Category: UK News

Government officials are feeling a sense of unease as the world anticipates US President Donald Trump’s impending tariff announcement. This marks a pivotal moment in the president’s second term with potentially far-reaching global implications. Foreign Secretary David Lammy has cautioned the UK to brace for the worst, as there is an anticipation in Whitehall that… Continue reading Chris Mason: Jitters, uncertainty and hope as UK awaits Trump tariff decision

The looming threat of global tariffs from US President Donald Trump has dominated headlines across major newspapers on his plan to unveil these tariffs. The Daily Mirror highlights the impending “Trump trade madness” and “Carnage” as the UK braces itself for a new wave of tariffs. Initially speculated to match levies imposed by other countries,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Trump trade madness' and 'BYD bonanza'

Police have reported that twenty-three additional women have stepped forward with claims against Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese PhD student found guilty of drugging and raping 10 women across two continents in London. Investigators stated that video evidence filmed by Zou himself suggests that there could be up to 50 more victims, with efforts being made… Continue reading Serial drug-rape student – 23 more women make allegations

A shocking revelation has surfaced regarding the conduct of prison staff at HMP Parc in Bridgend, Wales. Leaked messages have exposed a culture of cruelty and insensitivity towards inmates, with staff members laughing at violent encounters and making derogatory remarks about incidents of self-harm. The messages, which were circulated on social media last summer, paint… Continue reading HMP Parc: Messages reveal Bridgend prison staff violence towards inmates

BBC News NI economics and business editor, John Campbell, reported that the potential imposition of tariffs at a rate of 20% on Northern Ireland goods entering the US could have detrimental effects on local businesses, amounting to at least a loss of £100m in sales. As US President Donald Trump is set to announce a… Continue reading Donald Trump's tariffs 'could cost firms in NI £100m'

Tom Crowther KC, who was appointed to collaborate with the Home Office to address child grooming gang inquiries, expressed uncertainty about his role during a recent Commons committee hearing. Despite the government’s announcement in January regarding his partnership with the Home Office, Crowther indicated that there had been little advancement nearly three months later. In… Continue reading Grooming inquiry lawyer asked Home Office 'do you still want me?'

Authorities have identified the 11-year-old girl who went missing in the River Thames as Kaliyah Coa. The Met Police have launched a recovery operation to locate her along the river. The incident occurred near Bargehouse Causeway, close to London City Airport in east London, during a school inset day when Kaliyah entered the water while… Continue reading River Thames: Girl, 11, missing in water named as Kaliyah Coa

In a move to alleviate concerns about the financial burden on low-income families, the Welsh government has announced that children and young people staying in hostels, campsites, or outdoor centres will be exempt from a proposed tourism tax of 75p per night. This decision comes after Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford previously stated that exempting children… Continue reading Tourism tax: U-turn on plans for charges on children's trips

PC Lock, the brave policeman who was held hostage during the Iranian embassy siege in London in 1980, has passed away at the age of 85, his daughter has confirmed. Along with 24 other hostages, PC Lock was eventually freed after a tense six-day stand-off with the SAS. It was revealed later that PC Lock… Continue reading Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy seige, dies aged 85

Former England captain Charlotte Edwards has been announced as the new head coach for the England women’s cricket team, replacing Jon Lewis who was dismissed following a dismal 16-0 Ashes defeat in Australia. At 45 years old, Edwards is England’s highest run-scorer of all time, boasting a successful career that included over 300 appearances for… Continue reading Charlotte Edwards appointed as England women's head coach