Category: UK News

Independent Report Finds S4C CEO Created “Culture of Fear” Leading to Her Dismissal An independent review into allegations of bullying and bad behaviour by former S4C chief executive Sian Doyle has found that she created “a culture of fear” at the Welsh-language broadcaster. Ms Doyle has denied the accusations, which led to her dismissal. Testimony… Continue reading S4C: Report told TV boss Sian Doyle behaved like dictator

After over six years, the government has signed a Hillsborough Charter, apologising for the delay in doing so. This charter promises that no family should have to experience the same injustices as those who lost loved ones in the 1989 disaster. The disaster saw the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans during an FA Cup semi-final.… Continue reading Hillsborough family injustices will never be repeated – government

The manager of a waste disposal firm, Brian Timmins, has been found guilty of manslaughter along with Timmins Waste Services (TWS) after a worker, David Willis, fell into an industrial shredder and was crushed to death. Willis’ remains were never found after the accident occurred back in September 2018. While operating the machine, Timmins was… Continue reading David Willis death: Wolverhampton waste manager guilty of shredder death

Leicestershire Police have charged a 17-year-old boy with the murder of Junior Osborne, a man who was found with fatal stab wounds on Narborough Road on the night of September 27. Osborne, 50, was described by his family as a beloved father, husband, and brother. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was… Continue reading Junior Osborne death: Teenager charged with stab murder of man

A stabbing incident in South London has resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy, and a murder investigation has been launched. The incident occurred near Sutton railway station at around 7:10 pm GMT on Tuesday, where the victim was found by police officers with stab wounds. Despite treatment by the paramedics on the spot,… Continue reading Sutton: Murder investigation begins after teenager stabbed

An NHS doctor and her family were charged over £10,000 in unlawful fees by a landlord for services including cleaning a chimney, carpet and oven. Tenant fees, which include cleaning fees, were banned by the law but campaigners suggest that many are being ripped off across the country. The letting agent, Sowerbys, and landlords, Victoria… Continue reading Norfolk family left 'vulnerable' over £10k unlawful tenant's fees

Children as young as 11 have spoken out about being sexually harassed on buses and trains, with one 16-year-old girl telling the BBC that she was “disgusted” after receiving catcalls and sexual comments while using public transport. Harrogate Youth Council is campaigning for more children in North Yorkshire to report similar incidents, with a focus… Continue reading Children as young as 11 sexually harassed on public transport

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to face a two-day questioning period at the Covid inquiry in order to defend his handling of the pandemic. It is expected that he will apologise for the mistakes that his government made during the pandemic. However, sources close to Mr Johnson have told the BBC that he… Continue reading Boris Johnson faces two-day grilling at Covid inquiry

Local government leaders in England have expressed concern that more councils risk going bankrupt following the UK government’s tax and spending plans. A lack of funding outlined in the Autumn Statement had left many councils facing a real risk of bankruptcy. Large councils leaders, including 26 Conservatives, have written to the government warning of painful… Continue reading Councils in England warn of growing financial crisis

A shooting in a residential area of Hackney, east London, has left a woman dead and two others injured, including a teenager. The 42-year-old woman died at the scene, while a 20-year-old man and 16-year-old boy were taken to hospital for assessment. There have been no arrests in connection with the attack. Police cordoned off… Continue reading London: Woman killed in Hackney shooting