Category: UK News

The UK government has announced that starting in 2035, education, health and care plans (EHCPs) in England will be reserved exclusively for children with the most complex special educational needs. For those pupils who currently hold EHCPs, these plans will remain in place until at least September 2029. At that time, support provisions will be… Continue reading Special educational needs system to be overhauled in England

Malcolm Phillips, a former manager of a children’s home, and his assistant, Linda Brunning, were responsible for decades of sexual abuse against children in their care. Phillips, aged 93, committed abuse against four girls and two boys at Skircoat Lodge in Halifax from 1976 until 1994, according to a jury verdict. Due to his health,… Continue reading Former boss of Halifax Skircoat Lodge care home abused children for decades

A court heard testimony from a witness who observed a distressed woman being held closely by the man accused of her killing on the night she fell from a bridge. Daisy White, 25, described seeing Kimberley Milne “cowering” in the arms of Lee Milne near a carpet shop on 27 July 2023, suggesting that Kimberly… Continue reading Woman 'cowered' before man accused of killing her, trial hears

The prime minister has called upon his ethics adviser to examine the conduct of minister Josh Simons amid allegations relating to a report commissioned by the think tank Simons once led. This report, compiled by APCO Worldwide, allegedly investigated the backgrounds of journalists involved in covering stories about undeclared donations to the think tank, Labour… Continue reading PM orders ethics investigation into minister over Labour Together claims

Downing Street has indicated that retaliatory measures remain a possibility if the United States fails to uphold the terms of its tariff agreement with the United Kingdom, though officials emphasized that neither side desires a trade conflict. A spokesperson for the prime minister explained that most elements of the UK-US trade deal, including tariffs on… Continue reading UK says 'nothing is off the table' in response to US tariffs

During the trial concerning the death of Natalie McNally, the court listened to the 999 emergency call made by the defendant the evening following her passing. Stephen McCullagh, aged 36, residing in Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, County Antrim, was the individual who placed the call from Natalie’s residence at approximately 10:00 pm GMT on December 19,… Continue reading Natalie McNally murder accused's 999 call was an act, court hears

The families of the victims killed in the Nottingham attacks have described the upcoming public inquiry as a crucial moment to assess whether the country is willing to acknowledge shortcomings and implement necessary changes. The inquiry, led by a judge, will scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Ian Coates, aged 65, and two university… Continue reading Nottingham attacks inquiry a chance 'to confront failure'

Zia Yusuf, the Shadow Home Affairs Secretary for Reform UK, has announced plans to create a dedicated agency responsible for coordinating the deportation of illegal migrants, describing this as a top priority for a future Reform government. In his inaugural speech in this role, Yusuf outlined the establishment of a UK Deportation Command designed to… Continue reading Reform promises agency to ensure illegal migrant removals

Australia’s prime minister has conveyed his government’s backing for efforts to exclude Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession. In a letter addressed to the UK prime minister, Anthony Albanese voiced his support for such measures. Despite losing his royal titles, including the distinction of “prince” in October 2025, Andrew still holds the eighth… Continue reading Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession

Authorities in Nepal have confirmed that 19 people lost their lives in a bus accident, including a 24-year-old British man. The vehicle, which was transporting tourists, was en route to Kathmandu when it veered off the road and plunged approximately 200 meters down to the bank of the Trishuli River. The incident occurred early on… Continue reading Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash