Category: UK News

Authorities have arrested three men for their alleged involvement in the tragic deaths of five migrants in the English Channel on Tuesday. The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) nabbed the suspects on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and entering the country illegally. The boat was carrying 112 people, including a young girl and her family,… Continue reading Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths

The UK government has been accused by Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner of having given in to ‘vested interests’ with its pledge to ban no-fault evictions in England. Ms Rayner has apparently asked the deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, on when the ban would be implemented but also suffered jibes about her own living arrangements… Continue reading Ministers have caved in on no-fault evictions pledge, says Angela Rayner

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BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has announced that her mother, Julia Peckham, has passed away following a battle with cancer. Ball shared the news on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, along with the message “Sleep tight dear Mama”. Peckham’s condition first came to light in March, and Ball has been on hiatus from… Continue reading Zoe Ball announces mum's death after cancer diagnosis

Lord Field of Birkenhead, a former Labour minister and crossbench peer, has passed away at the age of 81 following an illness. The politician spent 40 years as an MP for Birkenhead and was a leading voice for welfare reform over his career. He was also a former minister under Tony Blair, and joined the… Continue reading Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81

The UK government’s ambitious plan to expand funded childcare for working parents may be in jeopardy, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). Following the decision to scrap a £35m pilot in selected areas, there is now “significant” uncertainty as to how the national rollout will be achieved. The programme is expected to cost £15.2bn… Continue reading Government scrapped tests to check £4bn childcare plan would work

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s award-winning production of My Neighbour Totoro is set to transfer to London’s West End in 2025, following two successful runs at the Barbican theatre. The stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film, written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, will open at the Gillian Lynne theatre in March 2025… Continue reading My Neighbour Totoro: Stage show transfers to London's West End

Emma Webber, mother of victim Barnaby Webber in the Nottingham attacks, has called out a police staff member who posted graphic messages about the tragedy in a WhatsApp group. In an open letter to the group, Webber asked the staff to show respect for her son who lost his life in the attacks, and for… Continue reading 'Show respect', Nottingham victim's mum urges over graphic post

Many councils in the UK are selling off assets worth hundreds of millions of pounds to offset short-term debts, including car parks, land for new homes, and museums. However, some councils are refusing to sell antiques and other valuables considered part of the town’s heritage as councilors of different political parties believe it would be… Continue reading The councils selling the family silver to pay bills

Sprinter Karla Chubb from the Irish punk band Sprints has recounted how she was groped by an audience member during a Belfast performance, revealing that this was the second such assault of their debut album tour. She believes that speaking out may highlight the wider problem (is facing female performers and) witnessed a positive and… Continue reading Sprints singer: 'I should be able to perform without being groped'