Category: UK News

A group of MPs in the UK are calling for a reduction in the volume of gambling adverts on pitchside hoardings in sports stadiums, stating that it is necessary “to shield children from exposure” to betting companies’ logos. In a report released by the parliamentary Culture, Media and Sport Committee, they recommend that a new… Continue reading MPs call for reduction in pitchside gambling adverts

The Irish government will begin a legal challenge against the UK government’s decision to provide immunity for Troubles-era crimes. The Troubles Legacy Act became law in September, despite opposition from Dublin and all Northern Ireland’s main political parties. Critics argued the legislation provided an amnesty and removed access to justice, causing resentment from victims and… Continue reading Troubles legacy act: Ireland takes human rights case against UK

The UK government has advised pay review organisations that oversee wages for public sector workers to take into account recent pay increases. These pay review bodies cover roughly 2.5 million employees and are made up of several groups including government departments. Some unions have criticized the government, fearing that the tone of their advice may… Continue reading Public pay must reflect rises, ministers say

Five teenagers from Peterborough have been handed jail sentences of at least seven years each after attacking two young men with knives at a play area. The incident took place on 31st May 2022 in Century Square, and resulted in serious injuries for both victims. The convicted assailants are Rudolf Gregor, Patrick Tavera, Samba Balde,… Continue reading Teenagers jailed for Peterborough play park knife attacks

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The Scottish government has announced that the dualling of the A9 between Inverness and Perth has been delayed by 10 years, with an estimated completion date of 2035. Transport Secretary Mairi McAllan informed members of the Scottish Parliament that the project’s cost has also increased from an initial estimate of £3bn to £3.7bn. The SNP… Continue reading A9 dualling project delayed by 10 years until 2035

Lawrence Bierton, a triple murderer, has been sentenced to a whole-life order at Nottingham Crown Court for the murder of his neighbour, Pauline Quinn. Quinn, 73, was found in her home in Worksop with 29 separate injuries to her head and face in November 2021. Bierton had been released on licence for the second time… Continue reading Lawrence Bierton: Killer guilty of third murder will never be released

According to consultancy firm Cornwall Insight, UK households could see their annual energy bills decline by £268, as predicted for April. It is expected to result from a significant decrease in wholesale energy prices that will influence the official price cap set by the UK’s energy regulator Ofgem, possibly dropping bills to £1,660. Currently, millions… Continue reading Energy bills predicted to fall in April to £1,660

Nuno Espirito Santo has been appointed as the new manager of Nottingham Forest on a two-and-a-half-year contract. He will replace Steve Cooper, who was sacked on Tuesday after two years in charge. Forest have lost five of their past six league games and currently sit 17th in the table. The 49-year-old Portuguese was dismissed by… Continue reading Forest appoint Nuno to replace sacked Cooper