Category: UK News

A significant disruption has occurred to Eurostar services departing from London to Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels, with all trains cancelled until further notice following a power outage within the Channel Tunnel. This outage resulted in the failure of a Le Shuttle train, the service that transports vehicles and passengers through the tunnel. At London St… Continue reading Eurostar cancels all trains out of London after Channel Tunnel power outage

Authorities continue to investigate the crash of a light aircraft at Hanningfield Reservoir, located near Chelmsford in Essex. The incident occurred shortly after 2:00 pm on Sunday when the plane was seen entering the water. Essex Police have maintained a presence at the scene while working alongside the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) to examine… Continue reading Probe into plane crash near Chelmsford reservoir continues

Photographer Barry Webb offers a fascinating glimpse into the often unseen realm of slime mould through his striking macro photography. These extraordinary close-up images reveal details of single-celled slime moulds that are normally invisible to the human eye. Barry employs a powerful macro lens combined with composite imaging techniques to capture the intricate structures of… Continue reading Slime mould – a hidden wonderland brought to life in photos

Thousands gathered in Edinburgh’s Meadows to take part in the city’s iconic Hogmanay celebrations, marked by a vibrant torchlight procession. The glowing parade made its way through the park, progressing towards Edinburgh Castle, igniting excitement for the upcoming New Year festivities. Leading the event was Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, accompanied by members of… Continue reading Torchlight procession kicks off Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations

A tragic road accident in County Fermanagh has resulted in the death of a young woman several weeks after the collision. The incident occurred on the Crom Road in Lisnaskea on December 5th, involving two vehicles—a car and a van. Among those injured was Hanna Tanasova, who was seriously hurt in the crash. Ms. Tanasova,… Continue reading Fermanagh: Woman dies from injuries three weeks after Lisnaskea crash

Octopus Energy plans to separate its Kraken Technologies division into an independent company following a transaction that valued the AI-driven platform at $8.65 billion (£6.4 billion). As the United Kingdom’s largest supplier of gas and electricity, Octopus sold a $1 billion stake in Kraken to a consortium of investors, led by New York-based D1 Capital… Continue reading Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken

Every year, tens of thousands of visitors from across the globe flock to Edinburgh to take part in an enormous street celebration welcoming the new year. The Scottish capital has earned a reputation as the heart of Hogmanay festivities, a tradition that runs deep in the city’s history. Historically, Scotland did not officially observe Christmas… Continue reading Why did Edinburgh become the home of Hogmanay?

This year, Parliament has passed over 30 new laws covering a broad range of issues, from energy policy to employment rights. While some legislation has sparked wide public debate, others have quietly introduced changes that could affect daily life in unexpected ways. One notable development involves enhanced protections for llamas and alpacas against dog attacks.… Continue reading Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025

It looks like you’ve shared part of an article or text about UK honours, including notable recipients like Stephen Fry, Idris Elba, Sarina Wiegman, David Beckham, Claudia Winkleman, and others from recent honours lists in 2025 and 2026. How can I assist you with this content? Are you looking for a summary, specific information about… Continue reading New Year Honours: How does the UK honours system work?

The case of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah has prompted Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to initiate a review addressing what she describes as “serious information failures.” In a letter to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Cooper revealed that she, alongside Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, had been unaware of Abd… Continue reading Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case