Category: UK News

Sir Keir Starmer has acknowledged that transforming the country will require time and urged voters to evaluate his leadership at the next general election. Speaking to the BBC, he highlighted that his government had taken positive steps, especially in addressing the cost-of-living crisis, but stressed that further efforts were necessary. This statement comes amid a… Continue reading Judge me at next election, Keir Starmer tells doubters

An organised crime group involved in the theft of over 100 keyless ignition vehicles valued at more than £2 million has left victims expressing deep distress over their losses. The gang specifically targeted vehicles primarily from Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire, stealing 107 cars and vans between February and October 2023. Following their thefts, the vehicles… Continue reading Victims left 'devastated' by £2m car-theft gang

Shumeet Banerji, a member of the BBC’s board, has stepped down citing concerns about “governance issues” within the corporation’s leadership. In a letter explaining his resignation, Banerji expressed frustration over not being consulted regarding the circumstances surrounding the recent departures of the BBC’s director general, Tim Davie, and its News chief executive, Deborah Turness. The… Continue reading BBC board member resigns and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation

Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been sentenced to ten and a half years in prison following his admission to receiving bribes in exchange for delivering pro-Russia interviews and speeches. The 52-year-old from Llangefni, Anglesey, reportedly accepted payments amounting to as much as £40,000 to support pro-Russian politicians in Ukraine.… Continue reading Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery

A second Member of Parliament (MP) has chosen to leave Your Party, a recently established left-wing political group founded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and ex-Labour MP Zarah Sultana. Iqbal Mohamed, the MP representing Dewsbury and Batley, announced his departure through a social media statement. While he did not provide specific reasons for stepping… Continue reading Iqbal Mohamed quits Jeremy Corbyn's new left-wing party

A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following a series of three related house fires in a Leicestershire town. The incidents occurred within a short timeframe early on Friday morning, prompting swift responses from emergency services. The fires broke out at 07:05 GMT on Holywell Avenue in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, followed shortly… Continue reading Attempted murder arrest after three 'linked' house fires in Ashby

Ahmad Mulakhil, an Afghan national aged 23, has admitted to sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. At Warwick Crown Court, Mulakhil pleaded guilty to one count of raping a child under the age of 13, a charge he had initially denied. He had also been facing additional accusations, including child abduction, three counts… Continue reading Afghan national admits raping 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton

Following Scotland’s historic 4-2 victory over Denmark that secured their place at the World Cup for the first time since 1998, fans expressing their joy on social media have faced criticism due to actions taken by Uefa. Videos capturing celebrations and key moments from the match were removed from platforms like X (formerly Twitter), leading… Continue reading Uefa orders Scotland fans to remove celebration videos from X

Pope Leo XIV amazed spectators outside the Vatican today when he skillfully caught a Tyrone GAA jersey thrown toward him. The moment drew enthusiastic reactions from the crowd, highlighting the Pope’s unexpected agility. The jersey was tossed by Aidan Gallagher, a producer from Tyrone, who described the catch as “great.” Gallagher noted the significance of… Continue reading Pope Leo impresses crowd with 'great catch'

Nathan Gill, who previously led Reform UK in Wales, has been sentenced to ten and a half years in prison for accepting bribes connected to a campaign supporting Russia. This significant development came after authorities discovered incriminating messages on Gill’s phone during an airport search. The evidence surfaced when police seized Gill’s phone at Manchester… Continue reading Watch the moment Nathan Gill is sentenced