Category: UK News

Amy Hunt, who tragically lost her mother and two sisters in a horrific incident, has spoken out about the rampant misogyny that exists in society today. In her interview with the BBC, she emphasized the dire consequences of this epidemic and urged everyone to take action against it. Amy highlighted the dangerous connection between hateful… Continue reading Misogyny is an epidemic fuelled by social media, Amy Hunt tells BBC in first interview

Kate McGough, an education reporter at BBC News, published an article detailing the challenges faced by children and young people with special educational needs in obtaining timely support plans. Government data revealed that only 46% of education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) were issued within the 20-week deadline in 2024. The Department for Education acknowledged… Continue reading 'I've been fighting for so long': More than half of special needs plans delayed

A panel has found that two Metropolitan Police officers committed gross misconduct during the “humiliating” strip-search of a 15-year-old schoolgirl named Child Q. The trainee Det Con Kristina Linge and PC Rafal Szmydynski were found to have committed the case, while PC Victoria Wray’s actions were considered misconduct. Child Q, a black schoolgirl, was searched… Continue reading Child Q strip-search was gross misconduct, panel finds

The former principal of Dundee University, Professor Iain Gillespie, has expressed his regret to the students and staff of the institution and stated that he is considering giving back the £150,000 severance payment he received. His resignation from the university came shortly after disclosing an eight-figure deficit and the potential loss of hundreds of jobs.… Continue reading Former Dundee University boss Iain Gillespie could return payoff

A former Barclays CEO, Jes Staley, has not been successful in his attempt to challenge a decision that barred him from holding top financial positions in the UK due to his connections with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Staley was ousted in November 2021 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) after it was discovered… Continue reading Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley fails to overturn City job ban over Epstein link

A new study focusing on potential severe side effects of weight loss injections has been initiated following numerous reports of pancreas-related issues. The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Genomics England are urging individuals who have experienced acute pancreatitis requiring hospitalization while on weight loss medications to come forward. While there have been numerous… Continue reading Weight loss jabs study begins after reports of pancreas issues

A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for the manslaughter of a father from County Down. Marc Doak, 27, hailing from the Shore Road in Belfast, will spend half the sentence in prison and the other half on licence for the unlawful killing of Ryan McNab. McNab, aged 31 and from Bangor,… Continue reading Ryan McNab: Man sentenced to three years for manslaughter

Edward Vines, the man who harassed broadcaster Emily Maitlis for over three decades, has been sentenced to five years in prison for repeatedly breaching restraining orders. Vines, 55, was convicted of sending letters to Maitlis and her parents while serving at HMP Lowdham Grange in Nottinghamshire as well as encouraging his brother to contact the… Continue reading Emily Maitlis stalker Edward Vines jailed for further breaches

BBC News business reporter Dearbail Jordan has reported that Associated British Foods has issued a warning that one of the UK’s two bioethanol plants could potentially face closure if it does not receive state support following a tariff agreement with the US government. The company has stated that despite “formal negotiations” being committed by the… Continue reading Food giant threatens to close UK biofuel plant after US tariff deal

Reporter Bea Swallow covered the events at Glastonbury Festival in the West of England. The festival kicked off with a bang as revellers took in the sights and sounds of the first night, diving into the eccentric and obscure attractions scattered throughout the grounds. Eager ticketholders waited in line all night to be among the… Continue reading Glastonbury 2025 opening ceremony kicks off festival with a bang