Category: UK News

Despite an initial commitment from Stormont to collect data on the effects of permitting increased taxi access to certain bus lanes in Belfast, no information has yet been gathered. The scheme, which began in December 2024, aimed to ease traffic congestion during roadworks near Grand Central Station by allowing more taxis—beyond the previously permitted London-style… Continue reading Belfast: 'No data gathered' on taxis in bus lanes

Finnian Garbutt, the actor recognized for his role in the BBC Northern Ireland police drama *Hope Street*, has passed away peacefully at home. Born in Bangor, Garbutt appeared in the last three series of the show, which is filmed in Donaghadee, County Down. His role as police constable Ryan Power made him a notable presence… Continue reading Finnian Garbutt: Hope Street actor dies aged 28

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has expressed strong confidence that the Scottish National Party (SNP) will secure a majority in the upcoming Scottish Parliament election scheduled for next month. Speaking to the BBC, Swinney predicted his party would reach the 65-seat threshold necessary to form an outright majority, a scenario he says would mandate the… Continue reading John Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election

A man from Britain has admitted to participating in a conspiracy to hack into the computer systems of multiple companies and to steal a substantial amount of virtual currency, totaling at least $8 million (£5.9 million), from victims in the United States. Tyler Buchanan, 24 years old and originally from Dundee, along with several accomplices,… Continue reading British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency

Food content creator Annie Mae Herring recently discovered carrageenan pudding, a milk-based dessert made with carrageen moss, a type of seaweed that lends it a gelatinous texture. The 33-year-old from Essex describes her first attempt as “awful,” comparing it humorously to “a soggy welly, with, like, Fairy Liquid and a bit of salt.” Despite her… Continue reading Endangered British dishes – and the home cooks reviving them

One memorable sight that left a lasting impression on England teammate Lark Atkin-Davies was witnessing Abbie Ward walk around a packed Allianz Stadium, holding the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy in one hand and her daughter Hallie in the other. Ward, who is currently expecting her second child, marked a significant moment when she returned… Continue reading Women's Six Nations 2026: Abbie Ward and Lark-Atkin Davies on pregnancy

A vaccine administered during pregnancy aimed at protecting newborns from severe chest infections has been shown to reduce hospital admissions for babies by over 80%, according to UK health officials. The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which frequently affects infants in their first months of life, can cause serious breathing difficulties and feeding problems. Annually, more… Continue reading Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

Several major mortgage lenders have recently introduced significant reductions in the interest rates offered on new mortgage deals, providing some much-needed relief to first-time homebuyers affected by the economic fallout from the ongoing conflict in Iran. This shift in mortgage pricing comes as financial markets respond to growing hopes for a lasting ceasefire, resulting in… Continue reading Mortgage rates show signs of falling after war peak

In 2025, over one-third of young men in the UK were living in their parental homes, a notable rise from 26% in 2000, according to recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This trend reflects a growing challenge as housing affordability concerns, such as expensive rents and soaring property prices, contribute to more… Continue reading One in three young men now live with their parents, ONS data shows

Dena Tickner often experiences feelings of guilt, especially after finishing her workday. When she arrives home, she sometimes worries that her patience with her children runs thin, acknowledging moments when she becomes “snappy with them when it absolutely isn’t their fault.” As both a mother of two and a teacher, she faces the challenge of… Continue reading My weekly juggling act – teaching other children and being a mum to my own