Category: UK News

During the summer months, Abersoch in Gwynedd experiences a significant increase in its local population as visitors flock to the area for holiday getaways. The Welsh government has put forth proposals to modify the controversial tax regulations affecting owners of self-catering holiday accommodations in Wales. Currently, owners must make their properties available for let for… Continue reading Changes proposed to Wales holiday let tax rules

BBC News business reporter Mitchell Labiak has reported a significant increase in British car exports to the US in July, following the implementation of a new UK-US tariff agreement. After three consecutive months of declining sales, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed a 6.8% rise in exports to the US.… Continue reading UK car sales to US rise following tariff deal

Children are suffering in hot homes across the UK as the country experiences increasingly warmer temperatures. Families are struggling to find relief in their homes, with many describing their living conditions as unbearable. One mother, Keisha, explains that her top-floor flat in Woolwich can reach up to 43C in the summer, making her daughter sick… Continue reading Half of children in England live in homes at risk of overheating

A recent marriage announcement has sparked joy and celebration in the political world, as two Labour MPs, Jeevun Sandher and Louise Jones, revealed their union. The couple’s wedding, which took place this month, symbolized the merging of their unique heritages in a ceremony that marked the beginning of their shared future. Their engagement, originally disclosed… Continue reading Newly married MPs celebrate 'beautiful' wedding

The leakage of sensitive information regarding individuals fleeing the Taliban to the UK has raised concerns about data security practices within the Ministry of Defence. Documents released by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) revealed that Ministry staff were warned against sharing information containing hidden tabs, which ultimately led to the inadvertent leak of almost 19,000… Continue reading MoD staff were warned not to share hidden data before Afghan leak

The data obtained by the BBC reveals a substantial increase in the value of small parcels shipped from China to the UK, soaring to £3bn last year. This surge is attributed to Chinese e-commerce giants such as Shein and Temu, fueling the demand for cheap goods among online shoppers in the UK. As a result,… Continue reading Value of small packages sent from China to UK more than doubles

Sir Keir Starmer, the current top civil servant of his office in Downing Street, has made a significant change by replacing Principal Private Secretary Nin Pandit, who had only been in the position for ten months. Pandit was the third senior staff member appointed by the prime minister and later removed, following the departures of… Continue reading Keir Starmer to replace third top aide in less than a year

BBC News NI has reported that councillors are seeking answers regarding the Emerge music festival, which is known as the largest dance music event in Northern Ireland. The festival traditionally occurs over the August bank holiday weekend at Boucher Playing Fields in south Belfast, drawing in around 40,000 dance music enthusiasts daily. This year, Fatboy… Continue reading Emerge: Council meeting to discuss deaths following music festival

A tragic school shooting in Minneapolis shook the nation as two children were killed and 17 others injured when a gunman opened fire at a Catholic school during mass. The incident was captured with a powerful image of a mother comforting her son, resonating with the public and bringing attention to the ongoing issue of… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Shooting terror' and 'one third of Gaza wounded are children'

Laura Burns faced a crisis when her landlord decided to sell her flat, leaving her without enough funds to move. Energy debts and removal costs piled up, making it impossible for her to secure a new place. Desperate and on the brink of eviction, the 32-year-old mother turned to a charity for help and requested… Continue reading A charity is giving people money to stop homelessness – and it says it's working