Category: UK News

Tia Costell, like many young adults in their mid-20s, is struggling to find affordable housing in London. She highlighted the challenges of renting in the city due to high prices and limited availability. This issue is not unique to Tia, as many individuals across the country, especially in London, face similar difficulties in securing a… Continue reading Elizabeth line: Has it led to a rise in rental prices?

At De Montfort University in Leicester, academics have been equipped with the skills to identify signs of artificial intelligence (AI) in students’ work. The university is navigating the challenge of encouraging the ethical use of AI by students while also preventing them from gaining an unfair advantage. Dr Abiodun Egbetokun, an associate professor at the… Continue reading The lecturers learning to spot AI misconduct

The inflation rate in the UK held steady at 3.8% in September, a figure lower than expectations, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that prices for groceries also saw their slowest rate of increase in over a year. Grant Fitzner, chief economist at the ONS, highlighted that the cost of… Continue reading UK inflation rate lower than expectations at 3.8%

Transport correspondent, Katy Austin, reports that Eurostar has announced plans to introduce double-decker trains through the Channel Tunnel for the first time. The rail operator has disclosed that it will be purchasing up to 50 trains from Alstom, which will expand its fleet by almost a third. The investment will also involve a significant upgrade… Continue reading Eurostar orders first double-decker trains

The review of maternity failings across England has taken a new direction by dropping two NHS trusts from the investigation. Shropshire and Leeds trusts have been removed from the government’s rapid reviews of “failures in the system”. These trusts were initially included in the review but have now been excluded, resulting in shock among families… Continue reading Shropshire and Leeds hospitals dropped from national maternity review

Storm Benjamin has been identified by Météo France and is set to bring rainy and blustery conditions to the United Kingdom on Thursday. However, the most significant impacts are anticipated to be experienced across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In the UK, heavy rainfall may result in localized flooding, while strong winds could lead to… Continue reading UK weather: Storm Benjamin forecast to unleash heavy rain and strong winds

Scottish and UK governments are currently embroiled in a disagreement over who should foot the bill for the recent visits of Donald Trump and JD Vance to Scotland. President Trump visited his golf courses in Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire for four days in July, leading to substantial policing and security costs. BBC Scotland News reports that… Continue reading UK and Scottish governments dispute £26m cost of Trump and Vance visits

An undercover investigation by Panorama has uncovered over 300 cases of racism, corruption, and victim bullying by police officers, as reported by individuals who contacted the BBC. The investigation, conducted over seven months, revealed disturbing instances of racism, misogyny, and excessive use of force at a busy police station in London. Many victims who reached… Continue reading 300 people tell BBC of police misogyny and racism after undercover investigation

A recent decision in the UK has resulted in the banning of gambling advertisements featuring Formula 1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton and the Chelsea football club logo. The move comes amid concerns that such ads could have a negative influence on children. The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced on Wednesday that ads by two… Continue reading UK gambling ads with Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea logo banned over children influence

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has reassured the public that the national grooming gangs inquiry will maintain its focus and not be diluted. In an article for The Times, Mahmood emphasized that the appointment of the inquiry’s chairperson will happen soon and must be done correctly. This statement follows the resignation of three abuse survivors from… Continue reading Focus of grooming inquiry 'will not change', home secretary insists