Category: UK News

Policymakers at the Bank of England (BoE) are anticipated to maintain the current interest rate amid close monitoring of developments in the Middle East. According to expert predictions, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to keep the benchmark rate steady at 3.75% for the fourth meeting in a row. This decision revolves around efforts… Continue reading Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England

The Major Oak is an ancient oak tree located in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, and is considered one of Britain’s largest and oldest oak trees, having stood for up to 1,200 years. It has been a significant natural monument and tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors over its lifespan. Conservation efforts have aimed to protect the… Continue reading Major Oak: Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree is dead, experts say

An investigation into a fatal head-on collision between two trains in mid-Wales has determined that the tragedy could have been prevented. The crash occurred in October 2024, near the village of Talerddig, Powys, resulting in the death of one passenger and serious injuries to four others. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) concluded that the… Continue reading Powys train crash that killed one and injured four could have been avoided

The final report on the abuse of vulnerable adults at Muckamore Abbey Hospital is set to be released this Thursday, bringing to a close a long and arduous investigation. Glynn Brown, a key campaigner whose son Aaron was among the victims, played a crucial role in prompting the police to investigate after abuse allegations first… Continue reading Muckamore Abbey Hospital report on abuse due to be published

On Scotland’s east coast, two by-elections are set to take place as voters go to the polls. These elections involve the Aberdeen South constituency and the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry area, both prompted by the election of SNP MPs Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins to the Scottish Parliament last month. The timing of these Scottish… Continue reading Voters in Scotland head to the polls for Westminster by-elections

The head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum, has openly expressed his admiration for the popular spy thriller series “Slow Horses,” declaring himself a fan of the show. The series, available on Apple TV+, has been described by some critics as a counterpoint to the classic James Bond narrative. It features Sir Gary Oldman portraying Jackson… Continue reading MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum declares himself a 'Slow Horses man'

David Hunter, aged 78, who was found guilty of manslaughter after the death of his terminally ill wife Janice in Cyprus, has died. The incident occurred in December 2021, when Hunter suffocated his wife, who was battling blood cancer. Though initially charged with murder, he was ultimately convicted of manslaughter and served 19 months in… Continue reading Northumberland miner David Hunter who killed terminally ill wife dies

A court heard that a teenage boy accused of stabbing to death a nine-year-old girl had been expelled from school just hours before the tragic incident. Aria Thorpe suffered a fatal stab wound to her chest at her home in Weston-super-Mare on 15 December 2025. Evidence presented revealed the boy had a history of disruptive… Continue reading Aria Thorpe: Murder-accused teenager 'expelled from school', court hears

Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Nigerian oil minister, has been acquitted of multiple bribery charges following a trial held at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 65-year-old faced five counts of accepting bribes as well as a conspiracy charge, alleged to involve accepting lavish stays in luxury homes and extravagant spending funded by affluent oil executives… Continue reading Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial

Rangers have officially named Derek McInnes as their new manager, agreeing on a three-year deal after settling compensation terms with their Scottish Premiership competitors, Hearts. McInnes steps in as the third Ibrox boss within a single year, taking over from Danny Rohl, who recently confirmed his move to Austrian club RB Salzburg. At 54 years… Continue reading Derek McInnes: Rangers appoint Hearts head coach as manager after Danny Rohl joins Red Bull Salzburg