Category: UK News

Following the discovery of a mobile phone hidden in the main chamber of the House of Commons, access for the public to enter the chamber has been temporarily suspended. The phone was found shortly before the Prime Minister’s Questions session on Wednesday, prompting the security measures to be enforced. Media reports suggest that the phone… Continue reading Public banned from Commons chamber after hidden phone found

A man has been sentenced to nine years in jail for his involvement in the riot outside a hotel where asylum seekers were being housed. Matthew Crossland, 32, was seen throwing wood and bricks at police and the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, Rotherham, in August of last year. Videos showed him participating in setting… Continue reading Rioter jailed for stoking fires at Manvers asylum hotel

Angela Rayner had been a prominent figure in British politics, seen as a potential future leader. She had a tough upbringing, growing up on one of Stockport’s poorest council estates, taking care of her mother who had mental health issues. Despite leaving school without qualifications, she later went on to become the Deputy Leader of… Continue reading Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who fell from power

A recent ruling by a UK judge has determined that spending less than an hour browsing properties or shopping online during work hours does not warrant dismissal. The case involved an accountancy administrator who was awarded over £14,000 after being fired for using her work computer for personal activities such as visiting Rightmove and Amazon.… Continue reading Online shopping at work not a sackable offence, UK judge rules

In a recent announcement, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made changes to his cabinet, appointing David Lammy as the new deputy prime minister. This decision came after Angela Rayner’s resignation from her positions in the cabinet and as deputy leader of the Labour Party. Rayner’s resignation was prompted by her admission of underpaying stamp… Continue reading Who's in Keir Starmer's cabinet?

A man, aged 40, has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder following the deaths of two women in London, which occurred five months apart. The Metropolitan Police stated that the cause of death could not be determined for Carmenza Trujillo, 53, who was discovered unresponsive in a building in Walworth in March, and… Continue reading Man arrested after two women die five months apart

An elderly couple’s so-called ‘friend’ has been sentenced to jail for defrauding them of more than £900,000. Susan Bruland, a 57-year-old from Banbury, abused her position as the couple’s power of attorney to siphon off money from their bank accounts for her personal use. Following her guilty plea last month, Bruland was handed a five-year… Continue reading Banbury bookkeeper jailed for defrauding elderly couple

Shabana Mahmood has recently been appointed as the new home secretary by Sir Keir Starmer in a significant ministerial reshuffle following Angela Rayner’s resignation. Mahmood will be taking over from Yvette Cooper, who is set to transition to the role of foreign secretary. Additionally, David Lammy is moving from foreign secretary to assume the positions… Continue reading Shabana Mahmood made home secretary in major reshuffle

Nigel Farage has delivered a passionate address to members of Reform UK, urging them to be prepared for an early general election following the resignation of deputy prime minister Angela Rayner. He took the stage for his keynote conference speech ahead of schedule after Rayner’s announcement, emphasizing the need for readiness. Farage expressed his belief… Continue reading We must be ready for early election, Nigel Farage tells Reform UK

Actor John Alford, known for roles in London’s Burning and Grange Hill, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls. The 53-year-old actor, who appeared in court under his real name of John Shannon, was accused of sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl and assaulting a 15-year-old girl at a friend’s house in… Continue reading Actor John Alford guilty of sexually assaulting two girls