Category: UK News

Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson, the newly appointed chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has emphasized the importance of adhering to forthcoming guidance regarding single-sex spaces. Speaking to the BBC in her first interview since taking on the role, Dr Stephenson highlighted the necessity of goodwill and mutual respect in balancing rights, noting that… Continue reading Equality boss expects people to 'follow rules' over single-sex spaces

The popular US reality series *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* explores unexpected themes such as infidelity, divorce, and “soft-swinging”—topics rarely linked with traditional Christian values. Set in Utah, home to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), the show centers on a group of female influencers navigating challenges in friendship, romance, and… Continue reading What Mormons really think of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

Rachael Parnell’s excitement peaked when she discovered Aldi’s new skincare line that bears a striking resemblance to products from the luxury brand Augustinus Bader. Eagerly, she visited her local Aldi to purchase the Lacura face cream priced at just £8.49 for 50ml, a stark contrast to the Augustinus Bader equivalent which retails for £240. Despite… Continue reading How do skincare dupes compare to luxury brands?

Jennie Bailey’s decision to raffle off her family’s seaside home for just £5 per ticket surprised many of her friends, who thought she was “bonkers.” The property, valued at £325,000, is located in the coastal village of Rhoscolyn on Anglesey. Originally purchased as a holiday home, Jennie and her husband John moved there from Manchester… Continue reading Anglesey family home being raffled for £5 a ticket

The Mail on Sunday leads with reports that Andy Burnham, the Labour mayor of Manchester, is potentially preparing to return to Parliament as a Member of Parliament (MP) in order to challenge the current Labour leader. According to unnamed sources cited by the paper, Burnham is said to be close to agreeing on a plan… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Burnham coup plot' and UK faces 'tsunami of flu'

In Leicestershire, a serious single-vehicle accident on the A46 resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Emergency responders were alerted shortly after 1:00 a.m. GMT on Saturday, following reports that a blue BMW 5 series had veered off the road between the areas of Thrussington and Sileby. The vehicle was heading southbound from Nottingham when… Continue reading Arrest as three people die in single-vehicle crash on A46

Stormont’s justice minister, Naomi Long, has faced delays from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) regarding her efforts to designate transgender individuals as a “protected” group under Northern Ireland’s hate crime legislation. Earlier in November, Long reached out to the other parties in the executive, seeking their endorsement to include this measure in a bill intended… Continue reading DUP accused of stalling trans hate crime protections

The UK government has committed to establishing specialist teams dedicated to investigating rape and sexual offences within every police force across England and Wales by the year 2029. This initiative forms part of a broader, long-postponed strategy designed to reduce violence against women and girls by half over the next decade. The forthcoming plan includes… Continue reading All police forces to get specialist sexual offence teams, Mahmood pledges

The UK government has confirmed that a contentious funding initiative, which directs money to Welsh towns without routing it through the Welsh government, will not be implemented in the same manner in Northern Ireland. The second phase of the town centre regeneration scheme, known as Pride in Place, will see spending decisions in Wales controlled… Continue reading Pride in Place scheme in Welsh devolution row won't apply in Northern Ireland

A man has been taken into custody following an incident that resulted in Potters Bar Town’s manager requiring medical attention, subsequently causing the postponement of their match against Welling United. Both clubs announced the cancellation of the Isthmian League fixture less than 40 minutes prior to the intended 15:00 GMT start time. Potters Bar Town… Continue reading Welling United v Potters Bar Town: Match postponed after manager Sammy Moore injured in altercation