Category: UK News

In light of recent racially motivated incidents in North Belfast, Justice Minister Naomi Long has emphasized the need for politicians and public figures to reconsider the language they use when discussing migration. On Thursday, several properties in the area were targeted in what police are treating as acts of criminal damage with racial motivations. Graffiti… Continue reading North Belfast: Politicians must moderate language on migration – Long

Liverpool has reached an agreement with Newcastle United to acquire striker Alexander Isak for a record British transfer fee of £125m. Sources close to the deal have confirmed to BBC Sport that the move for the Sweden international to Anfield has been finalized. There are suggestions that the deal could potentially reach £130m including add-ons.… Continue reading Alexander Isak transfer: Liverpool agree British record £125m deal for Newcastle striker on deadline day

ScotRail passengers will soon enjoy cheaper travel as the state-owned rail operator has decided to eliminate peak fares starting from 1 September. This move is expected to result in significant savings for customers, with fares for a trip from Edinburgh to Glasgow being almost 50% cheaper. Similarly, journeys between Perth and Dundee will see a… Continue reading Peak time rail fares 'gone for good' on ScotRail trains

Humza Yousaf, a former first minister, has urged Scotland’s top law officer to exempt peaceful protesters supporting Palestine Action from prosecution. Yousaf stated that prosecuting non-violent individuals who express support for the banned group would not serve the public interest. Palestine Action was classified as a terror group last month after members caused extensive damage… Continue reading Humza Yousaf calls for Palestine Action prosecution exemption

A fatal stabbing incident in Luton has sparked a murder investigation after a man in his 20s succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. The tragic event took place on Humberstone Road, with reports suggesting an altercation involving two men and a woman. Supt Rachael Glendenning of Bedfordshire Police emphasized that the incident is considered… Continue reading Murder inquiry under way after man stabbed to death in Luton.

business told staff to remove these numbers from diamonds: “He mentioned that clients didn’t care about GIA numbers and that it was a waste of time. So he instructed us to remove them.” Former gemologist Lezlie Bailey says diamonds were tampered with at Vashi This could have devastating consequences when the time came to sell… Continue reading Vashi: Jewellery boss in £170m scam told shop staff to pretend to be customers

A new ticketless train travel system that relies on tracking passengers’ locations is currently undergoing a trial in the East Midlands. East Midlands Railway (EMR) will be testing this location-based technology starting Monday, with around 1,000 passengers traveling through Derby, Leicester, Nottingham, and the stations in between. The innovative app is designed to automatically charge… Continue reading Ticketless train travel to be trialled across Derby, Leicester and Nottingham

In a startling revelation from the new book, Power and the Palace, it has been disclosed that Queen Camilla was the target of an attempted indecent assault during her teenage years. The Queen reportedly thwarted her assailant by using the heel of her shoe in the incident, which took place when she was around 16… Continue reading Camilla fought off attempted indecent assault as teenager, book says

Political correspondent Joe Pike and George Wright of BBC News reported that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is planning to announce changes to the rules for migrants granted asylum who want to bring their families to the UK. As MPs return to Westminster, Cooper will also unveil reforms to the asylum appeals system. The UK’s policies… Continue reading Family reunion rules to be tightened in asylum cases

In a coordinated effort between Cardiff Council and South Wales Police, a crackdown on illegal e-bikes and scooters was carried out throughout August in problem areas such as Canton, Roath, and Cathays. A total of 135 illegal electric vehicles were seized during this month-long operation. Among the seized vehicles, one e-bike was found to reach… Continue reading Cardiff crackdown sees dozens of illegal e-bikes and scooters seized