Category: UK News

Recent revelations stemming from over three million newly disclosed documents related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have sparked widespread media attention. Among the notable disclosures are emails from 2010 indicating that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace shortly after Epstein’s release from house arrest. One such email, sent from an account labeled… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Epstein invited to Palace' and 'I have Russian friend for you'

The core idea driving the prime minister’s recent trip to China revolves around what some observers refer to as China’s “looking up economy.” This phrase emphasizes the nature of China as a tightly managed state under the pervasive influence of the Chinese Communist Party, where directives from the highest levels shape the possibility of meaningful… Continue reading Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy

Four individuals have been convicted of murdering Joanne Penney, an innocent woman who became an unintended victim amid a violent dispute between rival drug gangs operating in south Wales. The fatal incident occurred last March in Talbot Green when Joanne answered the door of a flat she was visiting, only to be fatally shot at… Continue reading Joanne Penney: Four found guilty of Talbot Green murder

Hannah Spencer has been announced as the Green Party candidate for the upcoming by-election in Gorton and Denton. At 34 years old, Spencer is an experienced local politician, currently serving as the leader of the Green Party on Trafford Council, where she has represented the Hale ward since May 2023. Spencer expressed her gratitude to… Continue reading Greens name Hannah Spencer as Gorton and Denton by-election pick

Rail passengers are being advised to plan their journeys carefully this weekend as significant engineering work will disrupt services on important cross-border and Northern Ireland rail routes. Irish Rail has announced the temporary closure of the line connecting Drogheda and Dublin from Saturday, 31 January, through to Monday, 2 February, due to necessary maintenance activities.… Continue reading Translink: Passengers warned of disruptions in weekend engineering works

Newly disclosed emails indicate that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein invited an individual believed to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, to meet for dinner with a 26-year-old Russian woman. These emails, recently released by the US Department of Justice as part of ongoing investigations into Epstein’s activities, include messages signed simply with… Continue reading Jeffrey Epstein invited 'The Duke' to meet Russian woman

Senior leaders at two of Scotland’s most scrutinized health boards have been awarded temporary pay increases of 10% for spearheading a major reform initiative within the country’s health service. Executives from NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have received salary boosts that could add up to £20,000 annually in recognition of their roles… Continue reading Bosses on six figures at under-fire health boards bank 10% pay rises

A 19-year-old woman accused of involvement in a gang responsible for setting fire to an elderly woman’s home has claimed she acted as a “getaway driver” but deliberately kept her speed below 20mph near the scene to avoid receiving penalty points on her driving licence. Storm Truman, who is pregnant, stated in court that she… Continue reading 'Getaway driver' in Ferndale arson attack 'didn't want to break 20mph limit' – court

Documents recently made public by the US Department of Justice reveal that in 2009, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein transferred £10,000 to Reinaldo Avila da Silva, the partner of British politician Peter Mandelson. An email from da Silva to Epstein detailed the expenses for an osteopathy course, included his bank information, and expressed gratitude for… Continue reading Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner, file releases reveal

During Sir Keir Starmer’s recent visit to Beijing, China lifted sanctions on a group of British parliamentarians, including Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy KC. This group had originally faced restrictions from China in 2021 following their criticism of human rights abuses against the Uyghur minority. Despite the easing of these sanctions, Baroness Kennedy described the… Continue reading Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK