Category: UK News

Living next to the UK’s largest waste incinerator in Runcorn, Cheshire, has been an “horrendous” experience according to Mandy Royle. The facility burns almost one million tonnes of household waste annually with much of this waste coming from other regions. Residents living in areas of deprivation, such as Runcorn, are 10 times more likely to… Continue reading Flies, rats and hush money – living next to a ‘monster’ incinerator

An investigation into the death of Frank Ospina has found “multiple failings” and “missed opportunities” at an immigration detention centre which contributed to his suicide in 2023. Ospina, a Colombian engineering graduate, had come to the UK to visit his mother and plan visits to potential universities. He was arrested in an immigration raid and… Continue reading Migrant took own life after 'multiple failings' at UK detention centre

The son of renowned British photojournalist Paul Lowe has been charged with his murder. The body of Mr Lowe, 61, was found at a hiking trail in California last weekend. Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed that Mr Lowe’s 19-year-old son, Emir, had been charged with his murder. Emir Lowe is due to make… Continue reading Paul Lowe: Son charged with stabbing photographer to death

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has warned against the “dangerous” idea of assisted dying, which provides the terminally ill in England and Wales the right to end their lives. The head of the Church of England said that it would create a “slippery slope” whereby more people would be medically forced to end their… Continue reading Assisted Dying Legislation is 'Dangerous' says Archbishop Welby

Last year on 29th September, Fiona Namusoke received a text from Ashraf Habimana, her youngest son, asking her to pick him up from college. Minutes later she received a call informing her that Ashraf had been stabbed. The 16-year-old had been with a group of friends that were attacked over a grudge that Ashraf had… Continue reading Ashraf Habimana: 'Minutes after texting me, my son was murdered'

More than 200 doctors and specialists are calling for an urgent review to ensure that weight loss injections, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, are available on the NHS in England. The call for a review comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested that such injections could help to boost the country’s economy by enabling obese… Continue reading NHS needs better plan around obesity jabs, warn experts

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has informed ministers that she plans to implement tax rises and spending cuts amounting to £40bn in the upcoming Budget, according to sources close to the government who spoke to the BBC. Reeves revealed that the £22bn shortfall left by the previous administration would only be enough to… Continue reading Rachel Reeves eyes £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

Reports suggest that Germany’s Thomas Tuchel will be announced as the new manager of the England football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Mirror states that Tuchel has secured a “lucrative deal” to take over from current manager Gareth Southgate. Meanwhile, The Sun features the headline “football’s coming home” in German, adding that… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'England pick German' and 'Taylorgate'

General Sir Mike Jackson, the former head of the British Army, has passed away at the age of 80, the army has confirmed. Sir Mike, a much-loved and respected soldier, led the army during the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, following previous service in the Balkans and Northern Ireland. In 1999, he famously refused… Continue reading Former army head General Sir Mike Jackson dies

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