Category: UK News

The managing director of Avanti West Coast, Andy Mellors, received a “summons” demanding immediate action from Louise Haigh, Labour’s transport secretary, in response to ongoing issues with the train operator’s “unacceptable performance”. They discussed figures that revealed that Avanti’s passengers experienced some of the worst travel disruption in the country. These talks marked the start… Continue reading Avanti West Coast boss “summoned” to talks over performance

The Foreign Office has confirmed that two men from the UK are missing while Swedish police investigate a suspected double murder. The bodies of two people were discovered in a burnt-out car on Sunday afternoon in Malmö, with forensic testing to take place to confirm their identities. The vehicle in question, a black Danish-registered Toyota… Continue reading Two Brits missing in Sweden as bodies found in burned-out car

Three people have died in South Tyneside after taking drugs suspected to be a dangerous batch. Northumbria Police have confirmed that two of the victims were in their 30s and the third in his 40s. Although the deaths are currently unexplained, officers are investigating whether they are linked to the same batch of drugs that… Continue reading 'Dangerous drugs' warning after three deaths in South Shields

Vaughan Gething, the First Minister of Wales, has announced his resignation after only four months in the job. Earlier in the day, three of his Welsh government ministers and his chief legal adviser had publically resigned, calling for him to step down. Gething had been embroiled in a controversy surrounding a £200,000 donation to his… Continue reading Wales' first minister Vaughan Gething resigns as ministers quit

The British government is anticipated to announce a new crime bill to target shoplifting rackets in the King’s Speech on Wednesday. This policy would reverse the 2014 legislation that treated “low-value” thefts under £200 with less serious punishment. In addition, there are expectations that the government will add the offence of assaulting a shop worker… Continue reading Shoplifting crackdown expected in King's Speech

The family of British teenager Jay Slater has been left heartbroken after a body found in Tenerife was confirmed to be him. The 19-year-old’s death has been attributed to a fall in a rocky area of Masca. His possessions were also discovered near his last known location earlier. Slater was last seen on June 17… Continue reading Jay Slater's mum says 'our hearts are broken' after son's body found

Following Gareth Southgate’s resignation from his position as England manager, Prince William has praised him as an “all-round class act”. The Prince of Wales thanked Southgate “not as the president of the FA, but as an England fan”. In a statement, Prince William described how “humility, compassion and true leadership” were demonstrated by Southgate under… Continue reading Gareth Southgate: Prince William pays tribute to England manager

The UK’s deputy prime minister has rejected comments made by Donald Trump’s running mate for US vice president that the country, under Labour, might become the first “truly Islamist” nation with nuclear weapons. JD Vance, selected on 2 August, made the comments at last week’s National Conservatism conference in Washington DC. Vance apologised for the… Continue reading Rayner dismisses US VP candidate's 'Islamist UK' claim

The family and friends of 19-year-old Jay Slater are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination after a body was discovered on Monday during the search for Mr. Slater on Tenerife. Spanish police have said that “all evidence” suggests the body is Mr. Slater’s as it was found with his possessions and clothes. The teenager… Continue reading Jay Slater was 'most smiley person in the room'

Daniel Kretinsky, the prospective new owner of Royal Mail, has stated that he is committed to delivering letters throughout the United Kingdom six days a week, as long as he is running the company. Kretinsky’s £3.6bn offer for Royal Mail was accepted by the company’s board in May. Although shareholders are expected to approve the… Continue reading Royal Mail buyer Daniel Kretinsky vows to deliver letters forever