Category: UK News

The British Meat Processors Association has warned that meat factories in Northern Ireland could face closure next week due to a strike by government vets. The union members belonging to the Veterinary Service Animal Health Group (VSAHG) are planning a five-day strike that will begin on Monday. According to the BMPA, no slaughter of cattle,… Continue reading Vets strike: Some meat factories may have to close next week

The newspapers are leading with Israel’s decision to expand its operations in Gaza as part of its ongoing conflict with Hamas. According to reports, Israel was poised for a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza after launching a series of strikes. Witnesses describe the bombardment as the most intense of the war so far and fear… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Gaza 'blackout' as 'carnage looms'

Glow worms, which are not actually worms but rather beetles, are on the endangered species list in several regions of the UK due to causes such as habitat loss and light pollution. Males are often distracted by artificial lighting, leading to missed mating opportunities and a decline in the population. However, ecologist Pete Cooper has… Continue reading The man rescuing Britain's 'magical' glow worms

King Charles will embark on his first state visit to a Commonwealth country next week, with a trip to Kenya. While the visit is aimed at reinforcing ties between the UK and Kenya, the legacy of colonialism is expected to be a key topic of discussion. Palace officials will be hoping to avoid a repeat… Continue reading History of slavery haunts the royals

Switching the clocks back an hour can be an effortless task, with most electronic devices making the time change automatically. However, for the Clockmakers’ Museum, where 90 “complex and delicate” clocks are housed, the process is much more involved. The majority of the clocks need to be manually wound back, a job that can take… Continue reading When do the clocks go back in October? UK set for change to GMT

Parents at Caldicot Comprehensive School in Monmouthshire are unhappy about a dispute that has seen teachers strike twice over pupil behaviour. Members of the NASUWT union are also refusing to teach some pupils who they consider to be a risk to staff. The council said it was committed to resolving the issue, but parents claim… Continue reading Caldicot school parents worry as teachers strike

In the battle for third place at the Rugby World Cup, England fought hard to secure a victory against Argentina in Paris. Ben Earl’s try helped England take an early 13-0 lead, but Argentina quickly caught up, with tries from Tomas Cubelli and Santiago Carreras, making it a tense game right up until the final… Continue reading England sneak past Pumas in third-place play-off

The Liberal Democrats are currently investigating a complaint against councillor Ayoub Khan from Birmingham due to TikTok videos he posted questioning the extent of the atrocities committed by Hamas in Israel. Khan represents Aston and posted a series of clips on the popular social media platform expressing his views on the Middle Eastern conflict. Mr.… Continue reading Birmingham Lib Dem Councillor investigated for Hamas attack comments

Police have charged a 17-year-old boy in connection with chants about the death of Sir Bobby Charlton which were filmed at a Manchester City match. Greater Manchester Police investigated footage from the game on the day the Manchester United legend’s death was announced. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged… Continue reading Sir Bobby Charlton: Boy, 17, charged over Manchester City chants

The family of Caitlin McLaughlin, who died aged 16 after taking an ecstasy tablet at a music festival, have warned other young people about the dangers of drugs. Caitlin had travelled to Belfast with her friends for the concert and collapsed while on her way to the bus. Her friends initially thought Caitlin had gone… Continue reading Caitlin McLaughlin mural: 'Ecstasy tablet took Londonderry teen's life'