Category: UK News

ading role in Henry V at the age of 27, becoming the youngest actor/director to produce and star in a Shakespeare film adaptation. He went on to direct and star in film adaptations of Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, Love’s Labour’s Lost, and As You Like It. His passion for Shakespeare has never waned, just… Continue reading Sir Kenneth Branagh returns to the RSC for first time in 30 years

Millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales are overlooking £24 billion in financial assistance and support, according to recent analysis by Policy in Practice, a social policy and data analytics firm. The research highlights that the main obstacles preventing individuals from claiming these benefits and social tariffs are awareness, complexity, and stigma. These benefits… Continue reading Millions missing out on benefits and government support, analysis suggests

m/web/20250905-110137-f27f908f49-web-2.29.1-3/grey-placeholder.png” aria-label=”image unavailable”> Zara Oldham, a politics and Chinese student at Glasgow University, says it’s also okay to let a friendship go if things aren’t working out. “I think it’s really useful to have different friends for different aspects of your life and if someone’s not in your life, that’s totally okay,” Zara says. In… Continue reading Freshers' week: What I wish I knew before going to university

The recent court order has instructed the former chief executive of Pride in London to relinquish access to the company’s bank accounts amid an investigation into suspected financial misconduct. Christopher Joell-Deshields, who assumed the role in 2021, was removed from his position and accused of utilizing vouchers from sponsors for personal gain, prompting his suspension.… Continue reading Suspended London Pride boss ordered to hand back bank accounts

the stolen car after the shooting. Despite the violence and chaos created by these gangs, many in the Turkish community want nothing to do with them and are just trying to live their lives peacefully. The ongoing feud between the Hackney Turks and Tottenham Turks highlights the dangers of gang violence and the devastating impact… Continue reading The brutal gangland feud behind the shooting of a little girl

Salma Niazi, recipient of the 2025 One Young World ‘Lyra McKee Award for Bravery’, emphasized the importance of spreading awareness about Lyra’s legacy on a global scale. Niazi earned the accolade for her dedicated reporting on the rights of women in Afghanistan during a tumultuous period following the Taliban’s resurgence to power in 2021. The… Continue reading Lyra McKee award 'motivation' for journalists around the world

Moira Owens, from Caernarfon, Gwynedd, found herself without support after her husband, Idwal Owens, was diagnosed with vascular dementia six years ago. The shock of the diagnosis left Moira feeling unprepared and helpless, as she was only given a “wad of leaflets” by the consultant after the news. The lack of guidance and assistance left… Continue reading Caernarfon couple among those in Wales 'let down' by dementia care

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been dealing with a significant crisis over the past two weeks, and unfortunately, there seems to be no end in sight. Following a cyber attack that was first discovered on September 1st, the car manufacturer was forced to shut down its computer systems and halt production globally. This has led… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover suppliers 'face bankruptcy' due to hack crisis

A significant setback has hit the UK pharmaceutical industry as AstraZeneca has decided to pause a planned £200 million investment at a research site in Cambridge. This project was expected to generate 1,000 jobs and was initially announced in March 2024 by the previous government. This decision comes following the shelving of another project in… Continue reading AstraZeneca pauses £200m Cambridge investment

Following an extensive investigation by the BBC into Charing Cross station, the Metropolitan Police has taken action by suspending nine officers and referring the case to the police watchdog for further examination. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed that it is looking into the behavior of 11 individuals stationed at the central London… Continue reading Nine Met Police officers suspended after BBC investigation