Category: UK News

A sword attack which occurred in north-east London has resulted in the charge of a man with the murder of 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin. Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, will appear in court on Thursday over the attack in Hainault, which also led to five others being injured, including two police officers. Witnesses reported a car… Continue reading Daniel Anjorin: Man charged with murdering boy in sword attack

Manchester’s Co-op Live arena has cancelled its opening show for the third time, leaving fans disappointed. The arena, the largest indoor venue in the UK, had already pushed its opening back twice last week. US rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was set to perform at the arena’s first official event, which was ultimately cancelled… Continue reading Fans' dismay as Co-op Live Arena cancels show again

John Swinney and Kate Forbes, both potential successors to outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf, held informal talks on Tuesday as they consider bids for the leadership of the Scottish National Party. While neither candidate has confirmed they are running to lead the SNP, nominations for the role close on Monday, and a contest will be… Continue reading Kate Forbes and John Swinney hold talks about SNP leadership

The Safety of Rwanda Act, aimed at deporting some asylum seekers to Rwanda, has been met with legal challenges by civil servants who argue it forces them to violate international law. The new legislation was passed into law last week, overruling the Supreme Court’s ruling that the scheme was unconstitutional. It was designed as a… Continue reading Civil servants sue Government over potential Rwanda law breach

The UK will not be taking back asylum seekers from Ireland, as stated by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a session in the House of Commons. The Irish government had argued that there has been an increase in the number of asylum seekers coming into Northern Ireland from Ireland, and that the UK has a… Continue reading Rishi Sunak rules out asylum seeker returns from Ireland

A 14-year-old boy who died in a sword attack last week in Hainault, northeast London, has been named as Daniel Anjorin according to local sources. Along with the teenager, two police officers and two others were injured in the attack. A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, though he is said to… Continue reading Hainault sword attack victim named as Daniel Anjorin, 14

A 17-year-old boy has been detained by police on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack at a school in Sheffield. South Yorkshire Police said two adults and one child were hurt in the incident which occurred at Birley Academy on Birley Lane. The police said officers responded to reports of a “sharp object” being… Continue reading Sheffield school attack: Boy, 17 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

The decision to discharge elderly residents from hospitals into care homes without testing them for COVID-19 was criticized as “reckless” by Commissioner for Older People Eddie Lynch during the second day of the public hearings of the COVID-19 inquiry in Belfast. He stated that care home providers and his office were concerned about such patients… Continue reading Covid Inquiry: 'Reckless' to discharge NI elderly without test

A police officer has been left with a serious arm injury following a sword attack in Hainault, north-east London, in which a 14-year-old boy was killed. The incident occurred on Tuesday at around 7am, when police were called to reports of a car crashing into a house, followed by multiple stabbings. Four people, including two… Continue reading Hainault: Officer could lose arm after stabbing attack, Met Police say

Nationwide has reported that UK house prices have fallen by 0.4% in April as the rising cost of borrowing puts potential buyers under pressure. According to the largest building society in the UK, the average cost of a home now stands at £261,962, which is four percent below the summer 2022 peak. The figure is… Continue reading UK house prices fall as mortgage costs bite, says Nationwide