Category: UK News

Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly are set to debate a bill on Tuesday that seeks to outlaw sexuality and gender conversion practices. This legislation, introduced as a private member’s bill by Alliance Party MLA Eóin Tennyson, includes provisions that could impose prison sentences of up to two years on anyone found conducting conversion therapy… Continue reading Conversion therapy: NI Assembly to debate bill aimed at banning practice

A marble sculpture, which had long been mistaken for a simple garden ornament, is now expected to sell for up to £18,000 at auction after spending more than seventy years outside unnoticed. Thomas Jenner-Fust, who is the director of Chorley’s Auctioneers, discovered the bust during a routine evaluation of a property located in the Cotswolds.… Continue reading Marble Hosmer sculpture mistaken for garden ornament in Cotswolds

While swimming near Trefin Beach in Pembrokeshire, Morgan encountered an extraordinary sight beneath the water’s surface: tentacles of a massive jellyfish. At first, he noticed only a few, but the number rapidly increased from three to ten, and then to twenty, seemingly continuing without end. The sheer size of the creature was astonishing, with tentacles… Continue reading Giant lion's mane jellyfish caught on camera off Pembrokeshire coast

An Anthropic co-founder has proposed the implementation of an AI “kill switch” designed to deactivate AI software if it becomes excessively hazardous. Jack Clark, one of the company’s seven founders, explained to the BBC that most AI research labs, including Anthropic, have various methods to “pull the plug” on AI systems. However, he noted that… Continue reading We must heed warnings of AI tech developers, says UK government minister

New research has revealed that enslaved Africans were forcibly branded with marks bearing the British Crown emblem, shedding light on the monarchy’s direct involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. This discovery was made as part of the Register of British Slave Traders project, which offers a detailed record of Britain’s role in slavery. Professor William… Continue reading British Crown symbol was branded on enslaved Africans, research finds

To conduct a thorough investigation that includes the examination of sensitive information in a confidential setting, a public inquiry is necessary. Such an inquiry has the authority to hold certain sessions privately, excluding both the media and the general public. This step was prompted by Judge Durran’s ruling following the pre-inquest hearing held on 4… Continue reading Calls for public inquiry into Manchester synagogue terror attack

At the renowned Royal Albert Hall in London, opera singer Nicky Spence took the stage for the Last Night of the Proms, showcasing a celebration of his Scottish heritage. Initially, only a tartan scarf gave a subtle nod to his roots. However, his performance of “Donald, Where’s Your Troosers?” was marked by a dramatic reveal… Continue reading Opera singer leads Scottish takeover of Last Night of the Proms

A public inquiry into the circumstances that allowed Lucy Letby to repeatedly harm and murder infants is set to have its findings released later on Tuesday. The Thirlwall Inquiry was established to investigate events at the Countess of Chester Hospital during 2015 and 2016, focusing on Letby’s time as a nurse in the neonatal unit.… Continue reading Lucy Letby: Thirlwall inquiry report into nurse's crimes due to be published

Nottingham city centre has introduced a new ban on face coverings, which has now officially taken effect. Under this regulation, police officers and community protection officers have the authority to request individuals to remove face coverings if there is a reasonable belief that the coverings are being used to hide identities during criminal or anti-social… Continue reading Nottingham city centre balaclava ban comes into force

Starting Tuesday, much of the United Kingdom is expected to experience cooler conditions as more variable weather patterns take hold. Northern and western regions are likely to encounter some periods of rain, contributing to a generally unsettled atmosphere throughout much of the week. Tuesday will begin with relatively warm and humid conditions across central and… Continue reading UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues