Category: UK News

England’s Mary Earps has won the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year award. The Guardian reports Earps, who won the award wearing the number one jersey, as a “World Cup star”. Furthermore, the paper details the latest in Gaza as the death toll grows and Israel continues its offensive. Similarly, the Times showcases Earps on… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Transgender advice for schools and Earps 'England's No 1'

A new wave of former ballet dancers have come forward to describe incidents of bullying and body-shaming they faced during their studies in various schools across the United Kingdom. Following an earlier BBC investigation earlier this year, over 100 former dancers have now come forward, claiming that the culture within these institutions was “toxic.” Among… Continue reading More dancers allege body-shaming and bullying at UK ballet schools

According to research by retail tracking platform Assosia, the cost of a traditional Christmas dinner this year is around £32.35, which is an increase of 4.3% compared to last year’s £31. However, consumers who opt for luxury options such as premium potatoes and fresh stuffing balls instead of cheaper alternatives will see a greater increase,… Continue reading Christmas dinner: How much will it cost this year?

The constituents of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire have voted to remove MP Peter Bone from his seat via a recall petition. This means that a by-election will be held in the area in the forthcoming year. The decision to recall Bone followed his suspension as an MP over accusations of bullying and sexual misconduct, which he… Continue reading Peter Bone MP loses seat as recall petition triggers by-election

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Two cousins have been sentenced to jail time after being found guilty of a “sickening premeditated attack” that killed a man they held a grudge against for five years. Warren Burns was punched, kicked in the head, and stamped on during the attack on Heysham Avenue in Fallowfield, Manchester, on 21 May. Ryan White, aged… Continue reading Warren Burns: Men who killed man after five-year grudge jailed

TV presenter Phil Spencer’s parents have died after their car overturned in a river, according to a coroner’s report. Anne Spencer died after the car she was driving tipped over the edge of a bridge, plunging into the Nailbourne River in Littlebourne, Kent. She was travelling with her husband Richard, who also died in the… Continue reading Phil Spencer’s parents died 'in most tragic' accident – coroner

The Scottish government has announced that higher earners will be paying more income tax. Finance Secretary Shona Robison confirmed that a new 45% tax bracket would be introduced for individuals earning between £75,000 and £125,140, meaning they will pay more tax than before. In addition, the top tax rate for those earning over £125,000 will… Continue reading Scottish Budget: Higher earners to pay more income tax

The Scottish government is expected to abandon its legal action against the UK government’s veto of gender reform legislation. The move comes after the Court of Session in Edinburgh rejected the Scottish government’s legal challenge to the veto earlier this month. The Scottish parliament passed legislation allowing people to change their legally-recognised sex last year,… Continue reading Scottish ministers to abandon UK gender block appeal

The UK government has published new guidance that advises teachers to inform parents if their child wishes to change their gender identity at school. The guidance applies to schools in England and also states that teachers should take a cautious approach if pupils want to use a new name, pronouns, or uniform. According to the… Continue reading Transgender guidance: Schools to keep parents informed