Category: UK News

A teenager has been convicted of murdering 16-year-old Harry Pitman after he was stabbed in the neck at a New Year’s Eve event in north London. Areece Lloyd-Hall was found guilty at the Old Bailey following a retrial as the jurors in the initial trial could not reach a verdict. Lloyd-Hall, a resident of Westminster,… Continue reading Harry Pitman: Teen found guilty of murder at Primrose Hill event

During Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir Starmer did not reaffirm the commitment made in the manifesto of not raising income tax rates, VAT, or National Insurance. This raised concerns that tax increases may be imminent, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticizing Labour for being “too weak” to handle public spending. There is speculation that the… Continue reading Keir Starmer declines to rule out breaking manifesto tax pledges

Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, an asylum seeker, has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing Gurvinder Johal, 37, in a Lloyds Bank branch in Derby. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, took place on May 6, just after 14:30 BST. Mr. Johal’s family condemned Nur as a “coward and demon” who robbed his… Continue reading Asylum seeker who murdered customer inside Lloyds Bank in Derby jailed

In a tragic incident that shocked the residents of west London, a man lost his life in a triple stabbing on Monday. Two other individuals, including a teenage boy, were injured during the attack that took place in Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge, at around 17:00 GMT. The surviving victim, a 45-year-old man, was fortunate to have… Continue reading Man injured in London triple stabbing 'was saved' by neighbours

The collapse of a case against two men accused of spying for China has been attributed to outdated legislation by the attorney general. Lord Hermer, the government’s chief legal adviser, expressed his belief that if a new law had been in place during the alleged offences, the trial would have proceeded. Christopher Cash and Christopher… Continue reading Attorney general blames outdated law for collapse of China spy case

The chair of Stormont’s education committee has criticized the education minister’s recent trip to Israel, calling it a “propaganda mission.” Nick Mathison expressed concerns about the trip being funded by Israel and questioned the judgement of the minister, Paul Givan, for attending. Mathison stated that it is important to raise these concerns and that the… Continue reading Paul Givan's trip to Israel a 'propaganda mission', says education committee chair

British Army Faces Allegations of Sexual Abuse During Recruitment A nationwide investigation is underway by Wiltshire Police after hundreds of women who served in the British Army have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse while undergoing medical examinations as part of their recruitment process. The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its full support of… Continue reading Hundreds of women allege sexual abuse during army medicals

Evie Lake from North East and Cumbria has highlighted the efforts of conservationists to raise £30m to purchase the Rothbury Estate, a vast upland estate consisting of former grouse moor, woodland, and farmland. The Wildlife Trusts and Northumberland Wildlife Trust are leading the charge to secure the estate and support wildlife, restore bogs, and promote… Continue reading Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy Rothbury Estate

An investigation into a prominent surgeon at a renowned NHS hospital in Cambridge has revealed a multitude of missed opportunities and surgical shortcomings. Kuldeep Stohr, who was suspended earlier this year due to concerns over substandard surgeries, was the subject of the inquiry. The report highlighted a critical missed opportunity when the hospital trust failed… Continue reading Report finds 'missed opportunities' into Addenbrooke's surgeon

A recent review discovered that staffing shortages and a prevailing “culture of mistrust” at a prominent maternity unit in the UK led to delays and harm to patients. According to the inspection at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, some women experienced labor induction delays exceeding 24 hours. The report also highlighted the staff’s reluctance to… Continue reading Damning report finds 'culture of mistrust' at Edinburgh maternity unit