Category: UK News

The High Court has delivered a verdict against the UK government in the aftermath of an attempt to extend police power over protests. Last year, under the administration of former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, legislation was introduced to give officers wider leeway to quell any disruptions. The two presiding judges have now determined that the… Continue reading Move to extend police protest powers ruled unlawful

The UK plans to provide unemployed Britons with “skills bootcamps” as a means of addressing the labour market’s vacancies resulting from the departure of foreign personnel. The government already runs intensive training programmes across various fields; however, the new plans target sectors that are severely impacted by immigration rules. Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride… Continue reading Government eyes jobless 'bootcamps' to fill job gaps

Taylor Swift’s upcoming concerts in Liverpool are set to turn the city “Taylor Town” for a week, with Liverpool City Council revealing plans for a trail of 11 art installations inspired by different eras of Swift’s career. The council hopes the trail, which will open on June 8th, will entertain both fans and locals before… Continue reading Liverpool to become 'Taylor Town' for Eras tour

A former Team GB rower, Oonagh Cousins, has criticised a course run by the Lightning Process for exploiting people suffering from long Covid. The programme claimed it could rewire participants’ brains to quickly stop or improve long Covid symptoms. Cousins, who developed long Covid after testing positive for coronavirus in March 2020, said she felt… Continue reading Long Covid course is ‘exploiting people’, says ex-GB rower

A former loyalist killer has claimed that the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) believed that its leader in Mid Ulster, Billy Wright, was a state agent. Laurence Maguire made the allegations during an interview with BBC NI’s Spotlight programme, in which he described being called to answer questions about Wright for a UVF inquiry in the… Continue reading Spotlight: UVF 'knew Billy Wright was a state agent'

The High Court has ruled that 17-year-old Rayis Nibeel, a drug dealer who purchased 79 knives, swords and machetes in the months leading up to fatally stabbing Omar Khan in Luton, can now have his anonymity lifted. An order had previously been imposed under legislation aimed at protecting minors involved in court cases, but the… Continue reading Named: The 17-year-old Luton murderer who bought 79 blades online

A new report has suggested that instead of being handed a weekly allowance by their parents, children are increasingly being paid for undertaking chores and finding their own employment. Financially stretched parents have decreased their spending on pocket money from a year ago, according to research by NatWest Rooster Money. However, the downloaded financial learning… Continue reading Children top up pocket money with extra work

Following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year, Catherine, Princess of Wales continues to recover and is staying out of public life. While her early years foundation launched a report on businesses supporting the needs of families with young children, the Princess’s return to work has been ruled out until it’s cleared by her medical team.… Continue reading Kate not back yet as her charity puts out early years report

New figures reveal that over £2 billion in benefits and other support is going unclaimed in Wales this year. Data analytics company Policy in Practice found that hundreds of thousands of households are missing out on extra income because they are not claiming the benefits and support they are eligible for. Policy in Practice estimates… Continue reading 'Billions in benefits are left unclaimed' by Welsh families

The infected blood scandal, which resulted in the infection of 30,000 people with HIV and hepatitis between 1970 and 1991, has been heavily criticised in a damning report. Sir Brian Langstaff wrote the report and found that many authorities and governments had “repeatedly” failed the victims, with around 3,000 people having died due to contaminated… Continue reading Infected blood report's key findings at a glance