Category: UK News

The Covid inquiry’s first report, being released by Baroness Hallett, is expected to expose the UK’s pandemic shortcomings and inadequacies. The inquiry, which witnessed the presentation of evidence from 69 experts and political figures, is the first of at least nine reports that will investigate subjects ranging from political decision-making to the virus’ impact on… Continue reading Covid inquiry: First report to show UK's planning failures

A man who was disqualified from driving has received a 10-year prison sentence for causing the death of his girlfriend in a car accident. Cameron Jones was driving a white Audi S3 at high speed, when it crashed into a garden wall, killing Demi Mabbitt, who was lying seriously injured in the road. Jones fled… Continue reading Cameron Jones jailed for 10 years for killing girlfriend Demi Mabbitt in crash

The newly elected Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has outlined his plan to put Britain on the “path of national renewal”. Speaking after the King’s Speech, which presented 39 bills that the government aims to pass, Starmer warned against the dangers of populism and noted that there would be “no quick fix”. At the heart… Continue reading King's Speech: Keir Starmer pledges growth but warns of 'no quick fix'

Jeremy Miles, a former rival of Vaughan Gething, is likely to run in the upcoming Welsh Labour leadership contest, according to sources close to him. Mr Miles was one of four people who resigned from the Welsh government and forced Mr Gething to quit. Two supporters of Mr Gething say the former economy secretary cannot… Continue reading Vaughan Gething: Jeremy Miles likely to bid to be Wales first minister

The UK government’s King’s Speech did not include the Labour Party’s promise to lower the voting age for the next general election. However, Commons leader Lucy Powell has stated that the promise to allow 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote will be honoured. Some of the Conservative Party’s beliefs are that Labour is attempting… Continue reading No bill to extend UK votes to 16-year-olds in King's Speech

A tragic fire broke out in Blackpool in the early hours of the morning, leaving one woman and one man dead, and two children injured. At 02:40 BST, Lancashire Police reported the incident on Peter Street in the town. The children of the victims are currently receiving treatment in hospital for their injuries, while one… Continue reading Blackpool fire: Parents killed and two kids hurt in house blaze

A 17-year-old boy, Jonathan Beadle, has died at Polmont Young Offenders Institution, where he was held after pleading guilty to being in possession of weapons with intent to “assault and murder” a 16-year-old girl. The Scottish Prison Service has confirmed the cause of death, and a fatal accident inquiry will be held to investigate the… Continue reading 17-year-old boy dies at Polmont Young Offenders Institution

In a speech to Parliament, King Charles presented the Labour government’s plans for new legislation. The comprehensive speech outlined 39 bills to be passed during the next parliamentary session. Some of these bills were originally proposed by the previous government but were not passed before the election. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will simplify the… Continue reading Key points in King's Speech at a glance

Parts of England have been issued with a heat-health alert as temperatures are forecast to reach 30°C (86°F) on Friday. The alert has been put in place from 17:00 BST on July 18th for London, the East Midlands, the South East, and eastern England. These areas, which have experienced a rainy July so far, will… Continue reading UK weather: New health alert as temperatures to hit 30C this week