Category: UK News

Two offshore wind farms situated near the west and north coasts of Wales have recently been awarded funding by the UK government, a move expected to generate up to 7,000 new jobs. One of these, the Erebus wind farm, planned off Pembrokeshire, aims to become Wales’ inaugural floating offshore wind development, following similar ventures already… Continue reading Two offshore wind farms win funding off Wales coastline

The Chancellor has expressed deep concern over the burden that rising business rates are placing on pubs. While she indicated that measures to ease the impending rate increases for pubs are imminent, she appeared hesitant to extend similar support to other segments of the hospitality industry. Rachel Reeves assured that an announcement aimed specifically at… Continue reading Rachel Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates

Supporters of the rap group Kneecap convened outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London ahead of an appeal hearing concerning the dismissal of a terrorism charge against one of the band’s members. The UK government is challenging the September 2025 ruling that had nullified the case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh on procedural grounds… Continue reading Kneecap terrorism charge appeal case begins at High Court

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called on Labour members to cease making excuses regarding the slow progress in public service reforms. Speaking at a think tank conference, he criticized what he described as an “excuses culture” within the centre-left, warning that such an attitude damages their credibility. “If we tell the public that we can’t… Continue reading Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour

A major new offshore wind farm is planned off the coast of East Lothian, following the award of a significant contract by the UK government. SSE is set to develop the Berwick Bank wind farm, located in the outer Firth of Forth, which will feature up to 307 turbines. This installation is projected to generate… Continue reading Contract secured for one of world's largest offshore wind farms Berwick Bank

The UK has recently awarded contracts for an unprecedented number of offshore wind projects, marking a significant push toward expanding the nation’s clean energy capacity. These developments cover locations across England, Scotland, and Wales, and notably include what is projected to be the largest offshore wind farm in the world, situated off Scotland’s coast in… Continue reading UK secures record supply of offshore wind but price rises

A campaign group representing rural communities in County Fermanagh has announced plans to take their hospital advocacy efforts directly to Stormont, expressing frustration that their concerns are being overlooked. The focus of their campaign is the suspension of emergency general surgery services at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), which has left some patients facing… Continue reading Fermanagh: Swah services group say it will bring campaign to Stormont

The decision to abandon the plan for mandatory digital identification for workers in the UK marks a significant retreat from one of the prime minister’s key policy initiatives announced earlier this autumn. This reversal weakens what had been presented as a cornerstone of his government’s agenda. Reflecting on when Sir Keir Starmer initially unveiled these… Continue reading Digital IDs: Starmer’s change of heart another ‘almighty backtracking’

Gareth Ward, the chef behind Wales’ only restaurant holding two Michelin stars, has responded to a recent one-star hygiene rating given to his establishment, Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms. Located near Machynlleth in Ceredigion, this high-end dining venue charges nearly £500 per guest and was inspected by food safety officers on 5 November. The Food Standards… Continue reading Top Welsh restaurant Ynyshir told food safety needs 'major improvement'

The government has introduced its inaugural UK Town of Culture competition, inviting towns of varying sizes throughout the nation to share their distinctive stories. Announced in October 2025, this initiative aims to “restore pride in communities” by encouraging entrants to present local aspirations and voices through cultural programming. An expert panel will select three finalists… Continue reading First UK Town of Culture competition for 'unique' stories