2024 after Charlotte Fairall’s daughter, Sophie, was diagnosed with soft tissue… Continue reading Mum's anger at Wes Streeting's child cancer task force 'pause'

Mum of Manchester Arena victim Martyn Hett relieved as bill enters Commons

The UK government has introduced the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill to Parliament, following years of campaigning by Figen Murray, the mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett. The legislation, known as Martyn’s Law in honour of her son, will require venues with a capacity of more than 200 people to have a plan… Continue reading Mum of Manchester Arena victim Martyn Hett relieved as bill enters Commons

TV junk food ads to be banned before 9pm from next year

Starting October 1, 2025, advertisements for junk food will be banned on television before 9 p.m., according to the government. Both a complete ban on paid online advertisements and a 9 p.m. bad on junk food advertising on TV are intended to combat childhood obesity, according to Labor. Boris Johnson had previously committed to a… Continue reading TV junk food ads to be banned before 9pm from next year

Police minister's purse stolen at police conference

The UK Policing Minister, Dame Diana Johnson, had her purse stolen from a hotel on Tuesday while she was speaking at the annual conference of the Police Superintendents’ Association. A member of Home Office staff also had their belongings taken. Warwickshire Police said a 56-year-old man from Coventry had been arrested on suspicion of burglary… Continue reading Police minister's purse stolen at police conference