A well-known criminal gang that orchestrates ransomware cyber attacks had its online site reportedly overtaken by law enforcement officials. The group, LockBit sells services that enable individuals to infiltrate computer networks and withhold data until a ransom is paid. On Monday evening, a notice appeared online on the group’s site stating that it was “now… Continue reading Hacker group's site taken over by law enforcement
Category: UK News
Newspaper headlines: Navalny wife blames Putin and US's move to block Rafah offensive
The latest front pages of UK newspapers are dominated by international stories, with the tragic death of Putin critic Alexei Navalny in Russia and the ongoing Israel-Gaza war making headlines. The Guardian features a plea from Mr Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya, for the international community to support their work for a free Russia following his… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Navalny wife blames Putin and US's move to block Rafah offensive
ME services at 'rock bottom' in Scotland, say campaigners
Campaigners have raised concerns over the lack of services for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) in Scotland following the death of the country’s only specialist nurse. Keith Anderson, based in Fife, was the only expert in the field in the country, and the service has been suspended since his death in 2021. The charity ME… Continue reading ME services at 'rock bottom' in Scotland, say campaigners
Parents’ fears over drop in teachers of the deaf
Concerns are growing that, if numbers of teachers for the deaf continue to decline, children with the condition may have to rely on themselves. According to the National Deaf Children’s Society, teacher of the deaf positions that are lying vacant for more than a year constitute about 10% of the overall total. This presents an… Continue reading Parents’ fears over drop in teachers of the deaf
Leicester: Father tried to rescue son, 2, who fell into river
Leicestershire police have confirmed that the father of a missing two-year-old boy entered the River Soar in Leicester in an attempt to rescue his child. The incident occurred on Sunday just after 17:00 GMT across from the Aylestone area with emergency services, including water rescue teams attending to the scene shortly after. The boy was… Continue reading Leicester: Father tried to rescue son, 2, who fell into river
Crystal Palace appoint Glasner as new manager
Crystal Palace have announced the appointment of Oliver Glasner as their new manager. The former Eintracht Frankfurt boss has signed a contract until June 2026 and will replace Roy Hodgson. 49-year-old Glasner will take charge for the home game against Burnley on Saturday. Palace are currently 16 Read the full article from The BBC here:… Continue reading Crystal Palace appoint Glasner as new manager
New controls on holiday lets to be introduced
England is set to introduce new controls on holiday lets in order to prevent locals from being priced out of their own community, the UK government has announced. People will be required to seek permission before turning their homes into short-term holiday rentals. A mandatory national registration scheme will also be implemented. The changes aim… Continue reading New controls on holiday lets to be introduced
Junior doctors in NI vote for strike action over pay
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland have voted to take part in strike action for the first time in a long-running dispute over pay. The six-week ballot resulted in 97.6% of junior doctors voting in favour of industrial action. The British Medical Association (BMA) stated that this demonstrated the extent to which junior doctors felt they… Continue reading Junior doctors in NI vote for strike action over pay
Mark Drakeford: Not up to farmers to decide how subsidies spent
The outgoing first minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, has defended his plans to offer cash to farmers in return for planting trees on their land. Speaking in response to protests that occurred over the weekend due to proposed changes in agricultural subsidies, Drakeford said farmers cannot take sole responsibility for deciding how to allocate millions… Continue reading Mark Drakeford: Not up to farmers to decide how subsidies spent
Ibrahima Bah: Dinghy pilot guilty over Channel migrant deaths
A Senegalese migrant named Ibrahima Bah has been found guilty of the manslaughter of four migrants who drowned when the boat he piloted ran into difficulty in the English Channel last December. Bah had offered to steer the dinghy in exchange for a free crossing, and claimed he was forced by violent smugglers to make… Continue reading Ibrahima Bah: Dinghy pilot guilty over Channel migrant deaths