Category: UK News

Renowned author Ashitha Nagesh brings forth a riveting tale of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s poignant presence at the 80th VJ Day anniversary remembrance service, where they stood alongside World War Two veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The service drew attention to the valiant men, aged between 96 and 105, who… Continue reading VJ Day 80th anniversary: King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice

The owner of Kingsmill has announced the acquisition of rival Hovis, with plans to merge the two companies and create the largest bread brand in the UK. Associated British Foods (ABF), known for owning Primark, Ryvita, and Twinings, aims to streamline operations and cut costs to turn the currently loss-making businesses into profitable ventures. The… Continue reading Kingsmill to buy Hovis in move that would create UK's biggest bread producer

A gang described as “out of control” has been sentenced to jail for multiple violent incidents, including attempted murders and arson attacks on prison officers’ vehicles. Michael Heeps, John Murray, Lee Ridgway, Dale Bauld, Damien Mullen, and Ryan McGovern were involved in a series of attacks in and around Edinburgh from late 2022 to early… Continue reading Six jailed for 'out of control gangsterism' in Edinburgh and Lothians

The review of the terrorism law used to apprehend hundreds of supporters of Palestine Action has been demanded by the Liberal Democrats. They expressed concerns that it could potentially stifle free speech. Following the arrest of over 500 individuals at a demonstration in support of the banned group by the Metropolitan Police last week, the… Continue reading Calls for review of law after Palestine Action arrests

Helen Burchell of BBC News, East, reported that a sonic boom was heard across parts of the East and South East of England. The loud noise reverberated in regions such as Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent, and parts of London around 11:40 BST. The RAF deployed Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon fighter aircraft from RAF Coningsby… Continue reading Sonic boom heard after RAF scrambled to incident

The UK bioethanol industry is in a precarious position, facing imminent collapse as the government has opted not to provide a rescue package to support the sector. Vivergo Fuels based in Hull and the Ensus plant in Redcar on Teesside have both issued warnings about potential closure without government intervention, following a deal that allowed… Continue reading UK bioethanol industry faces collapse after government rejects rescue

Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, experienced a substantial increase in sales in the UK last year. According to its full year accounts for 2024, the brand’s sales to UK consumers reached £2bn, leading to a 57% rise in profits compared to the previous year. The company acknowledged potential challenges ahead due to higher inflation and… Continue reading Shein's UK sales rise by a third creating a huge boost to profits

Political reporter Kate Whannel reports that the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has the potential to be a significant step towards peace in the Ukraine conflict, according to Defence Secretary John Healey. He stated that the UK is prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine in order to bolster a… Continue reading Trump-Putin talks may be first step towards peace, says John Healey

A Pakistani man, whose information was mistakenly disclosed by the UK in a significant data breach, has been apprehended in Pakistan for imminent deportation along with several family members, as reported by his son to the BBC. According to documents seen by the BBC, the man was affiliated with Afghan special forces units that collaborated… Continue reading Afghan whose details were in UK data breach at risk from Taliban if deported, son tells BBC

Two aircraft at Manchester Airport collided on the airfield, causing minor damage but no reported injuries. The incident occurred when two EasyJet planes clipped wings during taxiing at around 06:30 BST. Passengers on board both aircraft, which were heading to Paris and Gibraltar, have disembarked following the collision. Flights at the airport resumed after a… Continue reading EasyJet planes clip wings in Manchester Airport collision