Category: UK News

TV host Jay Blades has refuted allegations of rape, pleading not guilty to two counts during his appearance at Shrewsbury Crown Court. The 55-year-old, renowned for his role as the presenter of the BBC program The Repair Shop, addressed the charges via video link. Despite expressing regret over the delays, Judge Anthony Lowe explained that… Continue reading Repair Shop presenter Jay Blades pleads not guilty to rape

A groundbreaking development in the world of higher education is on the horizon as the universities of Kent and Greenwich in the UK are set to merge, thereby creating the country’s first “super-university”. This unprecedented move is expected to come into effect from the academic year starting in autumn 2026. The proposed entity will be… Continue reading Greenwich and Kent announce merger to form 'super-university'

BBC News NI health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly reports that GPs in Northern Ireland are expressing anger, disappointment, and feelings of disrespect towards the Department of Health due to an imposed financial contract. This ongoing stalemate has triggered a work to rule, which includes restrictions such as ignoring non-essential paperwork and limiting appointments to 25 per… Continue reading GPs 'angry, disappointed and disrespected' by imposed contract

Journalists Craig Buchan and Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reported on the families affected by the Air India plane crash in June, which resulted in the tragic deaths of several passengers. Miten Patel, whose parents perished in the crash, expressed frustration over the lack of accountability and apology from Indian officials after it was discovered that “other remains”… Continue reading Air India crash families still seeking answers on wrong remains

Londoners are facing continued disruption as most London Underground services remain suspended due to a staff walkout that has now entered its fourth day. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) members are engaged in a “rolling strike” as they push for better pay and a shorter working week of 32 hours. While some Northern… Continue reading Tube strike enters fourth day with limited service

A prominent UK planning lawyer has raised concerns about the legality of the government granting planning permission for a large Chinese embassy near the Tower of London. Lord Banner KC’s opinion, submitted just before the deadline for objections to the scheme, asserts that it would be unlawful to proceed with the development. The proposed Chinese… Continue reading Approving China 'mega' embassy would be unlawful, UK government told

On Wednesday, British horse racing will come to a halt in protest against the proposed tax increase on betting in the sport by the government. The British Horseracing Authority has rescheduled four meetings citing potential revenue loss amounting to millions and thousands of job losses as a result of the tax hike. This move is… Continue reading Horse racing strike: British racing in protest over proposed betting tax rise

The aftermath of the Angela Rayner controversy continues to reverberate throughout the political landscape. Various voices within the Labour party are now publicly sharing their opinions on the effectiveness of the government through official channels. The ongoing discourse surrounding this issue is causing unease within Downing Street, as they are eager for the situation to… Continue reading Early skirmishes in Labour race highlight government headache

Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace is taking legal action against the BBC regarding a data protection issue, as per court documents submitted to the High Court. The details of the case have not been disclosed publicly as of yet. Wallace was axed in July following the affirmation of more than 40 allegations concerning his behavior… Continue reading Gregg Wallace: Former MasterChef presenter launches legal action against BBC

The controversial decision to distribute the remaining wealth of the Jesus Army, a disgraced evangelical sect, has stirred up outrage. Legal documents obtained by the BBC show that individuals accused of child abuse within the Jesus Army may receive larger payouts than their victims. The organisation reportedly has £25m remaining, which it plans to divide… Continue reading Alleged Jesus Army child abusers could receive share of fortune