Category: UK News

The potential closure of all 1,287 Betfred stores on the UK High Street looms if the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, decides to increase taxes on gambling firms, warned Fred Done, the company’s co-founder and chairman in an interview with the BBC. Done emphasized that such a move could put 7,500 jobs at risk and cited tax… Continue reading Betfred says all its shops may close if Reeves hikes gambling tax

A speeding driver, Albert Jarosz, 28, was sentenced to four years and six months in jail at Luton Crown Court for causing the death of 25-year-old Rodrigo-Vasile Cosma on a pedestrian crossing in Bedford town center. The victim’s father, Viorel Cosma, expressed his devastation over losing his son due to the driver’s “two seconds of… Continue reading Grieving dad makes plea after Bedford killer driver jailed

The repercussions of Prince Andrew’s separation from the royal family are not only altering his own future, but also reverberating through the lives of his loved ones. One notable change is the stripping of his ex-wife’s duchess title, leaving her known simply as Sarah Ferguson. Despite this alteration, their daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, will retain… Continue reading What's next for Sarah Ferguson, Eugenie and Beatrice?

Aston Villa has informed their matchday stewards that they have the option to not work at the club’s upcoming Europa League fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv due to safety concerns. This decision came before the club made the controversial move to ban fans of the Israeli club from attending the game at Villa Park, which… Continue reading Aston Villa stewards told they could miss Maccabi Tel Aviv match

a stack of papers.”>Charlie Northcott/BBC A suitcase preserved by Antony’s father tells the story of his family’s escape from Nazi Germany From Britain, Peter enlisted in the British Army and fought in the Normandy landings. He married a local woman, and they had a child – Antony. Peter became a doctor, and the family settled… Continue reading How an old suitcase revealed a hidden family fortune, lost under Nazi rule

Spencer Ward, who was also waiting to pick up his children, says the longer half-term is a positive change for his family. “It’s been good. It’s been a nice little break to spend a bit more time,” he says. “I look at it and say it’s probably good… from a mental health perspective as well…… Continue reading Are two-week half-terms a blessing or a curse?

on>Sumo wrestlers, also known as Rikishi, during the opening ceremony on day two As the tournament progresses, the competitors will be ranked win-loss records will be kept, and those with the best records will be promoted – either to the next highest division, or even to the next rank up within that division. There is… Continue reading Ritual, wrestling and Reddit: Grand Sumo meets internet fandom in London

Several British newspapers have been highlighting the latest developments in the scandal involving Prince Andrew and his association with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The Daily Mail reported that Andrew allegedly procured private data for a smear campaign against Virginia Giuffre, while The Sunday Telegraph claimed that the prince asked his police bodyguard to investigate his… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Andrew told Met to dig up dirt on Virginia' and 'Virginia's revenge'

Revealing one of the biggest frauds in the UK, 14 people were convicted of being involved in a £28 million scam that defrauded over 3,500 individuals who were desperate to escape their long-held timeshare contracts. The victims, predominantly aged between 60 and 80, suffered financial losses, with some losing up to £80,000. They were coerced… Continue reading How BBC secret filming exposed a £28m timeshare fraud

The recent sighting of the Asian hornet in Northern Ireland has raised concerns about the potential impact this invasive species could have on the local ecosystem. Experts warn that if the nest releases queens, it could lead to a significant increase in the hornet population come spring. With a single Read the full article from… Continue reading Asian hornet: Should I be worried about the first nest in Northern Ireland?