Category: UK News

A new initiative is set to provide enhanced financial support for individuals seeking guidance to invest their money, particularly those who might otherwise rely on family, friends, or social media influencers for advice. Beginning in April, authorised banks and financial institutions will be permitted by the City regulator to offer targeted recommendations on investments and… Continue reading Banks to get new powers to give financial advice

A notable item of television history has recently been put on the market that will undoubtedly excite fans of the beloved BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey. The iconic red bus from Dave’s Coaches, prominently featured in the series, is now up for sale online with a price tag of £200,000. This 33-seater vehicle, driven by… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey's Dave's Coaches up for sale for £200k

This year has seen several unique and historically significant sites across England receive enhanced protection, as Historic England adds new listings to its National Heritage List. Among the 199 new sites designated in 2025 are an enigmatic shipwreck, a striking cathedral, and a pioneering locale in communication history, each recognized for their architectural or historic… Continue reading Shipwrecks and submarines: Protecting England's unusual heritage

A prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy advocate residing in the UK has recently been subjected to a disturbing campaign of harassment. This involved the delivery of letters containing fabricated, sexually explicit images of her sent from China to her neighbors. Carmen Lau, aged 30, who sought refuge in the UK four years ago, shared with the… Continue reading Exiled Hong Kong activist target of harassment campaign

The chief executive of one of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical firms has identified the United States as the most attractive destination for business investment. Dame Emma Walmsley, who leads GSK, a major player in vaccines and medicines, revealed plans to invest $30 billion (£23 billion) in the US by the year 2030. This announcement comes… Continue reading GSK boss says US is the best country to invest in

For more than two decades, Fatboy Slim’s track *Satisfaction Skank* circulated widely as one of the most bootlegged recordings globally. This elusive piece, which samples the iconic riff from the Rolling Stones’ *Satisfaction*, has now received official clearance from the Stones, allowing for its formal release. Norman Cook, better known by his stage name Fatboy… Continue reading Rolling Stones finally approve Fatboy Slim sample after 25 years

The text you shared appears to be from a BBC article recounting the experiences of women suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), a severe form of pregnancy sickness. Here’s a summary of key points and stories mentioned: ### Overview – HG is a severe condition beyond typical morning sickness, causing extreme nausea, vomiting, and dehydration. –… Continue reading Hyperemesis gravidarum: Expectant mums tell of severe pregnancy sickness

New regulations proposed by the Trump administration could require visitors from visa-waiver countries, including the UK, to reveal their social media activity covering the previous five years before entering the United States. According to the Guardian, this measure aims to enhance immigration controls and security. Meanwhile, the paper also commemorates the recent passing of author… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Trawl for World Cup fans' and 'women's champion' peerage

Artificial intelligence is making increasingly significant inroads into UK classrooms, sparking debate over its role in education and its potential to alleviate teacher workload. Across the country, schools are experimenting with innovations like remote instruction and AI-generated deepfake avatars to supplement traditional teaching methods. The government highlights AI’s capacity to revolutionize education, particularly by easing… Continue reading Are remote teachers and AI deepfakes the answer to recruitment issues?

Keira Bell, a campaigner who previously underwent treatment with puberty blocking drugs as a teenager, has expressed strong concerns about an upcoming clinical trial involving these medications for gender-questioning children. Speaking to the BBC, she described the trial as unethical and warned that it could cause harm to participating children. The study, known as the… Continue reading Campaigners call puberty blocker trial unethical, in legal letter to Wes Streeting