Category: UK News

Robert Jenrick, a former immigration minister, has taken the lead in the Conservative leadership contest after securing 33 votes from Tory MPs. Increased support was also seen for Kemi Badenoch, who came in second with 28 votes. Tom Tugendhat gained four more votes to bring his tally to 21, while James Cleverly received 21 votes… Continue reading Mel Stride out as four left in Tory leadership contest

The British government’s decision to restrict winter fuel payments to only the poorest pensioners has been approved in a vote in parliament. The move means payments will stop for millions of pensioners, with the numbers of those entitled falling from 11.4 million to 1.5 million this year. The decision is expected to cut £1.4bn from… Continue reading Winter fuel cuts to go ahead after government wins Commons vote

Following Princess Catherine’s announcement that she had finished her chemotherapy treatment, the Prince of Wales made his first public appearance. He travelled solo to Llanelli to celebrate Welsh culture and sport, beginning at Ysgol Gynradd Swiss Valley, where he met pupils who had participated in this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod. Among them was 10-year-old Ruby Davies,… Continue reading Prince William makes first appearance after Kate cancer video

The death of Steve Dymond, a guest on The Jeremy Kyle Show, was caused by stresses in his relationship and poor mental health, according to Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg. Dymond, 63, was found dead in May 2019, a week after being accused of lying by the presenter during the filming of the former ITV talk… Continue reading No 'clear link' between Jeremy Kyle Show and guest death – coroner

Antony Blinken, the US’s top diplomat, and Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit Ukraine together this week to support the country in its ongoing conflict with Russia, which both men have described as a “critical moment”. During talks in London, the two diplomats discussed topics such as the situation in Gaza and Ukraine, as well… Continue reading Lammy and Blinken to visit Ukraine this week

LGBT veterans who were given a special badge to mark the injustice they faced have refused to wear it until the UK government pays them compensation. The badge was awarded to commemorate the years between 1967-2000 when it was illegal to be gay in the military, and Tuesday’s ceremony was attended by representatives from the… Continue reading LGBT veterans will not wear award badge until compensation paid

A report has found that Suella Braverman was wrong to publicly criticize the Metropolitan Police for its handling of pro-Palestinian marches. The Ch Insp of Constabulary Andy Cooke has said that if her comments were appropriate, she should have made them in private. Ms Braverman had written an article in The Times in November 2021… Continue reading Suella Braverman wrong to slam Met over pro-Palestine protests

Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, has been accused of abusing his power while in office by his successor, Humza Yousaf. The accusations were made in a new BBC documentary which also raised concerns about Mr Salmond’s temper during his time as the head of government. Mr Salmond was cleared of allegations of sexual… Continue reading Humza Yousaf accuses Alex Salmond of abusing power in office

From April 2025, the full state pension is expected to increase by £460 a year. The increase is linked to wages, as they have surged by 4%. Under the “triple lock” system, the state pension rises annually by whichever figure is the highest – either 2.5%, inflation, or earnings growth. The state pension is a… Continue reading What is the state pension triple lock and what is it worth?

A group of 18 members of the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Union Football Club who perished in a plane crash 50 years ago are being remembered by their surviving loved ones. The club members were among 346 people on a Turkish Airlines plane that crashed in Ermonville, near Paris, on March 3, 1974. The rugby… Continue reading Bury rugby players remembered 50 years after plane crash