Category: UK News

On Monday morning, Rishi Sunak is set to face questioning under oath as part of a COVID-19 inquiry. The chancellor will spend several hours answering questions on live television in London on his pandemic-related decisions. This will include the use of furlough, the establishment of lockdowns, and the roll-out of the “Eat Out To Help… Continue reading Rishi Sunak faces Covid inquiry and Rwanda vote in key week

According to a report by the UK Health Security Agency, if temperatures rise by 4C by 2100 due to high emissions, several parts of the UK could become breeding grounds for mosquitoes that can transmit viruses such as dengue fever, chikungunya, and zika virus. The worst-case scenario report highlights that the UK would be the… Continue reading Mosquito-borne disease risk looms for UK – study

Chocolate has a rich history dating back centuries. While today it’s a readily available treat for many people, in the past it was reserved for the wealthy and was only consumed in liquid form. It wasn’t until solid chocolate bars were invented in 1847 that the words “hot” and “drinking” became associated with chocolate. Interestingly,… Continue reading How chocolate became the winter beverage of choice

The UK government’s Eat Out To Help Out scheme, which saw diners receive a state-backed discount on meals and soft drinks in pubs and restaurants in August 2020, has come under scrutiny due to potential links with the spread of Covid-19. The scheme was aimed at protecting hospitality industry jobs affected by the pandemic, but… Continue reading Covid inquiry: What was the impact of Eat Out to Help Out?

After launching a new appeal for information, a man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a local executive officer, Anthony Littler. Littler was attacked after leaving East Finchley Underground in North London in May of 1984. He was found in an alleyway with head injuries. Police have found a 58-year-old suspect, who… Continue reading Man arrested in connection with 1984 murder

Peter Kay, the well-known comedian, held three intimate fundraising shows at Bolton’s Octagon theatre. This was his first stage appearance in the town in 20 years, much to the delight of his fans. The 390-capacity theatre sold out within minutes of Kay’s show being announced to the venue’s members, patrons, and mailing list subscribers. He… Continue reading Peter Kay plays secret homecoming shows to raise funds for Bolton Octagon theatre

Police have named the woman who died in a traffic accident on Friday in Argyll. Amanda McAulay, age 27, crashed her blue Peugeot 107 with a white Vauxhall Mokka on the A83 near Tarbert. Emergency services were called but McAulay died at the scene. The three Mokka occupants, on the other hand, were taken to… Continue reading Woman who died in A83 crash near Tarbert named by police

A winter lights event held by the National Trust at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire was cancelled due to waterlogged car parks and a forecast of strong winds. The event was a major fundraiser for the site and was expected to attract nearly 3,000 visitors who had paid £20 per adult, £15.50 per child, while under… Continue reading Apology after visitors travel to cancelled Anglesey Abbey event

David Cameron, the UK Foreign Secretary, has threatened to end cooperation with Scottish ministers after Humza Yousaf, the Scottish First Minister, met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on December 1st. According to Lord Cameron, the meeting between Yousaf and Erdogan breaches protocol, since there was no UK official present at the meeting. This statement… Continue reading David Cameron threat over Yousaf's Erdogan meeting 'breach'

Police in London have arrested two teenage girls on suspicion of robbery following an attack on a Jewish woman in Haringey. The Met Police said that the victim, who was 20, was approached by the girls on Rostrevor Avenue. They attacked her and stole her bag at 4.30 pm on 7 December. The girls, 13… Continue reading Two girls arrested after Jewish woman robbed in Haringey