Category: UK News

oung people currently being treated with puberty blockers will not be included in the trial. The trial will be randomised, meaning some young people will receive the puberty blockers and others will receive a placebo. This is designed to help researchers understand if there are benefits to taking the drugs, and whether there are any… Continue reading Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve the big debate?

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will speak at the Eurogroup on Monday, where she is expected to call for closer ties between the UK and EU economies. Reeves is the first British chancellor to attend the group since the UK’s departure from the EU. Primary points from her speech include creating a “mature, business-like relationship” between… Continue reading Rachel Reeves: Closer UK and EU ties will boost economic growth

Danny Jones, the lead vocalist of McFly, has won the 2024 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! after he received the most votes from the audience. Coleen Rooney took second place, while Reverend Richard Coles came in third. This year’s show was presented by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly and was… Continue reading I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2024 winner revealed

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s government fell to rebel forces on Sunday, prompting UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to welcome the end of his “barbaric regime”. Assad reportedly fled to Moscow and has been granted asylum in Russia. Sir Keir called for a “political solution”, protecting civilians and minorities, and ensuring aid reached the most… Continue reading Keir Starmer welcomes fall of Assad's 'barbaric regime' in Syria

Amy, a 36-year-old lawyer from London, has recently given birth to a baby boy using donor sperm and in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Deciding to have a baby on her own relieved the time pressure she was feeling, given that dating while looking for a partner to start a family could be intense. Using donor sperm and… Continue reading IVF using donor sperm: 'I could have a baby without a partner'

On Wednesday, the UK hosted its first ever Drone Soccer tournament at Wigston Academy in Leicestershire. This unique event combines the sport of football and drone technology, which is encased in a protective ball-shaped cage. The concept of Drone Soccer originated in South Korea. The tournament was organized by Drone Sports Ltd, and according to… Continue reading Futuristic sport drone soccer likened to 'robotic Quidditch'

Prince William served Christmas lunch at a homeless shelter where he first visited with his mother, Princess Diana, over 30 years ago. The Passage, a London-based homelessness charity, was the place where Prince William began to see beyond the palace walls. He has spoken about the profound impact that his visits to the charity had… Continue reading Prince William serves Christmas lunch at shelter he visited with Diana

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has had surgery after being involved in a car crash on Saturday, according to a statement from the club. The 34-year-old was treated in hospital in London for a lower limb fracture and will be monitored over the coming days. Antonio, who is the club’s all-time leading scorer in the… Continue reading Michail Antonio crash: West Ham striker has surgery on lower limb fracture

Cydney Harding from London has become a sensation on TikTok with her creative collection of scissors that range from those used for cutting hair to tiny ones designed to snip grapes. At only 24 years old, Cydney has millions of followers on the social media platform who watch her videos where she talks about her… Continue reading TikTok: The London woman going viral with her scissor obsession

Thousands of households in Northern Ireland remain without power after Storm Darragh, with community assistance centres set to open in response. NIE Networks reported that nearly 95,000 households were affected during the storm, and about 12,000 remain without power. It may take several days for NIE Networks to fully restore electricity. The energy provider has… Continue reading Thousands without power in Northern Ireland after Storm Darragh