Category: UK News

The UK government has initiated an independent review to investigate foreign financial interference in its political system, following the “shocking” conviction of Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales. Gill was sentenced to prison in November after admitting to accepting bribes in exchange for pro-Russian interviews and speeches during his tenure as… Continue reading Minister orders probe into foreign financial interference in UK politics

A 33-year-old man, Ioan Pintaru, has been handed an indefinite detention order in a high-security psychiatric hospital following a violent knife attack on an 11-year-old girl in London’s West End. The victim, now 13, was an Australian tourist visiting Leicester Square with her mother when the assault occurred on 12 August 2024. Pintaru, a Romanian… Continue reading Man who stabbed girl in London's Leicester Square detained

The government has announced plans aimed at enhancing access to NHS dental services in England by prioritising patients who need urgent dental treatment and those requiring complex care. These changes are expected to benefit individuals undergoing multiple treatments for complicated dental issues, potentially reducing their costs by up to £225. Over recent years, many people… Continue reading Dentists to prioritise urgent care and save some patients more than £200 under plans

Paul Doyle, aged 54, has been sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison after deliberately driving his car into a crowd of over 130 people during Liverpool FC’s victory parade. The incident occurred shortly before 6 pm on May 26, when Doyle, an ex-Royal Marine, “lost his temper” and acted out of rage,… Continue reading Paul Doyle jailed for at least 21 years for Liverpool FC parade attack

A significant review of Arts Council England (ACE) has called for a radical transformation in how cultural funding is allocated in England, advocating for greater regional authority and the removal of a contentious policy perceived to limit artistic excellence. Former government minister Dame Margaret Hodge conducted the review, which scrutinized ACE’s management of over £680… Continue reading Arts Council England set for overhaul after criticism of funding 'straitjacket'

David Norris, convicted of murdering Stephen Lawrence, has been refused parole, according to reports from the BBC. Norris, who has been incarcerated since 2012, applied for release during a parole hearing held in October. Stephen Lawrence was fatally stabbed in 1993 in a racially motivated attack in south London when he was just 18 years… Continue reading Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris denied parole

The UK government has initiated a formal review exploring new funding options for the BBC, including the introduction of advertising or a subscription-based system. This move marks the start of a process aimed at deciding the broadcaster’s future, as outlined in a consultation document, often referred to as a green paper, which sets out proposals… Continue reading Green paper: Debate on BBC's future kick-started by government consultation

Scotland’s spending watchdog has issued a critical report highlighting serious governance issues within Historic Environment Scotland (HES). The Auditor General, Stephen Boyle, identified significant problems including weaknesses in procurement procedures, data breaches, the distribution of complimentary event tickets, and the absence of a formal register of interests for senior leaders. This report comes amid prior… Continue reading Troubled heritage body told to address 'unacceptable' governance

Mears, one of the United Kingdom’s largest providers of accommodation for asylum seekers, has returned nearly £14 million to the Home Office after it was found to have exceeded the profit limits set within its contracts. The company operates across several regions, including Scotland, the north of England, and Northern Ireland, where it reported its… Continue reading Mears: Asylum seeker hotel firm hands back almost £14m in profit

This excerpt describes investigations into potentially fraudulent charity campaigns allegedly exploiting seriously ill children in countries like the Philippines, Colombia, and Ukraine. Key points include: – Families of sick children, such as Khalil (Philippines) and Ana (Colombia), were approached by intermediaries and filmmakers (notably a man named “Erez,” identified as Erez Hadari) offering to create… Continue reading Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds