Category: UK News

The mother of a young girl who tragically died after participating in a harmful social media fad is now urging for education on the dangers of solvent abuse to be included in school curriculums. Sonia Hopkin remains devastated after the loss of her 13-year-old daughter, Tiegan Jarman, who was discovered unresponsive in her bedroom in… Continue reading Mum's plea after daughter, 13, died copying social media trend

Nationwide has been ordered to pay a £44 million fine after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that the building society lacked adequate processes to detect financial crime from 2016 to 2021. The regulator highlighted that Nationwide’s systems for risk assessment and transaction monitoring were ineffective during this period. One notable case involved £26 million… Continue reading Nationwide fined £44m for 'inadequate' crime controls

Scottish actor and comedian Stanley Baxter has passed away at the age of 99. Born in Glasgow in 1926, he became one of the most prominent figures in British television over several decades. Baxter was well known for his appearances in numerous successful TV series from the 1960s through to the 1980s, as well as… Continue reading Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99

During her Eras tour, Taylor Swift was seen becoming emotional after spending time with survivors and relatives of the victims involved in the Southport stabbing incident. Behind-the-scenes video footage captured the moment she broke down in tears following a private meeting with those impacted by the tragic event. The stabbing occurred in July 2024 at… Continue reading Taylor Swift breaks down as she talks of Southport attack

In Northern Ireland, a number of care homes have recently advised family members to avoid visiting their relatives as a precautionary step against the ongoing flu virus outbreak. This development coincides with an increase in flu cases, which is putting additional strain on hospitals and frontline healthcare workers. Some health trusts have responded by promoting… Continue reading Flu: Several care homes advice against visits amid rise

Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed an unexpected contraction in the UK economy in October, with a 0.1% decline rather than the 0.1% growth that economists had anticipated. This downturn extended to the three-month period ending in October, which also saw a 0.1% reduction in overall economic output. The impact of… Continue reading UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to bring all its intelligence branches together under one unified organisation in response to rising threats posed by hostile actors to the UK. This restructuring involves integrating units from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, UK Space Command, and Permanent Joint Headquarters. The combined entity, known… Continue reading MoD to unify all intelligence units under single command

Families who have lost loved ones to drivers under the influence of drugs are urging for stricter powers to be granted to police, allowing them to immediately revoke a driver’s licence at the roadside if there is suspicion of drug use. One such family is that of Charlie Ward, whose father Steven Ward was fatally… Continue reading Families call for tougher laws on drug-driving killers

A rare opportunity is presenting itself for the public to view the final letter penned by Mary Queen of Scots, composed only hours before her execution. After enduring 19 years of imprisonment by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, Mary wrote this poignant letter from her cell. Addressed to her brother-in-law, King Henry III of France,… Continue reading Rare public display for Mary Queen of Scots' final letter

Kevin Sinfield, the former rugby league player, recently visited the family of Kyle Sieniawski, a 14-year-old boy who passed away last week after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) less than a year ago. Kyle was from Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and his family gathered at Gorseinon Rugby Club in Swansea to meet… Continue reading Kevin Sinfield meets family of boy who died of motor neurone disease