Category: UK News

Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood has expressed openness to making CCTV installation compulsory within newly proposed national taxi regulations. This follows a government review of taxi licensing across England, prompted by Baroness Casey’s investigation into grooming gangs. Her report highlighted how offenders had exploited taxi services nationwide and called for stricter licensing requirements. Currently, taxi operators… Continue reading Minister open to mandatory CCTV in taxis to tackle grooming gangs

Ofwat has initiated a formal investigation into South East Water (SEW) following multiple water supply disruptions affecting areas in Kent and Sussex. At the peak of the crisis, approximately 30,000 individuals were left without water, and about 10,000 homes still lacked service as the situation unfolded. The regulator’s inquiry will assess whether SEW has met… Continue reading Ofwat investigation opened into Kent and Sussex water issues

The UK economy expanded by 0.3% in November, exceeding expectations thanks to a revival in car manufacturing and an upswing in the services sector. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this growth was primarily fueled by industrial production gains, notably as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) resumed operations following a cyber-attack that had halted… Continue reading UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts

A British diplomat stationed in Moscow has been instructed to leave Russia following accusations from Russian authorities that he was operating as an intelligence officer under diplomatic cover. The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, has had his accreditation revoked and is required to exit the country within two weeks, according to a statement… Continue reading Russia expels British diplomat over allegations of spying

Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, has expressed strong disapproval regarding the continued tenure of West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford. Speaking to Times Radio, Streeting described Guildford’s refusal to resign as “a stain on his character.” This reaction follows Guildford’s apology for submitting incorrect evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee, particularly concerning the… Continue reading Minister 'horrified' West Midlands Police chief still in job

French authorities have prohibited ten British individuals, described as “far-right activists,” from entering the country due to their involvement in efforts to prevent migrants from crossing the English Channel in small vessels. These individuals were reportedly members of a group named Raise the Colours, which engaged in activities along France’s northern coastline, including searching for… Continue reading France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity

Iain Jenkins, a former professional footballer who played at the highest levels of Scottish and international football, has revealed that his athletic career was devastated by a botched spinal operation performed by the disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel. Jenkins described the surgery, conducted in 1999 while he was captain of Dundee United, as a dangerous gamble,… Continue reading Ex-footballer claims rogue surgeon Eljamel ruined his career

Research by the BBC has found that around one-third of councils in England eligible to hold elections this May have requested postponements. The government had informed 63 local authorities last month that it would permit election delays if they raised “genuine concerns” regarding the feasibility of carrying out polls amid an ongoing reform of local… Continue reading Twenty councils in England ask for election delays

Families of those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing have expressed their inability to support the current draft of new legislation aimed at preventing concealment of information by public authorities. Recently, campaigners met with the Prime Minister in Parliament to advocate for the Hillsborough Law to be extended explicitly to cover individual… Continue reading Hillsborough Law campaigners say they cannot back proposed bill

For years, transport experts have advocated for focusing infrastructure investments in the north of England, lamenting the billions of pounds spent predominantly on projects in London, the southeast, and surrounding counties. The Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) initiative aims to change this imbalance, going beyond mere rail expansion to unlock the economic potential of the often-overlooked… Continue reading Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time