Category: UK News

Pressure is mounting on Rishi Sunak, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, to dismiss Home Secretary Suella Braverman after she accused police of bias. Braverman claimed in a Times article that the police had “largely ignored” pro-Palestinian protesters, while right-wing demonstrators had faced a “stern response.” No 10 has since said that Sunak has full… Continue reading Suella Braverman: PM pushed to sack home secretary over protest stance

According to new figures, the UK economy has not grown between the months of July to September after a sequence of interest rate increases. Despite being slightly better than anticipated, many analysts had predicted the economy to shrink during this period. Some forecasters suggest that the UK’s economy may remain static for several months to… Continue reading UK economy flatlines as higher interest rates bite

The chair of the UK’s National Police Chiefs’ Council, Gavin Stephens, has said that police chiefs must be able to operate without political interference. He warned that “public debate” influencing decision-making could undermine the police’s ability to police. Home Secretary Suella Braverman has accused the police of bias in their handling of pro-Palestinian protests, with… Continue reading Police must remain independent of politics, NPCC chair says

Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has been criticised by the Metropolitan Police for accusing the force of bias in its handling of left and right-wing protests. Many UK newspapers have raised questions about her future in the role. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is reportedly being urged to dismiss her, with the Metro carrying the headline: “Give… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Braverman defies PM but right warn against removal

England’s Chief Medical Officer, Prof Sir Chris Whitty, has warned the UK of an ageing crisis and the need for the healthcare system to step in, in his annual report. The report states that people are living longer but many live with bad health for much of their later years. With projections predicting a “boom”… Continue reading Prof Sir Chris Whitty says UK faces rural and coastal ageing crisis

Under pressure from the UK’s online regulator, a pro-suicide forum has restricted access to users in the country, following attempts to increase online safety. The forum was widely available before this restriction and is believed to be based in the US. The forum has been linked to more than 50 deaths in the UK, which… Continue reading Suicide forum blocked to most UK users after Ofcom pressure

Charlotte Perkins, a mother from Laleston, Bridgend, has said that she will be forced to watch her 17-month-old daughter Delilah die if certain cystic fibrosis medicines are axed. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has withdrawn its recommendation for several cystic fibrosis (CF) medicines due to cost. NICE explained that it is… Continue reading Cystic fibrosis: Mum fears her baby will die after drugs are axed

The stars of Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes attended the movie’s world premiere, walking down the red carpet in London. Actress Rachel Zegler delighted fans by greeting them with excitement. Hunger Games is a million-dollar film series, with a new instalment being added after an eight-year hiatus. The previous premiere had been… Continue reading Hunger Games: Stars hit red carpet for world premiere of latest instalment

John Hemingway, the last surviving fighter pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain, is now 104 years old. Hemingway joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a teenager before the Second World War. He was just 21 when he flew as a fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain for three months, defending the… Continue reading Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot John Hemingway 'just lucky'

Sting, the Wallsend-born musician and former singer and bass player with The Police, has accepted the freedom of his home borough of North Tyneside, 13 years after it was first offered to him. Sting had been awarded the honour back in 2010, though his “robust” touring schedule had delayed him from receiving it. Sting has… Continue reading Sting receives freedom of North Tyneside after 13-year wait