Category: UK News

Newly released CCTV footage appears to capture a convicted murderer walking through city streets just days after escaping from prison. The images are part of an ongoing effort to locate the three men who failed to return to HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire on New Year’s Day. The surveillance footage shows two of the escapees,… Continue reading HMP Leyhill: New CCTV released in hunt for absconded murderer

The prime minister has recently sought to distinguish his party’s vision sharply from that of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, aiming to rejuvenate Labour’s standing as well as his own reputation going into the new year. Sir Keir Starmer addressed his political cabinet, emphasizing the importance of presenting a clear choice to voters: between Labour’s goal… Continue reading Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers

An investigation has determined that Justice Secretary Angela Constance breached the ministerial code following her remarks about Professor Alexis Jay, an expert on grooming gangs, during a parliamentary session. Although the SNP minister was found to have misrepresented Professor Jay’s stance on inquiries related to child sexual abuse and exploitation, Scotland’s independent advisers concluded that… Continue reading Angela Constance found to have breached ministerial code

A tragic incident occurred off the coast of East Yorkshire involving a desperate rescue attempt that has resulted in multiple fatalities. Mark Ratcliffe, a 67-year-old grandfather from Withernsea, entered the rough sea at Withernsea on Friday in a courageous effort to save Sarah Keeling, aged 45, and her 15-year-old daughter Grace Keeling, who were both… Continue reading Withernsea sea hero Mark Ratcliffe could get posthumous award

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has demanded immediate action from Elon Musk’s social media platform X regarding its AI chatbot Grok, following reports that it has been used to create sexualized deepfake images of women and girls without their consent. The BBC uncovered multiple instances on X where users prompted Grok to digitally undress individuals or… Continue reading Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has introduced a draft multi-year budget covering 2026 to 2029/30, describing it as a potential path forward for Northern Ireland’s public spending. The adoption of this budget would mark the first such plan in over a decade, enabling Stormont departments to engage in longer-term financial planning. O’Dowd emphasized the importance of… Continue reading Stormont departments given funding proposals by finance minister

Chelsea have named Liam Rosenior, previously the manager of Strasbourg, as their new head coach. The 41-year-old Englishman has signed a contract lasting five and a half years, with an option to extend for an additional season. He takes over from Enzo Maresca, who departed the club on New Year’s Day. Rosenior will observe Chelsea’s… Continue reading Chelsea: Liam Rosenior appointed as manager until 2032

The UK government is set to introduce new regulations requiring drivers aged 70 and above to undergo vision tests every three years as part of broader reforms to driving laws. These adjustments are included in the upcoming road safety strategy scheduled for release on Wednesday. Among other proposed changes, the strategy aims to reduce the… Continue reading Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years

Bin workers in Birmingham first walked out exactly one year ago, and union representatives say the strike shows no signs of ending soon. The industrial action began with a series of one-day strikes starting on 6 January 2025 and escalated into a full-scale strike on 11 March. This all-out strike caused rubbish to accumulate in… Continue reading Birmingham bin strike reaches one year mark with no end in sight

When dining out, encountering issues such as cold food or slow service can leave many unsure about the best way to respond. Complaining often feels confrontational, leading people to either make passive-aggressive comments or quietly harbor resentment, only to vent their frustrations online afterward. However, experts from the hospitality sector emphasize that there is a… Continue reading Why complaining at a restaurant is better than venting online