Category: UK News

The prime minister is likely feeling relieved after his government’s recent win in a crucial vote. While it’s not exactly a major feat to win this early stage of passing a new law, the alternative would have been much worse. If he had lost, there would have been serious questions raised about Rishi Sunak’s future… Continue reading Chris Mason: No easy way forward for Rishi Sunak after Commons win as Rwanda bill splits party

The UK government will issue cost-of-living payments in February to over eight million people on means-tested benefits to help with high bills. The payments will be the last instalment of a three-part series, totalling £900, that will have been paid within a year. The £299 payment will be deposited directly into bank accounts between 6… Continue reading Cost-of-living payment date set for February

The UK government’s proposed legislation to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has survived a rebellion by some members of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party, but it still faces challenges to make it through Parliament. The bill received 313 votes for and 269 against in its first Commons vote, with no Conservative MPs voting against… Continue reading Rishi Sunak sees off Tory rebellion in Rwanda bill vote

Peter Lawson, a senior police officer who headed the investigation into the disappearance of Nicola Bulley, has passed away due to natural causes at the age of 50. Lancashire Police announced his death and added that there was no need for an inquest. Lawson is remembered as a well-respected and admired individual by his peers.… Continue reading Nicola Bulley police chief died of natural causes, force says

The Covid Inquiry has been informed that electronic devices issued by the government have been wiped, resulting in the loss of WhatsApp messages sent by former Stormont ministers during the pandemic. This includes the devices of former first minister Baroness Arlene Foster and deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill. Counsel to the inquiry Clair Dobbin expressed… Continue reading Covid inquiry: WhatsApp messages of ex-Stormont ministers 'wiped'

UK Border Force has seized thousands of illegal wildlife products, including crocodile blood, rhino horns and big cat body parts. The seizure, which took place in October, also included clothes and accessories made from turtle shell, ivory and snakeskin. In addition, more than 50 live birds were discovered. The haul was part of a global… Continue reading Border Force seize big cat body parts and crocodile blood

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s foundation, Archewell, has released its annual report revealing that the organisation donated $1.2m (£950,000) to several charities this year. The foundation’s projects varied from helping Afghan women in the United States to reducing misinformation. The Halo Trust, a mine-clearing charity supported by Princess Diana, also received a donation of $100,000… Continue reading Prince Harry and Meghan's charity makes $1.2m donations

As MPs gear up for a crucial vote on the Rwanda bill, Chancellor Rishi Sunak is working to shore up support for the legislation among right-wing members of his party. The bill aims to revive the government’s plan to send certain asylum seekers to Rwanda, but some Conservative MPs say tougher legislation is required to… Continue reading Rishi Sunak seeks to defuse Tory revolt over Rwanda bill

Three young men have lost their lives in a crash that occurred between an Audi A1 car and a bus in Coedely, Rhondda Cynon Taf. The incident took place at around 7 PM GMT on Monday on Elwyn Street. The police have confirmed that the two eighteen-year-olds and one nineteen-year-old died instantly while two other… Continue reading Coedely crash: Three teenagers dead after bus and car accident

A man has died on the Bibby Stockholm barge, which houses asylum seekers off Dorset. The man is believed to have taken his own life, according to sources. Dorset Police were called to the vessel, which has capacity for up to 500 men and is docked off Portland, just after 06:20 GMT on Tuesday and… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seeker on board barge dies