Category: UK News

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is at risk of further cyber attacks unless it updates its computer infrastructure, according to the former head of the National Cyber Security Centre, Prof Ciaran Martin. He added that global ransomware assaults on healthcare are a significant issue. In June, a ransomware attack severely disrupted healthcare services across… Continue reading NHS cyber security: Ex security chief warns of future attacks

The recent election saw a variety of tactics being employed by those looking to sway voters one way or another. To get a better understanding of what was happening, one journalist decided to create several fake social media profiles, which he then used to monitor what was being posted and shared across various social platforms.… Continue reading Six things I learned about how social media shaped the 2024 UK election

France’s left-wing alliance made an impressive surge in the parliamentary elections on Sunday. The Guardian reports that the win pushed the country’s far right party into third place. According to exit polls, no political group won an absolute majority. The French left-wing alliance appears to have secured 44% of the vote, followed by Emmanuel Macron’s… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Surprise surge' for France's left, and Reeves to unveil housing plans

The UK government plans to create a UK Border Security Command in an effort to reduce the number of small boat crossings in the English Channel. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the start of the recruitment process for an exceptional leader to head the body, which is expected to bring together the intelligence agencies and… Continue reading Home Secretary Yvette Cooper sets out plan to tackle small boat crossings

Rob Burrow, a rugby league legend and campaigner for people with motor neurone disease, was given a final farewell by hundreds of mourners who lined the streets. Burrow passed away at the age of 41 after spending his last years raising awareness and millions of pounds for research into the degenerative condition. The funeral was… Continue reading Rob Burrow funeral: Hundreds bid farewell to rugby icon

David Lammy, the UK’s new foreign secretary, has embarked on his first international trip to Germany, Poland, and Sweden. The trip did not focus on immediate results but on the appearance of a new, determined administration, willing to work with important partners. As part of this, Lammy visited German counterpart Annalena Baerbock before moving to… Continue reading New UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy wants to reset ties with EU

Former Major General James Roddis, a senior Army officer, will appear before a military court later this month charged with sexual assault under Section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The court appearance will be held at the Bulford Military Court Centre in Wiltshire on July 17. Roddis was previously a commanding officer of… Continue reading Former army general James Roddis charged with sexual assualt

Following the Conservative Party’s worst election defeat in its parliamentary history, former party leader Rishi Sunak has pledged to remain as leader until arrangements are in place for selecting his successor. The contest to replace the former Prime Minister has yet to begin, and so far none of the party’s 121 surviving MPs have announced… Continue reading Tory leadership race: Who could replace Rishi Sunak as party leader?

The UK’s new business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has stated that “job guarantees” will be part of the negotiations with Tata Steel about the future of the Port Talbot site. Reynolds, who is currently in active negotiations with Tata alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, said that newer technologies would result in fewer jobs, but there… Continue reading Tata Port Talbot: UK government in talks but no full jobs guarantee – Jonathan Reynolds

England football fans across the nation held their breath last Saturday night as the national team fought tooth and nail to secure their place in the semi-final of Euro 2024. The crowd was on edge as the match went into a penalty shootout after the Three Lions managed to equalize with Switzerland. It was a… Continue reading England fans celebrate reaching Euro 2024 semi final