Category: UK News

Wales is set to see important revisions to its recently introduced English Language and Literature GCSE qualifications following widespread concerns about the increasing workload for both teachers and students. The new courses, which formed part of a comprehensive curriculum reform launched in September 2025, have been criticized for including more assessments throughout the school year,… Continue reading Changes to new GSCEs in Wales likely after burnout concerns

The DUP leader, Gavin Robinson, defended MP Carla Lockhart after she faced criticism for attending a counter-demonstration against a Palestine solidarity walk in Scarva. Robinson said it was “entirely appropriate” for DUP politicians to be present and praised Lockhart, rejecting accusations made by Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard that she acted as a “political shield… Continue reading Scarva: Carla Lockhart 'stood with the community' says DUP leader Gavin Robinson

A care worker has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for assisting her former boss in the sexual abuse of children in their care. Malcolm Phillips, who ran the Skircoat Lodge children’s home in Halifax, was responsible for abusing four girls and two boys over an 18-year period, from 1976 to 1994. Described as… Continue reading Skircoat Lodge care home abuse pair: Assistant jailed for 25 years as boss gets absolute discharge

A man has denied encouraging his brother to engage in dangerous driving or to race moments before a tragic collision that resulted in the death of a father-of-two and left the son critically injured. The crash occurred on the A483 near Welshpool in November 2024, claiming the life of Rhys Jenkins from Deuddwr, Powys, who… Continue reading Man denies encouraging brother to drive dangerously before fatal Welshpool crash, jury told

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has “absolutely categorically” denied allegations made against him during a police interview regarding accusations of sexual assault. The 63-year-old politician faces 18 charges of sexual abuse, including one count of rape, concerning alleged incidents between 1985 and 2008. After his arrest in March 2024, Sir Jeffrey described the accusations as “unbelievable.” According… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Ex DUP leader told police sex abuse allegations were 'unbelievable'

The UK government has called on major technology companies, including Apple and Google, to implement measures that block access to nude images on devices used by individuals under 18. Sir Keir Starmer has urged these companies to either activate existing safety features or update their software to prevent minors from capturing, sharing, or viewing sexually… Continue reading Apple and Google given three months to ban nude images on children's devices

Sean McGovern, a prominent figure within the Kinahan organised crime group, has been sentenced to a total of 24 years in prison. The sentence was handed down at Dublin’s Special Criminal Court, a non-jury court comprised of three judges, where McGovern appeared on Monday morning. He admitted guilt to two counts involving the direction of… Continue reading Kinahan crime group senior member to spend 24 years in prison

British actor Sir Idris Elba has expressed his views regarding the future of the James Bond character, stating that the iconic spy should not be altered to fit a “woke” agenda. He believes that certain audiences worldwide might reject the idea of a black actor portraying 007. Despite longstanding rumors about his potential casting, Sir… Continue reading Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'

The government is preparing to introduce official guidance regarding screen usage for children aged five to sixteen for the first time. This initiative follows a three-week evidence-gathering period intended to shape practical advice aimed at helping parents manage their children’s interactions with digital devices. The finalized guidance is scheduled for release in the autumn and… Continue reading Ministers to issue guidance on children's screen use

A public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks has exposed what has been described as a “catastrophic collapse of responsibility” and an “undoubted miscarriage of justice,” according to Emma Webber, the mother of one of the victims. The tragic events unfolded on the morning of 13 June 2023, when Valdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in… Continue reading Nottingham attacks inquiry revealed miscarriage of justice, stab victim's mother says