Category: UK News

Peterborough City Council is currently under police investigation following the sale of the John Mansfield Centre (JMC), a property valued at £4.6 million, for the nominal sum of just £1. The building, which houses City College Peterborough, was transferred in 2020 to a charity called the City College Peterborough Foundation (CCPF). Council officers have raised… Continue reading Police investigate after £4.6m college building sold for £1

As you unwrap a tub of Celebrations or pull a Terry’s Chocolate Orange from your Christmas stocking this year, you might notice something a little off. It’s not just your imagination if these festive favourites seem smaller or taste less rich than before. Alongside these subtle changes, shoppers are also facing rising prices for their… Continue reading Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey

Scotch whisky production is undergoing a significant decline as the industry navigates challenging global market conditions. Central to this decline are tariffs imposed on exports to the United States, the largest market for Scotch whisky. These tariffs, initially introduced during the Trump administration and adding an extra 10% cost for importers, have dampened sales. Moreover,… Continue reading Whisky industry faces a bleak mid-winter as tariffs bite and exports stall

Following a recent BBC report revealing that over 1,000 adopted children were returned to care within a five-year period, many adoptive parents have reached out to share their difficulties in obtaining support for their children. Numerous families expressed frustration over being held responsible for the emotional and behavioral challenges faced by their often-traumatized adopted children.… Continue reading Hundreds tell BBC of adopted children's struggles amid calls for lifelong support

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The Roundhouse music venue in Camden, north London, has issued an apology following the display of what has been described as antisemitic imagery during a Primal Scream concert. Venue management expressed their “deep regret” over the incident, emphasizing that the offensive visuals appeared without their prior knowledge. The band, originally from Glasgow, faced a police… Continue reading Venue apology in Primal Scream antisemitic image row

Stanley Baxter was a towering figure in British television for much of the mid-20th century, widely celebrated for his exceptional skills in comedy sketches, mimicry, and song. His work during the 1970s and 80s, often backed by substantial production budgets, won him a devoted audience and made his shows a fixture on both ITV and… Continue reading Stanley Baxter: Scottish comedian with a gift for sketches, mimicry and song

Sir Keir Starmer has strongly appealed to resident doctors, cautioning them against proceeding with their planned strikes next week. He described the strikes as “reckless” and expressed incredulity that such action would take place amid a growing flu outbreak. The prime minister emphasized that the NHS is facing its “most precarious moment” since the coronavirus… Continue reading Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'beyond belief', says Starmer

Several major UK newspapers have highlighted an encouraging update from King Charles III regarding his ongoing cancer treatment. In a video message broadcast on Channel 4, the King shared “good news” that doctors are now able to reduce the treatment he has been receiving since his diagnosis nearly two years ago. Emphasizing the importance of… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'King's cancer fight boost' and 'EU freezes' Russian assets

Klarisse Smith’s experience highlights the challenges faced by young people leaving the care system in England. At just 16, Klarisse found herself living in a homeless hostel in Birmingham, having spent two years moving between various foster and family placements. Reflecting on that period, she recalled feeling neglected by her social worker: “I felt like… Continue reading Being homeless eats away at your self-worth, says care leaver