Category: UK News

Grant Hunter, aged 34, has admitted to the murder of Marc Webley in a gang-related shooting that occurred in Edinburgh on New Year’s Eve 2023. The fatal shooting took place at the Anchor Inn in Granton, shortly before midnight. In the days prior to the incident, Webley, who was 38 years old, had been posting… Continue reading Hitman pleads guilty to Edinburgh gangland Hogmanay pub murder

Senior ministers are demanding that the prime minister take decisive action against those responsible for anonymous media briefings suggesting a leadership challenge within the government. Both Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Health Secretary Wes Streeting were named in the leaks as potential contenders, and they have now united in calling for the culprits to be… Continue reading Ed Miliband calls on Keir Starmer to sack anonymous briefer

The government has announced plans to eliminate the role of police and crime commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales as a measure to save £100 million over the course of this parliamentary term. This change will take effect once the current commissioners’ mandates conclude in 2028. Rather than continuing with dedicated commissioners, the responsibilities will… Continue reading Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales

A recent review has revealed that council staff attempting to check on Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl, the day before her death tragically went to the wrong address. Sara had endured two years of abuse prior to her body being found at her family home in Woking, Surrey, last year. Her father, Urfan Sharif, 43,… Continue reading Council visited wrong house before Sara Sharif's murder – report

Centrica’s chief executive, Chris O’Shea, has expressed his worries about the future of energy sector employment in Scotland, despite having lived away from the region for many years. His main concern centers on the rapid decline of jobs linked to North Sea oil and gas extraction, alongside the transition towards greener energy sources. O’Shea fears… Continue reading British Gas boss concerned for Scotland's energy industry jobs

Plans have been unveiled for the construction of the UK’s inaugural small modular nuclear power station on the island of Anglesey in north Wales. This landmark project, set at the Wylfa site on the island’s northern coastline, is expected to generate thousands of jobs—up to 3,000—and attract multi-billion-pound investments. The power station will host the… Continue reading Wylfa nuclear power plant plans go ahead, creating Anglesey jobs

The Scottish government has received credit ratings from Moody’s and S&P Global that match those of the UK as it prepares to launch its initial bond issuance. Moody’s assigned Scotland an Aa3 rating, while S&P rated it AA, both reflecting the same sovereign rating attributed to the UK. This development enables the Scottish government to… Continue reading Scotland given same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds issue

A fire broke out at Exeter City’s home ground, St James Park, leading to some damage and prompting an official investigation. The incident occurred late Wednesday evening when smoke was spotted coming from a portacabin situated near the Well Street end of the stadium. Firefighters from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue responded promptly to… Continue reading Exeter City Football Club investigation after fire at stadium

Baroness Helen Newlove has been widely remembered for her fearless dedication to victims’ rights following her passing at the age of 63. Her campaign for justice began after the tragic murder of her husband, Garry Newlove, in 2007. Garry was fatally attacked by a group of youths outside their home in Warrington, Cheshire. This personal… Continue reading Baroness Newlove remembered as 'fearless advocate for victims'

Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate reveal a series of email exchanges involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince, shedding light on his reaction fourteen years ago to an upcoming media report concerning him, Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell. When informed by Epstein and Maxwell that a British newspaper was poised to publish a story… Continue reading 'I can't take any more of this,' Andrew told Epstein, released emails show