Category: UK News

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced his intention to pursue new agreements with the European Union during an upcoming summit next month. He emphasized that fostering “deeper cooperation” on vital sectors such as youth mobility, food and drink, and energy could significantly contribute to the United Kingdom’s economic growth. Addressing MPs, Burnham highlighted concerns over… Continue reading Andy Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit

A public inquiry has revealed that the Home Office did not move forward with ambitious plans to address extreme violence following the Southport attack, primarily due to financial constraints. The Southport Inquiry, established after three young girls were tragically murdered at a dance class in July 2024, is examining how to better manage threats posed… Continue reading Plans to tackle violence after Southport attack shelved due to costs, inquiry told

A tragic incident occurred in Llanfairfechan where a six-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by a vehicle. Harrison Jones was riding his bike and playing with a friend outside his home around 5:30 pm on October 1st when he accidentally fell into the road. At that moment, a Ford Transit tipper van traveling… Continue reading Llanfairfechan boy died after being hit by van while playing on bike

Shetland MSP Hannah Mary Goodlad has come under scrutiny for appointing an “artist in residence” for her constituency, a role funded with £11,000 of public money. The position, which lasts four months and requires 35 hours of work per week, is intended to be filled by a Shetland-based creative from any artistic discipline. Goodlad, who… Continue reading Shetland MSP defends hiring 'artist-in-residence' with public money

The UK foreign secretary has formally summoned the Iranian ambassador to communicate a clear message: Britain will not accept any threats on its territory following a security incident at RAF Fairford last month. Ed Miliband condemned Iran’s ongoing efforts to jeopardize the UK’s safety through its criminal networks, proxy agents, and state-sponsored malign activities, labeling… Continue reading Miliband says Britain won't tolerate threats on our soil, as Iran ambassador summoned

The home secretary has announced that police protection will be extended to political figures who are not currently serving as Members of Parliament. Shabana Mahmood informed MPs that the existing security measures were inadequate for individuals involved in public life. This new provision will now include peers, former MPs, and party spokespeople. In addition to… Continue reading Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the attempt by residents of the Garvaghy Road to overturn the Parades Commission’s approval of the Drumcree parade moving through their predominantly nationalist area. The judges emphasized that their role was limited to assessing the legality of the commission’s decision rather than determining whether the march should actually take… Continue reading Drumcree: Garvaghy Road residents fail in bid to challenge Parades Commission decision

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Henry Rice, a World War Two veteran who once narrowly escaped a torpedo attack while serving aboard HMS Eastway during the Normandy landings, has passed away at the age of 100. Hailing from Cranleigh, Surrey, Rice played a critical role as a signalman, arriving at Juno Beach five days after the initial D-Day invasion. Throughout… Continue reading Normandy veteran Henry Rice dies aged 100

The trial revealed a poignant moment when the mother of a teenage boy involved in a school stabbing received a message from her son apologizing shortly after the incident. The attack took place at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich on March 11, where a 15-year-old girl was stabbed in the back. The accused, a… Continue reading Norfolk school stabbing trial hears from defendant's mum