Category: UK News

The UK production of Slave Play has drawn criticism from Downing Street for planning to hold “Black Out” performances to host only black audiences. The Noel Coward Theatre in the West End will feature two such performances of the controversial play that explores themes of race, identity, and sexuality, written by US playwright Jeremy O… Continue reading Slave Play: No 10 criticises black-only audiences

The UK government’s plan to double the legal maximum power of e-bikes has raised concerns about battery fires and injuries. The Department for Transport is currently consulting on proposals to increase the maximum power from 250 watts to 500 watts in England, Scotland, and Wales. It also wants to permit e-bikes that don’t require pedalling… Continue reading Plan to double power of e-bikes sparks fire fears

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During a visit to a synagogue, Prince William spoke out against the recent increase in antisemitism. The Prince of Wales, visiting young people and students in London, was informed about the rise in antisemitism since the 7th of October Hamas attacks, along with Israel’s retaliatory military campaign in Gaza. Prince William condemned the current trend… Continue reading Prince William condemns rise in antisemitism during synagogue visit

Connor Chapman, the individual behind the murder of Elle Edwards outside a pub in Wirral, has lost his appeal against the length of his prison sentence. Chapman, who was part of a gang feud, had opened fire with a Skorpion sub-machine gun towards the entrance of the Lighthouse Pub in Wallasey Village on Christmas Eve… Continue reading Elle Edwards murder: Connor Chapman has sentence appeal rejected

Amid safety concerns, hundreds of residents in Aberdeen are being relocated from their council houses due to potentially dangerous concrete panels. The reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was discovered in thousands of council homes and was found in about 500 properties in the Balnagask area alone, including 364 council homes. The RAAC material has a… Continue reading Hundreds to leave homes in Aberdeen over RAAC fears

Parliament’s standards watchdog has launched an investigation into Michael Gove, who is the Housing Secretary. The reason for this probe is related to his register of financial interests. Although the Standards Commissioner’s website has information about this investigation, there are no further details available to the public at this time. It is standard procedure to… Continue reading Michael Gove investigated by Commons standards watchdog

Dave Myers, one half of popular UK TV cooking duo The Hairy Bikers, has passed away at the age of 66. Myers had revealed two years prior that he had been diagnosed with cancer. He and Si King found fame 20 years ago, travelling around UK and the world on their motorbikes, cooking and sampling… Continue reading Dave Myers: The Hairy Bikers star, who had cancer, dies at 66

The family of Harry Dunn will hold a second funeral for the teenager after police returned his belongings, which had been thought to have been destroyed in the crash that claimed his life four years ago. Charlotte Charles, Harry’s mother, had asked for her son’s possessions in 2019, stating that it would allow the family… Continue reading Harry Dunn family 're-traumatised' by returned items

A cross-party group of MPs in England has said that end-of-life care in countries that have allowed assisted dying hasn’t worsened, and that there is even evidence that it has led to better support, with more money being invested. However, they did not make a conclusive ruling on whether to change the law in England,… Continue reading Allowing assisted dying does not worsen end-of-life care, say MPs