Category: UK News

e, but they came from a very difficult background in Birmingham and they managed to forge something completely new. I think that will always be respected for what it is.” The tributes seen on Saturday will remain in place for some time. But the sense of loss may grow as fans gather across the city… Continue reading Flowers, beer bottles and an orchestra – Birmingham pays respects to Ozzy Osbourne

A major crackdown on individuals involved in migrant smuggling across the Channel has seen 25 key targets have their UK assets frozen. The move is part of an effort to disrupt the operations of gangs and small boat suppliers facilitating illegal crossings. Those sanctioned are also prohibited from entering the UK, marking a significant step… Continue reading Gang leaders among first to be hit by small boat sanctions

A recent advertisement from Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been deemed inappropriate by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) due to concerns about the model’s appearance of being “unhealthily thin.” The ASA cited factors such as the model’s pose, choice of clothing including “large pointed shoes” that accentuated the slimness of her legs, as reasons for… Continue reading M&S ad banned over 'unhealthily thin' model

Written by Munaza Rafiq, Disability news producer Anne Pridmore, the head of a network for disabled individuals called Being the Boss, employs five personal assistants for round-the-clock care at her Leicester home. She expressed concern about the potential repercussions of being unable to access funds, as she would not be able to afford the necessary… Continue reading Tech glitch leaves some disabled people unable to pay for care

BBC News reported that Essex Police is denying allegations that they “bused” pro-refugee protesters to an event outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington denounced the violent clash between the pro-refugee group and rival protesters, calling those responsible “thugs and vandals.” During the altercation at The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, on… Continue reading Essex Police denies taking pro-migrant protesters to asylum hotel

At just 19 years old, George Finch has become the youngest council leader in the UK, taking charge of Warwickshire County Council and managing a budget of £2 billion. Originally planning to pursue a career as a history teacher, Finch’s unexpected rise to the leadership role has garnered mixed reactions from both the public and… Continue reading Teenage Warwickshire Reform UK council leader George Finch 'wanted to teach'

In a significant turn of events, two former City traders have had their convictions overturned after a decade-long battle following one of the biggest financial scandals to emerge from the turmoil of the 2008 crisis. Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo found themselves behind bars for manipulating interest rates used in interbank loans, which ultimately impacted… Continue reading City traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed

A new season of MasterChef is set to air on BBC One and iPlayer, even after hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode were dismissed. The decision was made by the broadcaster in consultation with the contestants who participated in the pre-recorded series. The focus of the show will remain on the talent of the amateur… Continue reading MasterChef: Unseen series with Gregg Wallace and John Torode will be broadcast

Ross McKee & Conor Neeson have reported on a tragic shooting incident in County Fermanagh that resulted in two fatalities and two serious injuries. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service responded to a call at 08:21 BST on Wednesday, dispatching three vehicles and the air ambulance to Maguiresbridge. One individual was airlifted to the Royal Victoria… Continue reading Maguiresbridge: Two dead and two injured after shooting incident

Heathrow Airport faced a major crisis in March when a fire at a nearby electrical substation led to the cancellation of 1,300 flights and disrupted travel for 270,000 passengers. Despite the chaos, Heathrow’s boss, Thomas Woldbye, admitted that he slept through numerous emergency phone calls during the incident. Speaking on the BBC’s Today program, Woldbye… Continue reading Heathrow boss 'frustrated' for being asleep during fire