Category: UK News

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that the Conservative manifesto will include proposals for tax cuts. Speaking ahead of the launch of the party’s manifesto, Sunak told the BBC that the plans would be “fully funded and costed”. He also promised that day-to-day government spending on public services would continue to increase ahead of inflation under… Continue reading Rishi Sunak: Tory manifesto will include tax cuts

The Prince of Wales met with the England football team just before they headed off to Germany for the Euro 2024 tournament. As president of the Football Association, he was welcome to speak to the squad where they were training at the St George’s Park national football centre in Burton-upon-Trent, alongside the team’s manager, Gareth… Continue reading Euro 2024: Prince William meets Gareth Southgate's England squad

Sammy Wilson and Ian Paisley, two candidates from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), have gained the endorsement of Nigel Farage despite his Reform UK party’s alliance with rival party Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV). Wilson is running in East Antrim against TUV candidate Matthew Warwick, whereas Paisley is running in North Antrim against TUV leader Jim… Continue reading Nigel Farage endorses DUP candidates despite TUV-Reform alliance

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A pro-Palestinian group has protested outside Barclays bank branches across the UK by vandalising buildings with red paint and smashing windows. Palestine Action, the activist group behind the demonstrations, reportedly targeted up to 20 locations across England and Scotland, calling on the bank to divest from Israel’s weapons trade and fossil fuels. Shut the System,… Continue reading Barclays banks across UK targeted by pro-Palestine protesters

The mother of Harry Dunn, the teenage motorcyclist killed in a crash outside of the US airbase RAF Croughton, spoke out about her grief and disappointment during the inquest into his death. The driver of the car that hit Mr Dunn, Anne Sacoolas, was not in attendance at the hearings, and Ms. Dunn told the… Continue reading Harry Dunn's mother 'unspeakably hurt' killer not at inquest

Dr Michael Mosley, the TV presenter and populariser of the 5:2 diet, was found dead on a hillside close to the Agia Marina beach bar on the Greek island of Symi. The 67-year-old father-of-four’s body was discovered by a bar manager four days after he went missing on a walk. A post-mortem examination was due… Continue reading Dr Michael Mosley: New CCTV shows TV presenter near where body found

After facing criticism for announcing his bid to replace an ailing colleague as the Conservative Party’s candidate in Aberdeenshire North and Moray West, Douglas Ross has announced he will be resigning as the leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Following his announcement, Ross will continue in his position until after the election and will be stepping… Continue reading Douglas Ross to resign as leader of Scottish Conservatives

A senior officer has confirmed that during the Emma Caldwell murder investigation, almost 300 rapes and sexual assaults reported by sex workers had not been dealt with by the police. Police Scotland’s deputy chief constable has stated that an operation was launched to investigate sex offences reported around 2005. She added that some of the… Continue reading Emma Caldwell: Hundreds of sex attack reports 'dismissed' by police

A head teacher in East Sussex has requested that parents put away their mobile phones when collecting their children from school. Andy Best, who is in charge of Pashley Down Infant School in Eastbourne, issued the appeal in a newsletter aimed at promoting conversation. Best remarked that pupils leave the classroom looking forward to seeing… Continue reading East Sussex: Head teacher urges parents to put their phones away