Category: UK News

The captain of the cargo vessel Solong has been accused of failing to take any action to prevent a collision with a US oil tanker in the North Sea that resulted in the death of one of his crew. The incident occurred on 10 March off the coast of East Yorkshire and involved the Solong… Continue reading North Sea cargo ship captain 'did nothing' to avoid tanker crash

A judge has denied pay relief to a group of former employees dismissed by Rockstar Games, the creators of Grand Theft Auto (GTA). These staff members were terminated from Rockstar’s UK studios on allegations of gross misconduct, specifically accused of sharing confidential company information on a publicly accessible Discord server. The workers, who contend that… Continue reading Grand Theft Auto workers refused pay relief amid legal action

The progression of a new piece of legislation aimed at preventing cover-ups has been temporarily postponed following concerns from Members of Parliament regarding whether the law would be fully applicable to security agencies. Last week, relatives of those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack appealed directly to the prime minister, urging him… Continue reading New cover-up law delayed over concerns it will not fully apply to MI5

The BBC has learned that the government plans to announce the development of a new rail connection linking Birmingham and Manchester. This proposal revives a component of the former HS2 high-speed rail initiative, although the section between these two cities was previously dropped by the administration led by Rishi Sunak. Alongside this, the government is… Continue reading New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed

Over 300 officers and staff within the Metropolitan Police have identified themselves as members of the Freemasons or similar “hierarchical associations,” following a directive issued by the force last month, a High Court judge revealed. This declaration requirement stems from a recent update to the Met’s policy on declarable associations, introduced in December, which mandates… Continue reading Hundreds of Met officers and staff declare Freemasons links

For the first time in its history, the Red Arrows will be under the leadership of a woman. Wing Commander Sasha Nash has succeeded Wing Commander Adam Collins as the top officer of the Royal Air Force’s renowned aerobatic display team. Nash described this role as the “opportunity of a lifetime,” expressing immense pride in… Continue reading Red Arrows get first woman leader

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled a proposal worth £1.5 billion aimed at granting patients in England a legal right to be seen in Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments within 12 hours. This initiative addresses what they describe as a “deadly corridor crisis,” where patients experience prolonged waits in hospital corridors. Sir Ed Davey, the party… Continue reading Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits

Ministers have remained tight-lipped about the future of the chief constable of West Midlands Police following the controversial decision to prohibit Israeli football supporters from attending a match. The ban, which affected fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv during their November game against Aston Villa, was justified by West Midlands Police on the grounds of safety… Continue reading Minister will not be drawn on West Midlands police chief future after Maccabi ban

Over the past five years, health and social care workers in Northern Ireland have endured more than 72,000 instances of physical and verbal abuse, as disclosed by the Department of Health. These alarming statistics were provided to Diane Dodds, a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) assembly member, who received the data through an official written question… Continue reading NI health: More than 72,000 attacks on staff in five years 'appalling'

The BBC is set to file a motion to dismiss the $5 billion lawsuit that former US President Donald Trump brought against it concerning the portrayal of his January 6, 2021, speech in a Panorama documentary. Trump initiated the legal action last month in a Florida court, accusing the BBC of defamation and breaching a… Continue reading BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out