Category: UK News

Documents recently disclosed in the United States suggest that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have deliberately shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a British trade envoy in 2010 and 2011. The BBC reviewed these files, which include emails indicating that the former royal passed on confidential reports and investment details related to his… Continue reading Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest

A Church of Ireland minister has expressed a strong desire for churches to take a more active stance against racism whenever it occurs. Reverend Eileen Cremin, who ministers as a person of colour, described her overall experience in her role as mostly positive. She acknowledged having faced only minor instances of direct racism, which she… Continue reading 'Churches should feel emboldened to counteract racism' – minister

Morgan McSweeney has been widely recognized as a key architect behind Sir Keir Starmer’s political advancement. However, his recent resignation as chief of staff leaves open questions about the stability of the prime minister’s position. McSweeney stepped down amid intense scrutiny from Labour MPs and peers who demanded accountability over the contentious appointment of Peter… Continue reading Morgan McSweeney: Who is Sir Keir Starmer's ex-chief of staff?

Late at night, while her children are fast asleep, Katie settles comfortably on her sofa with a drink in one hand and her phone in the other. Instead of heading out for a night on the town, she prefers to stay home and immerse herself in a unique kind of entertainment. “Who needs to go… Continue reading Bar livestreams: All the drama of a night out – from my sofa

A cabinet minister has appealed to Labour MPs to refrain from attempting to remove Sir Keir Starmer amid growing dissatisfaction concerning his handling of the Lord Mandelson controversy. While acknowledging the anger within the party, the minister cautioned against “dropping the pilot” less than two years after Labour returned to power, emphasizing that such a… Continue reading Don't drop PM over Mandelson scandal, minister urges Labour MPs

A Jewish Member of Parliament recently made a discreet visit to a school after a prior engagement was called off due to plans for a protest opposing his views on Gaza. The original visit had been postponed amid tensions, with the Bristol National Education Union (NEU) publicly declaring the cancellation as a “victory for education… Continue reading Jewish MP visits Bristol school in secret due to Gaza protest plan

Irish President Catherine Connolly’s recent visit to Northern Ireland involved navigating a complex array of political sensitivities and expectations. Over three days, she traveled to both Belfast and Londonderry, marking her first trip north since taking office. Among her engagements was a meeting at Stormont Castle with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) deputy first minister—a… Continue reading Analysis: How successful was Connolly's first visit as Irish president?

In recent years, the British High Street has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with fried chicken shops rapidly outpacing other fast-food outlets in growth. This surge is largely driven by younger consumers inspired by American-style fried chicken trends popularized on social media platforms like TikTok. Sumayyah Zara Sillah, a 19-year-old nursing student from Leicester, exemplifies this… Continue reading How US fried chicken craze is transforming British takeaways

Across England, numerous flood warnings and alerts have been issued following continuous heavy rainfall over recent days. As of Sunday morning, there were 88 flood warnings and 223 alerts in place throughout the country, predominantly concentrated in the south-west and Midlands regions. Meanwhile, Scotland currently has four flood warnings active, and Wales is not experiencing… Continue reading Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain

Lord Peter Mandelson’s financial settlement following his dismissal as the UK ambassador to the United States is currently under scrutiny, according to sources within the Foreign Office. The review was prompted by new revelations regarding Mandelson’s interactions with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, alongside an ongoing police investigation in the UK. Reports suggest… Continue reading Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off