Category: UK News

The King has previously conveyed his “personal sorrow” regarding the United Kingdom’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. A spokesperson for the palace highlighted ongoing important conversations in various forums about the colonial legacy and the lasting effects of the transatlantic enslavement of African people across generations. While these issues are largely the responsibility of… Continue reading King's Caribbean tour will not shy away from 'darkest days of our past'

A 32-year-old man named Jemal Abdela has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for operating a small boat that carried 26 individuals, including six children, towards the Kent coastline. Abdela, who is originally from Eritrea, admitted to endangering the lives of others by making an unauthorized sea crossing to the UK on July 25… Continue reading Man jailed for piloting small boat carrying 26 others to Kent coast

A former independent commissioner has defended her role in the decision to cancel the M4 relief road, emphasizing the importance of environmental concerns over economic gains. Sophie Howe, who was the world’s first future generations commissioner, made these remarks during a BBC podcast. The cancelled 14-mile motorway project in Newport was initially proposed to ease… Continue reading Sophie Howe defends opposing Newport M4 relief road over climate fears

Two Iranian nationals who entered the UK via small boats have been formally charged with terrorism-related offences connected to an alleged plan targeting Manchester’s Jewish community. The individuals, Rahman Salehi, 35, from Salford, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, based in Liverpool, face accusations of preparing to commit or assisting in an act of terrorism on or… Continue reading Two men charged with terrorism offences in Manchester

The Metropolitan Police have urged the organisers of a planned pro-Palestinian student march, set for the third anniversary of the 7 October attacks on Israel, to consider relocating the event. Deputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman revealed that the police have so far been unable to identify who is behind the group calling itself the University… Continue reading Met Police urge pro-Palestine students to move 7 October protest

The Conservative Party has unveiled plans to create 50,000 additional prison places in England and Wales if they return to government, aiming to reduce early releases of criminals. According to the party, constructing and operating these new facilities would cost £2 billion annually. This expense is proposed to be covered by budget cuts, notably including… Continue reading Tories pledge to build 50,000 new prison places

A tenants’ association may potentially face a charge of corporate manslaughter related to the Grenfell Tower fire that occurred in west London in 2017. After a comprehensive nine-year investigation into the tragedy, the Metropolitan Police have submitted evidence concerning 20 organisations and 54 individuals to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) this week. Among those implicated… Continue reading Grenfell tenants firm could face corporate manslaughter charge

Joshua Kerry, 28, who has been accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe, now faces an additional charge related to the preparation of terrorist acts. The counter-terrorism police revealed that Kerry was formally charged on Friday with one count of preparing to commit terrorist offenses. These alleged activities are said to have occurred between May 2024 and… Continue reading Widdecombe suspect charged with planning acts of terror against Farage

Manchester City has officially announced that it has lodged an appeal following a determination by an independent commission that the club breached Premier League financial regulations on all counts. The club described the commission’s ruling as flawed, stating it contained “clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe.” City maintains its innocence… Continue reading Manchester City confirm appeal lodged against guilty verdict

Daniel Thomas, a 37-year-old activist known among his followers as Danny Tommo, has appeared in court facing several charges related to incidents at a migrant processing site in Dover. According to court records, he is accused of unlawfully entering a restricted area at the centre on 31 March. Additional allegations include using threatening language or… Continue reading Daniel Thomas in court accused of entering Dover migrant site