Category: UK News

At Woolwich Crown Court, the prosecution presented the case against six individuals accused of forcibly entering the premises of Elbit Systems, an Israeli defence contractor near Bristol. The defendants, linked to the activist group Palestine Action, allegedly carried out a carefully planned break-in on 6 August 2024 aimed at inflicting maximum damage on the facility.… Continue reading 'Palestine Action activist struck officer with sledgehammer', court hears

Exxon Mobil has announced the impending closure of a section of its petrochemical facility in Fife, placing hundreds of employee positions at risk. The Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP) in Mossmorran, which has been operational for approximately 40 years, is scheduled to shut down in February. A company spokesperson cited the United Kingdom’s current economic challenges,… Continue reading Exxon Mobil to close part of plant at Mossmorran

The Irish government has committed €2 million (£1.76 million) to reinstate flights between Dublin and Londonderry starting next year. This announcement was part of a wider funding package exceeding €50 million (£44 million), made under the Shared Island initiative. Spearheaded by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the initiative’s goal is to bolster economic ties across both sides… Continue reading City of Derry to Dublin flight: Irish government to invest €2m funding

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has cautioned that the UK risks financial collapse if the Labour Party raises taxes without also reducing welfare expenditures. She accused Chancellor Rachel Reeves of planning a “stealth tax bombshell” in the upcoming Budget to fund increased welfare payments, attributing this to her failure to cut the benefits bill. Badenoch warned,… Continue reading UK faces bankruptcy without benefit cuts, Badenoch says

A tragic incident unfolded in Bradford last August when a mother and her three young children lost their lives in a house fire. The devastating blaze, which took place on Westbury Road, claimed the lives of 29-year-old Bryonie Gawith and her children Denisty (9), Oscar (5), and Aubree (22 months). According to the prosecution, the… Continue reading Sister's 'jealous' ex lit fatal Bradford house fire, jury told

Members of Parliament and the House of Lords have been alerted by MI5 about a heightened espionage threat originating from the Chinese government. The warning comes in the form of a newly issued “espionage alert” circulated by the security services, highlighting ongoing efforts by Chinese operatives to infiltrate and influence Parliamentary activities. The alert was… Continue reading MI5 warns MPs and peers over risk of Chinese espionage

According to updated data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), net migration to the UK for last year was significantly lower than earlier reported, showing a 20% decrease. The figure, which represents the difference between those entering and leaving the country, was adjusted downward by 86,000 people. The most recent count for 2024 now… Continue reading UK net migration dropped more than first reported, ONS says

An inquest has commenced into the death of 16-year-old Taha Ali Soomro, who passed away at Barry Island Pleasure Park in May. The incident occurred on 23 May when emergency services were called after Taha, a resident of Grangetown in Cardiff, experienced a suspected seizure followed by a cardiac arrest. Despite efforts by paramedics at… Continue reading Teenager's death at Barry Island funfair a mystery, inquest hears

Communities Secretary Steve Reed has affirmed the government’s firm commitment to advancing significant reforms to the asylum system, despite opposition from within the Labour Party. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled a series of proposed changes, which include extending the waiting period for refugees to apply for permanent residency to 20 years and increasing the… Continue reading Minister insists government committed to asylum reforms amid Labour criticism

The UK’s competition authority, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has launched investigations into eight companies, encompassing ticket resellers and driving schools, as part of a broader review targeting online pricing methods. These are the first inquiries initiated by the CMA under recently granted consumer protection powers. They focus on business practices including mandatory additional… Continue reading Competition watchdog investigating eight firms over online pricing