Category: UK News

A former parliamentary staff member has spoken out about the “physical, emotional and psychological abuse” they endured while working for MP Peter Bone. The investigation found that Bone had been bullying and sexually inappropriate around the individual. The former staff member told the BBC that the experience led to them being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress… Continue reading Peter Bone: Abuse by MP left me broken, former aide says

Scientists in the UK are urging authorities to extend the cap on embryo research from 14 to 28 days. A group of experts in the field has stated that the move could result in major advancements in understanding around infertility, birth defects, and miscarriages. It is thought that public support is increasing in favor of… Continue reading Scientists: Allow forbidden 28-day embryo experiments

As compulsory GCSE resits for English and maths become more common, colleges in England are struggling to cope. With an additional 60,000 students expected to resit in the near future, many facilities must hire exam halls and increase class sizes. The Association of Colleges (AoC) has reported that some colleges are rehiring former teachers in… Continue reading Class sizes grow to keep up with GCSE resits

A TikTok influencer and British model, Modou Adams, has been sentenced to almost seven years in a Peruvian prison after attempting to smuggle 2.9kg (6.4lb) of cocaine out of the country. Adams was stopped by authorities at Jorge Chávez International Airport on September 30th with the cocaine concealed in his suitcase, according to a statement… Continue reading British model jailed in Peru for trying to smuggle cocaine

A fire broke out on Friday afternoon in a quiet cul-de-sac in East Kilbride, causing damage to six adjoining homes but fortunately no injuries. The fire is believed to have started in one of the middle properties around 4 pm and quickly spread. While everyone escaped unscathed, they were nevertheless left “devastated” by the loss… Continue reading 'I didn't think I was going to see my house again'

Bill Kenwright, famous for his career as a theatre producer and former actor, has passed away at the age of 78. Sir Ian McKellen has led the tributes to the “unique” impresario who had an extensive career that encompassed over 500 shows in the UK, USA and further afield. Kenwright found himself in the public… Continue reading Bill Kenwright: Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to impresario

A man who assumed the identity of a deceased Welshman and fled to Portugal evaded murder charges for almost 40 years, a court has heard. In February 1984, Roman Szalajko, a 62-year-old Polish resident of the UK and father-of-two, was fatally stabbed after answering his south London flat door. A cold case review in 2013… Continue reading Murder suspect hid for 39 years using dead man's identity, court told

Joseph Peers, who is accused of being the driver for the gunman who shot Ashley Dale, has stated that he was “used” by the killer. James Witham, the gunman, admits to the manslaughter of Dale, who was shot on August 21st, 2022, in Old Swan, Liverpool. Peers stayed with Witham in a hotel after the… Continue reading Ashley Dale: Gunman used me, alleged getaway driver tells court

Transport for London (TfL), train operators and the government have reached a deal to keep day travelcards in circulation. The travelcards provide unlimited travel for public transport passengers in zones 1-6 of London, including bus, rail, London Overground and Tube services. Although TfL had initially argued that the travelcard agreement cost them approximately £40m annually,… Continue reading London day travelcards saved following revenue deal

The British government has repeatedly failed to act on official warnings about a website that promotes suicide and has been linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK, according to an investigation by the BBC. The forum, which cannot be named here, is accessible to anyone online, including children. Although multiple warnings were given… Continue reading 'Failure to act' on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths