Category: UK News

BBC Scotland News political editor Glenn Campbell, along with Angus Cochrane, reported that John Swinney announced a halt in the issuance of new public funds to arms companies supplying Israel. This decision was made due to possible evidence suggesting that Israel is engaged in genocide in Gaza, a claim that the Israeli government denies. Swinney… Continue reading John Swinney pauses new funding for arms firms supplying Israel

Topshop, a once popular high street brand, is making a return after a five-year absence from UK stores. This comeback will see the brand making its products available in 32 John Lewis shops starting in February 2026, with the menswear brand, Topman, also being sold in six of these locations. The revival of Topshop comes… Continue reading Topshop will return to High Street in John Lewis stores

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A man who was initially charged with theft for allegedly taking flowers from tributes left for Ozzy Osbourne in Birmingham has had the charge dropped. Parviz Jafari, from West Bromwich, had the charge withdrawn after it was revealed that a security guard had given him permission to take the flowers. During a brief four-minute hearing… Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Birmingham floral tribute theft case dropped

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has urged the government to reconsider or clarify the law after the apprehension of comedian Graham Linehan for online posts. Linehan, 50, was detained on suspicion of inciting violence towards trans individuals on X under the Public Order Act. Sir Mark Rowley of the Met defended the officers involved in the… Continue reading Met Police chief calls for law change after Graham Linehan arrest

Sandie Peggie, a nurse who was suspended following an altercation with a trans doctor in a women’s changing room, has initiated a new legal claim against NHS Fife. This legal action is separate from her previous case with the health board and Dr. Beth Upton, whom she took to an employment tribunal. Peggie alleges harassment… Continue reading Sandie Peggie raises further legal action against NHS Fife

The upcoming by-election to fill the vacant seat left by the late Labour Caerphilly politician Hefin David has been scheduled for next month. The Welsh Parliament has confirmed that the vote will be held in the constituency on Thursday, October 23rd. Mr. David, who had been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since… Continue reading Caerphilly Senedd by-election announced after death of Hefin David

BBC News’ Economics editor Faisal Islam and Business reporter Michael Race reported that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the date for the upcoming Budget, which is set to take place on Wednesday, 26th November. Reeves will use this opportunity to outline the government’s plans for taxation and spending to fund essential services like hospitals, schools,… Continue reading Budget to be held on 26 November, Rachel Reeves announces

Justice Minister Naomi Long issued an apology following the apprehension of convicted killer James Meehan, who had absconded for nine months after being granted day release from Magilligan prison. Meehan, serving a life sentence for the murder of Jim McFadden in Londonderry in 2007, was finally arrested in the Republic of Ireland last week. Questions… Continue reading Minister apologises to man's family over killer's release

Esther Ghey, the mother of Brianna Ghey who was tragically murdered, believes that a prohibition on mobile phones in schools could have significantly aided her daughter’s life. Ghey has reached out to the government, advocating for a compulsory ban on phones in schools, with notable figures such as Kate Winslet and Stephen Graham supporting her… Continue reading Brianna Ghey's mother calls for school smartphone ban