Category: UK News

In a new report by the Office for National Statistics, it has been revealed that for the first time in Great Britain, more individuals over the age of 16 are using vapes or e-cigarettes compared to those smoking traditional cigarettes. The survey conducted in 2024 found that approximately 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or… Continue reading Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Great Britain

A tragic incident took place at a level crossing in Kenley, south London, where 11-year-old Jaiden Shehata lost his life after being hit by a train. Reports from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) suggest that Jaiden was distracted by a video on his mobile phone while crossing the rail line on his way to… Continue reading Boy killed on rail crossing was watching phone video, report says

Far-right figure Tommy Robinson has been acquitted of a terrorism charge for refusing police access to his phone in July 2024. Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was stopped by authorities at the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone while driving a friend’s silver Bentley to Benidorm, Spain. The authorities grew suspicious of Robinson’s vague responses regarding… Continue reading Tommy Robinson not guilty of terror offence after not giving police access to phone

Auditors have warned that one Scottish health board is facing significant financial challenges, while another must revamp its health and social care system to achieve financial stability. Auditor General Stephen Boyle expressed concerns about NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s ability to achieve financial sustainability, as the board required a £51.4m loan in 2024/25 to break even.… Continue reading Health board facing 'unprecedented' financial challenges

Samir Zitouni, a rail worker, has emerged as a hero after his brave actions during a tragic incident on a train. The 48-year-old’s courageous efforts on the Doncaster to London King’s Cross service have been lauded as nothing short of heroic. As a result of his intervention, multiple lives were potentially saved, although Mr Zitouni… Continue reading Train hero who saved passengers during attack named

In a move that has been dubbed the 50-year tax taboo, it has been over five decades since a chancellor of the exchequer last increased the basic rate of income tax. The last time this happened was in 1975, when Labour’s Denis Healey presented his Budget. Since then, none of his successors have dared to… Continue reading Could Rachel Reeves break a 50-year taboo by raising income tax in her Budget?

Following a train derailment on the West Coast mainline at Shap in Cumbria, passengers are encountering considerable disruption for the second day in a row. The incident, which involved a Glasgow to London Avanti West Coast service traveling at 80mph, resulted in the train coming off the tracks. Although 87 people were on board, including… Continue reading West Coast Mainline disruption ongoing after Cumbria train derails

The MP representing Portavogie in County Down stated that the seaside village is in a state of shock following the tragic death of a 28-year-old man named Jordan Webb on Monday. Webb was found deceased at a residence on New Harbour Road early in the morning. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of… Continue reading Portavogie: Village 'in shock' following murder investigation – Shannon

A global publisher has issued an apology to acclaimed author Kate Clanchy following a literary controversy that unfolded four years ago. Clanchy found herself embroiled in a heated online dispute in 2021, where she was accused of employing racist language to describe children in her book titled Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught… Continue reading Publisher apologises for 'the hurt' it caused Kate Clanchy over controversy

In a startling revelation, it has been disclosed that each and every household within a particular council area has undergone an inspection of their black bin waste at least once in the past eight years. According to reports presented to councillors, enforcement officials in Blaenau Gwent have visited over 32,000 properties since 2017 to examine… Continue reading Blaenau Gwent council has inspected black bags from every home