Category: UK News

A tragic incident unfolded in south-east Wales that resulted in the death of a nine-month-old baby boy after being attacked by an XL bully. Gwent Police and paramedics responded to the scene at an address in Crossway, Rogiet, near Caldicot, Monmouthshire, on Sunday evening. Despite their efforts, the baby tragically passed away at the scene.… Continue reading Rogiet: Two arrests after baby boy killed in XL bully dog attack

A directive has been issued to thousands of North Sea oil workers, informing them that they must shed some weight if they wish to continue flying offshore. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has set the maximum clothed weight for workers heading offshore at 124.7kg (19.5 st) effective November next year. Failure to meet this requirement could… Continue reading Lose weight or lose your jobs, offshore workers told

Mary Earps’ recent autobiography has stirred up controversy in the world of women’s football, particularly in regards to her comments about former England team-mate Hannah Hampton and manager Sarina Wiegman. This situation is uncommon as it is not often that a current player releases a book detailing interactions with individuals who are still active in… Continue reading Mary Earps: 'Baffling' and distracting – the fallout from ex-England goalkeepers' book

The recovery of £74 million from companies running asylum accommodation has been a recent development, according to the BBC’s political correspondent Nick Eardley. The Home Office announced that this sum was recouped after contracts were reviewed following Labour coming into power last year. The government had been receiving criticism for not adequately managing these contracts,… Continue reading Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been called upon by Democrats in the US Congress to address inquiries as part of its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Members of the House Oversight Committee penned a letter to Andrew at Royal Lodge, the Windsor estate he was instructed to vacate upon losing his prince status on… Continue reading Democrats in US Congress ask Andrew to appear for questioning over Epstein links

The justice minister is optimistic about the possibility of offering a pay award to Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) staff by the end of this year. Naomi Long expressed her confidence in being able to manage the budget successfully and provide the pay awards she believes the police deserve. She highlighted her commitment to… Continue reading PSNI: Long 'confident' PSNI pay award possible before end of year

ITV is currently engaging in preliminary discussions with Sky about selling its broadcasting business for £1.6bn, potentially reshaping the television landscape in the UK. The talks specifically revolve around ITV’s Media and Entertainment division, encompassing free-to-air TV channels and the ITV X streaming service. This move comes at a time when the television industry faces… Continue reading ITV in talks to sell television business to Sky

In a harrowing turn of events, Brooklyn Bashford, now 18, recalls the day his parents were brutally murdered while he and his siblings were at school. The perpetrator, Derek Martin, a family friend, took the children out after committing the heinous crime, trying to conceal the truth from them. Martin, 67, from Brighton, was sentenced… Continue reading Murderer took Josh and Chloe Bashford's children to McDonald's

Political reporter Jennifer McKiernan stated that Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey expressed his party’s willingness to cooperate with the government to transition away from the current electoral system. The Liberal Democrats have been ardent supporters of electoral reform and advocate for a form of proportional representation to more accurately mirror the public’s voting preferences.… Continue reading Ed Davey wants to 'work with government' on electoral reform

An independent review has uncovered deep-rooted discrimination against black individuals within the Metropolitan Police, implicating the leadership, culture, and overall governance of the organization. Dr. Shereen Daniels led the investigation, examining four decades worth of evidence illustrating the impact of racism on black communities, officers, and staff members. The review shed light on systemic issues… Continue reading Anti-black racism 'baked' into Met Police, review says