Category: UK News

Political commentator Sam Francis criticized Sir Keir Starmer’s handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal, highlighting the Labour leader’s lack of knowledge regarding Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Sir Keir admitted that if he had known the full extent of the situation, he would not have appointed Mandelson as ambassador to the US. This admission came… Continue reading PM: I would never have appointed Mandelson had I known full Epstein links

The Bodycare chain is facing further store closures following its recent collapse into administration. A total of 30 additional stores are set to shut down, adding to the 32 already closed shops and the loss of 450 jobs that occurred when the retailer first entered administration on 5 September. With these new closures, a total… Continue reading Bodycare to shut a further 30 stores after beauty chain collapse

Aldi’s CEO has raised concerns that any moves in the Budget that increase costs for businesses could result in higher food prices for consumers. Giles Hurley, the chief executive of Aldi UK, pointed out that the impact of last year’s National Insurance hike and the expenses associated with new packaging regulations had already translated into… Continue reading Aldi warns food prices may rise if Budget lifts costs

The cause of a house explosion that resulted in the death of Brian Davies, 68, on Clydach Road in Morriston, Swansea, remains unknown as evidence crucial to determining the blast’s origin was removed from the scene. Three others were hospitalized, including a 14-year-old boy from the neighboring house. The jury at Swansea Guildhall arrived at… Continue reading Inquest fails to determine cause of fatal Swansea gas explosion

Culture reporter Paul Glynn captured an intriguing aspect of the Duke of Sussex’s recent statements regarding his memoir release, Spare. The Duke shared that his “conscience is clear” and he did not intend to expose his private matters to the public eye. This declaration comes after Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex,… Continue reading Prince Harry says his 'conscience is clear' over Royal revelations

The acknowledgment from the security service, MI5, of unlawfully acquiring communications data from the mobile phone of former BBC Northern Ireland home affairs correspondent Vincent Kearney has raised serious concerns. MI5 admitted to obtaining data from Mr. Kearney’s phone on two occasions, in 2006 and 2009. This unprecedented admission has prompted Mr. Kearney to express… Continue reading MI5 'illegally obtained communications data' from phone of former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney

The potential establishment of a fourth national park in Wales has sparked discussions among local communities and officials. The proposed Glyndwr National Park would cover an expansive area stretching across north-east Wales and Powys, encompassing regions like Prestatyn, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham, and northern Powys. Denbighshire council, the organization outlining the plans, envisions the park to… Continue reading Could Glyndwr National Park become Wales' fourth?

Conservative MP Danny Kruger shocked political observers by announcing his defection to Reform UK, making him the first sitting Conservative MP to do so. Having served as an MP since 2019 and being a shadow work and pensions minister on Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s team, Kruger made the announcement alongside Reform party leader Nigel Farage.… Continue reading Conservative MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform UK

Charges against two individuals implicated in espionage for China have been dropped by prosecutors. Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, who denied the allegations under the Official Secrets Act, were relieved following the decision. The accusations were dismissed by Beijing as “malicious slander” against the pair. The two men were initially accused of collecting and sharing… Continue reading China spy case: Charges dropped against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry

Former world champion Ricky Hatton, who tragically passed away at the age of 46 in Manchester, is remembered fondly by his family. The Hatton family described him as having “a heart as big as his smile” and highlighted his kindness, humor, and loyalty that touched everyone who knew him. They expressed the immeasurable loss they… Continue reading Ricky Hatton: Family pay tribute to former world champion