Category: UK News

A recent report from anti-monarchy campaigners has claimed that the Royal Family costs taxpayers £510m each year, nearly six times more than the £86m that is generated from state funding through the Sovereign Grant. The funding is mainly generated by the Crown Estate, and covers staffing, travel, and building costs related to royal affairs. However,… Continue reading Royals really cost £510m, anti-monarchists say

The Labour Party conference was addressed by Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, in his first speech since coming to power. In his address, he spoke of a “shared struggle,” whilst remaining optimistic about the country’s future. The prime minister emphasised that, in the present moment, tough decisions must be taken to construct a new… Continue reading Keir Starmer to promise 'light at the end of tunnel' in key speech

Two ISIS extremists referred to an imam as “Voldemort” who was practicing “black magic” before planning his murder, according to an ongoing public inquiry. Jamal Uddin, the 71-year-old father of seven, was fatally struck with a hammer in February 2016 by Mohammed Kadir, who was deemed as “high risk” by the police. Kadir had made… Continue reading Jalal Uddin: Extremist killers described imam as 'Voldemort'

England and Wales are facing heavy rain and flash flooding which has led to widespread travel disruption and damaged properties. Houses and roads have been flooded across central and southern England where a month’s worth of rain has fallen in just a few hours. A Met Office amber weather warning has been issued and 350… Continue reading Flash floods and heavy rain batter England and Wales

Labour’s Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has announced plans to raise energy-efficiency rules for social housing in a move that aims to reduce fuel bills for tenants and meet climate goals. His plan will become subject to consultation later this year, and Labour pledged to extend the rule to private landlords. The party’s existing pledge to… Continue reading Labour plans tougher energy efficiency rules for social homes

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Police are conducting a search for a man who has absconded from an open prison in Lincolnshire. The authorities have advised the public not to approach Aaron Wood, 54, who was reported missing from HMP North Sea Camp in Boston. The police are urging people to inform them immediately by calling 999 if they see… Continue reading Hunt for Aaron Wood on the run from HMP North Sea Camp

In a letter obtained by the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan, it was revealed that a senior Ministry of Defence (MoD) official privately acknowledged that allegations to be aired in a BBC Panorama on alleged SAS war crimes were “broadly accurate”. Despite this warning, the MoD publicly responded in 2019 to deny the claims of… Continue reading BBC report on unlawful SAS killings 'broadly accurate', MoD concluded

Harrods is conducting an internal review to determine whether any current employees were involved in the allegations levied against the retailer’s former owner, the late Mohamed Al Fayed. One former Harrods staff member, who goes by the name of Jessica, has alleged that a manager, who is still a Harrods employee, failed to act on… Continue reading Harrods investigating if current staff involved in Mohamed Al Fayed allegations