Category: UK News

Police are sounding the alarm on a growing issue of vehicle and parts thefts in the UK, with stolen items frequently being smuggled overseas within a day of being taken. Sgt Ross Haybourne of Kent Police’s Rural Task Force explains that criminals often steal vehicles or parts on demand across southern England, with a significant… Continue reading Cars and parts stolen and smuggled abroad within 24 hours

Premier League clubs have agreed to implement new financial regulations starting next season that will prevent them from bypassing financial rules by transferring assets such as hotels or women’s teams to related companies they control. This move follows a close vote on a new Financial Fair Play system centered around squad costs, replacing the current… Continue reading Premier League clubs to be banned from selling assets to themselves

The UK government is poised to grant approval for China’s proposal to construct a new, expansive embassy in central London. Although no official decision has been announced yet, reports indicate that intelligence agencies have provided advice that clears the way for the controversial development to move forward. This potential approval, initially reported by the Times… Continue reading UK expected to approve plans for Chinese mega embassy

Two young men facing allegations of hacking into Transport for London’s computer systems have pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court. The defendants, 19-year-old Thalha Jubair from East London and 18-year-old Owen Flowers from Walsall in the West Midlands, confirmed their identities and entered their pleas during a brief court appearance. Both Jubair and Flowers… Continue reading Teenagers plead not guilty over Transport for London cyber attack

Peter Sullivan has endured nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he insists he did not commit, yet he maintains a surprisingly hopeful outlook on life. Speaking for the first time since his release in May, Sullivan shared that he is eager to reconnect with normal activities, including attending a Liverpool football match at… Continue reading Peter Sullivan on 'different world' after 14,000 days in prison

Charities have raised concerns that victims of fraud are often let down by the criminal justice system, with new data revealing that only a small proportion of reported fraud cases result in prosecution. According to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, 1.2 million fraud incidents were recorded in England and Wales over the year leading up… Continue reading Fraud victims are being failed by justice system, warn charities

Each year as winter approaches, interest in methods to maintain good health intensifies. Supermarkets display an array of “immune-boosting” products, cold-water swimming groups see more participants, and social media is flooded with advice on avoiding seasonal illnesses. Yet, with so many purported ways to keep colds and flu away, questions remain about the real effectiveness… Continue reading Cold plunges and kombucha: Do winter wellness trends work?

The recent announcement of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman stepping down as the presenters of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing came as a shock to many, including the current contestants. Having hosted the show for 21 and 11 years respectively, their joint decision was revealed via an Instagram video, catching even the stars of the… Continue reading Strictly Blackpool week: Stars speak up about Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly leaving show

Saplings propagated from the Sycamore Gap tree, which was unlawfully cut down in September 2023 near Hadrian’s Wall, are set to be planted for the first time this weekend. The National Trust revealed that five of these young trees will be introduced in locations including Coventry, Staffordshire, Berkshire, Cambridge, and Strabane. Following this initial planting,… Continue reading First Sycamore Gap tree 'offsprings' to be planted

Several front pages on Saturday focus on the difficult position faced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding a proposed peace deal with Russia. The Daily Mail highlights this “agonising choice,” reporting that Ukraine has been given a deadline of Thursday to accept what it describes as a “humiliating peace deal,” with the headline noting that… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Trump turns the screw' and 'Farage's pal betrays Britain'