Category: UK News

One Direction share 'devastation' at death of Liam Payne

The former One Direction bandmates of Liam Payne have expressed their devastation after his passing. Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Harry Styles released a statement expressing grief at Payne’s untimely death while indicating that they would make further comments in the future. Payne, who first gained fame on The X Factor, passed away… Continue reading One Direction share 'devastation' at death of Liam Payne

Inheritance tax increases expected for some in Budget

The British government is reportedly looking at raising inheritance tax in an attempt to counter the country’s spending shortfall. Although the extent of the hike is not yet known, currently 4% of deaths are subjected to inheritance tax, which stands at 40% on properties, possessions and cash worth more than £325,000 ($428,000). The tax generates £7bn… Continue reading Inheritance tax increases expected for some in Budget

Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powers

The UK government is giving magistrates new powers to sentence criminals to jail terms of up to 12 months in a bid to ease the backlog of criminal trials. This initiative has already been tested by the Conservative government, but was discontinued due to overcrowding in prisons. The move is set to temporarily increase the… Continue reading Ministers to give magistrates more sentencing powers

Tory MP criticised for saying Badenoch preoccupied with her children

An MP from the Conservative party, Sir Christopher Chope, has faced backlash for saying he would not vote for Kemi Badenoch to be the party leader because she is “preoccupied with her own children.” Chope argued that being the leader of the opposition while also spending time with one’s family was impractical. Instead, he said… Continue reading Tory MP criticised for saying Badenoch preoccupied with her children

'He was a big piece of my life': Your tributes to Liam Payne

Devastated fans of Liam Payne, the former member of pop powerhouse One Direction, have been sharing their memories of the star after his sudden death aged 31. Payne was a key part of many of their childhoods, with the band playing an important role in their younger years. Speaking to BBC News, Izzy Hawksworth from… Continue reading 'He was a big piece of my life': Your tributes to Liam Payne

Andrew Garfield takes Florence Pugh cardboard cut-out to premiere

Andrew Garfield turned up to the premiere of his latest movie, We Live In Time, with an unusual guest in tow – a cardboard cut-out of his co-star Florence Pugh. While many of the other films in the London Film Festival’s headline gala screening saw major stars in attendance, Pugh was absent as she is… Continue reading Andrew Garfield takes Florence Pugh cardboard cut-out to premiere

Newcastle house explosion: Boy named locally as Archie York

The young boy who lost his life in a devastating house explosion has been identified as Archie York, aged just seven years old. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a huge explosion decimated six flats on Violet Close, located in Benwell, Newcastle. Sadly, it was later confirmed that Archie’s life had been taken in… Continue reading Newcastle house explosion: Boy named locally as Archie York