Category: UK News

On Saturday, hundreds of Tata Steel workers staged a protest march as thousands of their colleagues’ jobs remain under threat. Around 400 people marched in Port Talbot as uncertainty surrounds the future of the town’s steelworks. The plant’s fate was due to be announced earlier this month, but this has been postponed. Paul Taylor, who… Continue reading Tata Steel: Hundreds of workers protest as job cuts loom

A woman in Swindon suffering from long Covid has expressed her frustration at a lack of support for her condition. Ursula Wick continues to struggle with lethargy, pains, aches, and a loss of strength after being hospitalized with the virus in 2021. Although the NHS has long recognized the debilitating condition, many long Covid patients… Continue reading Wiltshire Long Covid patient says they have 'no support'

Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has called for the resignation of the UK’s Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, after counter-protestors clashed with police in London. Braverman had previously referred to pro-Palestinian demonstrators as “hate marchers” and suggested that police were biased against right-wing marches. Yousaf accused Braverman of “fanning the flames of division” and claimed that… Continue reading Humza Yousaf calls on Suella Braverman to resign over protests

On November 11th, the nation honors the end of World War One and pays tribute to those who lost their lives in the conflict. The annual event is an opportunity for people to come together, reflect on the sacrifices that were made, and to ensure that future generations understand the impact of war on society.… Continue reading Armistice Day silence marked around the UK

Scotland has observed its annual two-minute silence to remember the military personnel who sacrificed their lives during World War I. Wreaths were laid at war memorials across the country, including the Garden of Remembrance in Edinburgh. Every year, on November 11, at precisely 11:00 GMT, a two-minute silence takes place to mark the end of… Continue reading Scotland pauses to pay respects on Armistice Day

South Gloucestershire Council has failed almost a third of families with SEND (special educational needs and disability) children in need of respite care, according to the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO). The LGO launched an investigation after the parents of a disabled girl filed a complaint when they did not receive respite care for 13 months.… Continue reading South Gloucestershire families needing respite care failed by council

An extraordinary event has taken place at ExtraCare’s Stoke Gifford Retirement Village in the UK, as around 20 residents created an 8 foot knitted replica of the London Cenotaph to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. The structure, made up of woollen “bricks”, was sewn together and covered to create the replica of the original monument. In addition,… Continue reading Stoke Gifford retirees knit 8ft replica Cenotaph

As the world observes Remembrance Day and pays tribute to those who died during World War I, many in Wales are questioning the lack of recognition for soldiers who lost their lives beyond the battlefields of France and Belgium. According to researcher Nia Griffiths, as many as 40% of Welsh soldiers served elsewhere, but there… Continue reading Armistice Day and Wales' soldiers from the 'Forgotten War'

London Stansted Airport has announced plans to host a week-long charity drive-in cinema event in December. The films being shown include Christmas classics Elf and Home Alone, as well as Dirty Dancing, Grease and Top Gun: Maverick. The screenings will take place in the JetParks car park, which will be closed over the winter. The… Continue reading Stansted Airport drive-in cinema 'will not distract pilots'

An iconic leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson during the 1980s has been sold for £250,000 ($306,000) at an auction. The black-and-white garment, seen in a Pepsi ad, was expected to sell for between £200,000 and £400,000 at the auction. Over 200 pieces of music memorabilia, including a jacket worn by George Michael and a… Continue reading Michael Jackson jacket sells for £250,000 at auction