Category: UK News

The family of a British couple being held in Iran has reported that they have lost contact with them for over a week, causing serious concern for their safety. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, originally from East Sussex, were detained by Iranian officials in January 2025 while undertaking a global motorcycle journey. Authorities accused them of… Continue reading 'Grave concerns' as contact with Lindsay and Craig Foreman cut off

Nathaniel Menday, who recently won a seat representing the Woodhouse ward on Sheffield City Council, has been suspended by the Reform UK party amid an ongoing investigation. The suspension follows the revelation of social media posts linked to Menday that have caused significant controversy and are alleged to have tarnished the party’s reputation. Reports indicate… Continue reading Sheffield Reform UK councillor 'brought party into disrepute'

The Metropolitan Police are gearing up for a weekend marked by two competing demonstrations in London, anticipating the possibility of violence and hate crimes. To manage these events, which are expected to draw large crowds including far-right supporters and pro-Palestine marchers, the force is deploying over 4,000 officers. This represents one of the largest police… Continue reading Met to send 4,000 officers to police rival London protests

Hampstead Heath’s bathing ponds will continue to welcome people regardless of their gender identity, with forthcoming enhancements aimed at increasing privacy for women, according to City of London Corporation councillors. The members have provisionally supported recommendations to keep the current access policies in place while also moving forward with a broader plan for upgrades. A… Continue reading Hampstead Heath ponds to stay trans-inclusive with new upgrades

The eligibility criteria for standing in elections to the Scottish Parliament has come under renewed scrutiny following the election of Q Manivannan, a Green Party candidate from India currently holding a student visa. Despite the visa’s expiration scheduled for the end of the year, Manivannan secured a seat on the Edinburgh and Lothians East regional… Continue reading Why is there a row about an MSP's immigration status?

Three young women’s bodies were found in the sea off Brighton’s coast earlier today. The emergency services responded after concerns were raised about someone in the water around 05:45 BST, prompting a search operation. The identities of the women have not yet been confirmed. At this stage, it remains unclear how the women ended up… Continue reading Bodies of three young women recovered from sea off Brighton

Rhun ap Iorwerth has introduced his ministerial lineup, marking the inauguration of Wales’ first government composed entirely of Plaid Cymru members. This milestone follows the party’s historic election victory, which ended Labour’s 27-year tenure in Welsh governance. Ap Iorwerth was officially appointed First Minister on Tuesday, presenting his cabinet at the government headquarters in Cardiff,… Continue reading Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals new Welsh government ministers

Snake Pass, a notable route through the Peak District recognized as one of the most hazardous roads in England, is scheduled to close temporarily for essential ground investigation work. Derbyshire County Council has announced that the stretch between Derbyshire Level in Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir will be inaccessible from 15 June until 3 July. Charlotte… Continue reading Snake Pass to temporarily close for works

More than a thousand passengers remain aboard the UK-operated cruise ship Ambition, docked in Bordeaux, France, after nearly fifty individuals developed symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. Local health officials have isolated three affected passengers within their cabins, and disembarkation at the port has been temporarily halted as a precautionary measure to prevent further spread. Ambassador Cruise… Continue reading More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak

The Charity Commission has initiated a regulatory compliance case concerning the Anti-Slavery Collective, an anti-slavery charity co-founded by Princess Eugenie in 2017, due to questions about its financial expenditures. This development follows earlier confirmation from the watchdog that it was “assessing concerns” raised about the charity’s spending practices. A spokesperson from the Charity Commission explained… Continue reading Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission