Category: UK News

Ryan Reynolds has shared a video on Instagram stories showing a baker creating a 10ft-tall sculpture of Marvel superheros Deadpool and Wolverine. Lara Mason from Walsall took over 120 hours to make the cake, which was inspired by the Dirty Dancing lift. The cake used almost 300kg of ingredients and was made by using leftover… Continue reading Ryan Reynolds reacts to lifesize Deadpool and Wolverine cake

The National Police Chiefs Council has issued a report that warns of the “quite terrifying” radicalisation of young men and boys into extreme misogyny. Senior police officer Maggie Blyth has likened it to how terrorists draw in followers. The report highlights the “national emergency” caused by violence against women and girls in England and Wales.… Continue reading Influencers radicalising boys in 'terrifying' way, say police

The annual report from the BBC is set to be released, and once again all eyes will be on the salaries of its top stars. Predictably, Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball will feature among the biggest earners for their hosting roles on Match of the Day and Radio 2’s breakfast show respectively. However, the lack… Continue reading Who you won't see on the BBC star salaries list

Spiking victims have spoken out about their experiences as police warn that “harmful myths and stereotypes” mean that the crime is still underreported. The National Police Chiefs Council has been working with forces across the UK to combat spiking. Spiking involves placing drugs or alcohol into someone’s drink or body without their knowledge or consent.… Continue reading Spiking victim felt 'too ashamed' to report attack to police

The new UK government is planning to introduce a limit on the amount of branded items that schools can require, in an effort to reduce the costs of uniforms for families. While current rules advise schools to keep branded items to a minimum, the new guidelines will specifically limit the number. Prior to coming to… Continue reading Is this the end of branded school PE kits?

The US Presidential race is the main focus of attention across the papers once again. Vice-President Kamala Harris has secured a plethora of endorsements from leading Democrats and almost all the papers have reported on this development. Ms Harris’s campaign received a record-breaking $81m (£62.6m) in donations within just 24 hours, which added to the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Kamala Harris 'anointed' as 'dollars pour in'

The Conservative Party is set to begin a three-month leadership contest to replace current leader Rishi Sunak. The announcement comes after Sunak formally stepped down as leader, and he will remain acting leader of the party until a successor is appointed. Nominations for potential candidates will open on Wednesday, with 10 MPs needed to back… Continue reading Conservatives launch plans to elect new leader

Police in the UK searching a farm where Muriel McKay was held hostage and murdered in 1969 have failed to find her body. McKay, who was mistaken for the wife of newspaper tycoon Rupert Murdoch, was kidnapped and killed after being taken to a farm in Hertfordshire for a £1m ransom. The search for McKay’s… Continue reading No human remains found in search for Muriel McKay

Ryanair has warned that summer fares could be much lower than last year after profits fell almost 50%. The airline cited more frugal passengers, the timing of Easter holidays and a continued deterioration of pricing as reasons for the slump. Ryanair’s profit before tax fell 46% to €401m ($448m) in Q1 2019. Average passenger fares dropped by… Continue reading Ryanair set to slash summer fares after profits slide

The UK government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda, in order to deter people from crossing the Channel in small boats, has cost taxpayers upwards of £700m, according to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. The scheme was never fully implemented due to legal challenges, with only four people being voluntarily removed to the country.… Continue reading Yvette Cooper: Tories spent £700m on Rwanda scheme