Category: UK News

BBC’s latest report reveals a slowdown in UK economic growth during the second quarter of the year, which came in at 0.3%, down from 0.7% in the previous quarter. The Office for National Statistics highlighted that services made the most significant contribution to the growth, with the construction sector also showing positive expansion trends. This… Continue reading UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts

A fiery incident on the M25 caused a prolonged closure of a section of the motorway to allow for necessary repair work to take place. The lorry caught fire on the anti-clockwise side, leading to the shutdown of both directions between junction 31 at Thurrock and junction 29 for the A127. Fire crews from Essex,… Continue reading M25 in Essex is closed for 17 hours due to lorry fire

Residents and a funeral director have voiced their discontent with a new policy implemented by a council, labeling it as a “fat tax.” The controversial decision involves the introduction of an additional charge for wider burial plots at Danescourt cemetery in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton. Families requiring a 6ft wide plot will now face a £2,700 fee,… Continue reading Criticism of Wolverhampton burial 'fat tax' at council cemetery

Authors Jane MacSorley and Megan Bonar reported on the recent court case involving an American fugitive who attempted to evade the law by faking his death and fleeing to Scotland. Nicholas Rossi, who also goes by the name Nicholas Alahverdian, was found guilty of rape in the United States, despite his denial of all charges.… Continue reading Fugitive Nicholas Rossi guilty of rape after extradition to US

The night skies have been ablaze with shooting stars as the annual Perseids meteor shower delights stargazers in the UK and around the globe. These dazzling meteors are created when debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet enters the Earth’s atmosphere and burns up, creating a spectacular light show. Astro Dog, a small astronomy company based in… Continue reading Perseids meteor shower lights up night skies

The UK has experienced a concerning surge in cases of a mosquito-borne virus known as chikungunya, typically only found in Africa and southern Asia. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported more than 70 cases of the virus in the first half of this year, which is more than double the number from the same… Continue reading UK cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus more than double

The recent sit-in protest at Parliament Square regarding the outlawed organization Palestine Action showcased scenes that were unheard of before. Demonstrators, displaying placards supporting Palestine Action, saw a staggering 522 individuals apprehended for potential violations of anti-terrorism laws – a number that surpasses the total arrests of similar nature made in 2024. According to law… Continue reading After mass arrests, what happens next with Palestine Action ban?

BBC Scotland News writer Craig Williams reported that JD Vance, the Vice-President of the United States, recently arrived in Scotland, making him the second White House occupant to visit the country within a month. Vance is believed to be staying in Ayrshire, near Galloway, where his ancestors originated in the 17th Century. Despite President Donald… Continue reading JD Vance – The 'Scots-Irish hillbilly' taking a break in Scotland

The front pages of various newspapers lead with reports on the upcoming peace talks between US President Trump and Russian President Putin in Alaska. The Metro features the headline “There will be no surrender” quoting Ukrainian President Zelensky’s commitment to not cede any territory to Russia. The i Paper focuses on Zelensky urging Trump to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'No surrender' from Ukraine and 'Policing minister provokes ridicule'

Researchers from Imperial College London have issued a warning about the increased threat of “firewaves” in cities across the UK due to rising temperatures caused by climate change. This term refers to multiple urban wildfires that occur during extended periods of hot, dry weather. Recent incidents in London and Edinburgh, such as heath fires and… Continue reading Hot, dry summers bring new 'firewave' risk to UK cities