Category: UK News

Williamson shared with the BBC that before he pursued architecture studies, he lived in a council estate located in the East Midlands. Reflecting on his visits back, he noted that all the council houses there have since been sold into private ownership. While this shift supports the idea of a homeowning democracy, Williamson expressed concern… Continue reading London suburban housing project wins top UK architecture award

The visit by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Nottingham today carried a strong sense of familiarity. Back in 2017, the couple made their first joint appearance in the city when they were still Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, having just announced their engagement. At that time, Nottingham served as the stage to introduce… Continue reading Why Harry and Meghan's UK relaunch felt so much like a royal engagement

During a recent court case, it was revealed that bullets were found embedded within a wall and a microwave after shots were fired at the wrong house in Pyle, Bridgend. The attack, which happened in the early hours of September 22, 2025, involved a gang targeting a young child but mistakenly shooting at an innocent… Continue reading Bridgend gang shot at wrong house in revenge attack, court hears

The Home Office has indicated that Kiran Kaur, mother of convicted murderer Vickrum Digwa, may face deportation from the United Kingdom. Kaur, aged 53, was sentenced to three years in prison last July for removing the knife used by her son to kill student Henry Nowak at the scene of the crime. Despite serving several… Continue reading Mother of Henry Nowak killer could be deported

Senior leaders within the banking industry have indicated to the BBC that they anticipate the sector will face increased scrutiny when the chancellor delivers the upcoming Budget in two weeks. Despite John Healey emphasizing that banks are among “the crown jewels” of the UK economy, he did not dismiss the possibility of new levies being… Continue reading Banks say Healey is planning Budget tax raid on their profits

This report includes racist and offensive language. Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has maintained that his party does not have a vetting problem despite undercover footage aired by ITV News showing some Reform councillors and candidates making racist, violent, and sexist remarks. Speaking to BBC Look East, Farage defended the party’s candidate screening procedures,… Continue reading Nigel Farage defends Reform's vetting after councillors filmed making racist comments

A woman who accuses Russell Brand of raping her in a hotel room has described how his demeanor shifted dramatically from being “camp, friendly and effeminate” to something “monster-like” prior to the alleged assault. The actor and comedian, aged 51, is currently facing seven criminal charges, including three counts of rape, three charges of sexual… Continue reading Russell Brand accuser says alleged rape left her afraid she may be pregnant

A man was taken into custody following an incident involving counterfeit money and a taxi driver who acted swiftly. According to Nottinghamshire Police, the driver picked up the individual from Nottingham Road at around 23:30 BST on Tuesday. During the journey, the passenger kept changing his destination, prompting the driver to inquire about payment. It… Continue reading Taxi driver given fake cash by customer drove to police station

A 74-year-old man, Graham Brougham from Northwich, has entered a guilty plea for raping a woman who had been drugged and assaulted over a period of more than two decades by her husband without her awareness. Brougham is the oldest among thirteen men charged with various sexual offences linked to this case. These men were… Continue reading Another man admits raping woman drugged and abused by husband

New guidance from NHS England (NHSE) recommends that transgender patients should be accommodated on single-sex hospital wards or bays corresponding to their biological sex rather than their gender identity. The guidance allows for exceptions when this arrangement is not clinically suitable, stressing that decisions must be made on an individual basis with priority given to… Continue reading Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says