Category: UK News

The UK government has announced that data centres will be categorised as part of the country’s critical national infrastructure, joining the emergency services, financial and healthcare systems, and energy and water supplies. This move would give them additional government support during a significant incident, such as a cyber attack, IT outage, or severe weather, to… Continue reading Data centres as vital as NHS and power grid, government says

During a recent reception held at Buckingham Palace, King Charles III was taken aback when a female rugby player from New Zealand asked for a hug. Ayesha Leti-I’iga, a winger for the New Zealand women’s rugby team, boldly approached the king and made her request. The king, seemingly amused by her bravery, complied and was… Continue reading King Charles surprised by hug with rugby players from New Zealand

The National Television Awards, which took place at London’s O2 arena, saw numerous big names from British TV grace the red carpet. Hosts for This Morning, Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, were in attendance with the show being nominated for the daytime award. Meanwhile, Vicky McClure was also present and was up for the best… Continue reading In pictures: Stars at the National Television Awards

A group of former Conservative environment secretaries have called on the UK government to preserve the Environmental Land Management Scheme (Elms), as concerns grow that the fund for their agriculture initiative will be reduced. The scheme, which was developed by former Environment Secretary Michael Gove to replace the EU’s common agricultural policy, pays farmers in… Continue reading Don't cut nature-friendly farm fund, urge ex-Tory ministers

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Scottish prisons are once again facing overcrowding, with the number of incarcerated people now higher than before hundreds were released as part of an early release scheme introduced to ease the burden. The emergency program, which saw 477 prisoners out early between June and July, was brought in response to a sharp rise in the… Continue reading Scotland's prison population higher after early release scheme

A 20-year-old woman has been sentenced to more than two years in detention for assisting her boyfriend in fleeing after he and a friend murdered a disabled man in May 2023. Ross Connelly, 46, had a heated argument on Facebook with his cousin, the mother of Lewis Armstrong, one of the assailants. Armstrong, along with… Continue reading Girlfriend jailed for helping County Durham Facebook feud killer

The upcoming Vincent Van Gogh exhibition at the National Gallery in London has earned high praise from esteemed critics. With the likes of The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Times, and Time Out awarding the exhibition five-star ratings, it’s no surprise that the show is highly anticipated. The exhibition, entitled Poets and Lovers, opens on September… Continue reading Van Gogh National Gallery exhibition receives starry reviews

The UK government has announced that it has made a “new and improved deal” with Tata Steel. The deal involves a grant of £500m for the company and will be directed towards the construction of an electric furnace in Port Talbot, which will be more environmentally-friendly. This is the same amount that was agreed by… Continue reading Tata Steel: UK government confirms £500m subsidy

A mother who chose to go on a holiday to Ibiza instead of attending her son’s sentencing hearing for his role in the riots in Manchester has been ordered to pay £1,200 compensation and attend a six-month parenting course. Her 12-year-old son, whose name cannot be released because of his age, was accused of displaying… Continue reading Manchester rioter's mum to pay compensation after Ibiza trip