Category: UK News

Attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are causing delays of up to four weeks and higher shipping costs for British firms, according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce. More than a third of firms surveyed said they have been affected, rising to over half for exporters. The BCC warns that… Continue reading Red Sea attacks delaying goods and pushing up costs, firms say

Delivery companies need to put measures in place to protect their drivers after a spate of attacks, according to the family of a courier who was murdered whilst on the job. Christopher El Gifari was jailed for life for the murder of Mark Lang last year. El Gifari stole Lang’s parcel delivery van, ran him… Continue reading Mark Lang murder: Courier's family call for safety measures

The search for a missing boy at Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire has come to a tragic end after a 17-year-old boy’s body was found. Staffordshire Police have confirmed that two other boys were also spotted in the water and were rushed to the hospital. The incident happened at around 9:30 pm on Saturday, after which… Continue reading Body of boy, 17, found after Staffordshire lake search

Chris Nicholl, the former Northern Ireland, Southampton, and Aston Villa defender, has passed away at the age of 77. Nicholl was born in England and began his career with Burnley. However, he is most well-known for his time at Aston Villa and Southampton, both as a player and later as a manager. He won two… Continue reading Former NI and Saints defender Nicholl dies at 77

Residents of a housing estate in Motherwell have expressed concern after the discovery of a burned body on a nearby football pitch. The incident was reported to Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at around 9 am on Saturday, after a member of the public found the body. Neither organization has released… Continue reading People 'scared to leave' homes after burning body find

The Post Office has enlisted a team of former detectives to investigate its own staff’s work regarding the Horizon scandal, including those involved in the prosecution of sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses. Allegations of misconduct have emerged during the ongoing public inquiry into the scandal, which has been called one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in… Continue reading Post Office hires ex-police to check its investigators in Horizon scandal

Protests in Wales have led to the country’s farming minister, Lesley Griffiths, conceding that changes will be made to the agriculture policy following Brexit. The alteration to subsidies, which requires up to a tenth of agricultural land to be used for planting trees, has caused widespread dismay among Welsh farmers. Although Griffiths has acknowledged the… Continue reading Wales farming protests: Changes will be made to policy, says minister

The Northern Irish Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, has announced £8.1m in funding to repair the worst roads in the country. The money will help to address the poor condition of the road network and deliver additional resurfacing schemes. The additional investment was made possible through a combination of executive funding and reallocation within O’Dowd’s department.… Continue reading John O'Dowd announces £8.1m to fix 'poor' Northern Ireland roads

Authorities have confirmed the presence of two security alerts in Dungiven, County Londonderry, on Sunday morning. Both the Foreglen Road and Curragh Road have been closed since Saturday night, at the junctions with Ballyhanedin Road and Legavallon Road. Cordons remain in place as the investigation ensues, and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Ch… Continue reading Dungiven security alerts: Police urge the public to be vigilant

The family of a man who died in a car crash on the A75 road in Dumfries and Galloway have started a campaign to upgrade the route. Tony Sheil’s partner and two daughters have launched the “Changes to the A75” campaign, calling for the major carriageway linking Stranraer, Cairnryan, Gretna, and beyond to be made… Continue reading Heartbroken Galloway family's campaign for A75 changes