Category: UK News

In the Scottish Borders, a self-proclaimed “African tribe” has been forced to move their camp just meters away from their original location after being evicted from privately-owned land. Sheriff officers entered the makeshift encampment in woodland near Jedburgh at 08:00 while the three members of the group, known as the Kingdom of Kubala, were still… Continue reading 'African tribe' move camp over small fence during eviction from Jedburgh woodland

New data has shown that the number of individuals receiving winter fuel payments drastically decreased to 1.3 million following government cuts. The payment, which assists pensioners in covering winter energy bills, had previously been received by approximately 11 million people in England, Wales, and Scotland. However, a decision by the Treasury to means-test the payment… Continue reading Winter fuel payments fell by 9.3 million before U-turn

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has informed its suppliers that production will not resume until at least 24 September due to a serious cyber attack. The disruption could extend into November, according to industry sources. The attack, which occurred over two weeks ago, led to the shutdown of JLR’s IT networks and halted production. A criminal… Continue reading JLR could face disruption until November, claim sources

In April, individuals who are starting to receive their new state pension may notice an increase of over £500 annually, according to the latest wage data. The state pension increases each year based on the highest figure among 2.5%, inflation, or average earnings growth, known as the “triple lock” policy. The Office for National Statistics… Continue reading State pension likely to rise by 4.7% next year

In Manchester, a group of dogs rescued from a dire situation are now making a mark in law enforcement. Back in April, 78 springer spaniels were found living in appalling conditions in a house in South Yorkshire. Some of these dogs have now been trained and integrated into Greater Manchester Police’s dog unit. Since their… Continue reading Dogs rescued from squalor now fighting crime in Manchester

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An alarming discovery has been made in England and Wales regarding opioid-related deaths. According to research conducted by King’s College London and shared exclusively with BBC News, more than 13,000 heroin and opioid deaths were omitted from official statistics between 2011 and 2022. This oversight has raised concerns about the government’s ability to effectively address… Continue reading Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has revealed plans for a significant £5bn ($6.8bn) investment in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK. This investment is aimed at bolstering infrastructure and advancing scientific research over the course of the next two years. The decision to allocate this substantial sum comes just in time… Continue reading Google-owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit

Culture reporter Paul Glynn reported that BBC director general Tim Davie addressed concerns about Israel’s participation in the next year’s Eurovision, emphasizing that the event has always been focused on music and culture rather than politics. Davie stated that the BBC would collaborate with Eurovision organizers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), to navigate the issue.… Continue reading Eurovision has never been about politics, says BBC boss Tim Davie

In a surprising twist, a builder accused of stealing a Banksy print has revealed to the court his intention of adding it to his collection of artwork featuring love hearts. The stolen piece, Girl with Balloon, valued at £270,000, was taken from the Grove Gallery in central London back in September of last year. James… Continue reading Man 'stole Banksy for his love hearts art collection' court told