Category: UK News

Mark Robson, known for his distinctive voice in rugby commentary, had been hiding a dark secret while living a seemingly dreamy life covering the sport he loved. The abuse he suffered at Bangor Grammar School by the notorious paedophile Lindsay Brown was a distressing reality he kept hidden for years. Brown, the vice principal, faced… Continue reading Lindsay Brown: Rugby commentator Mark Robson kept Bangor Grammar School abuse secret

In a bid to combat pollution around schools, campaigners are calling on the Welsh government to establish more ambitious targets for improving air quality. Recent research conducted by Friends of the Earth Cymru indicates that over 200 schools in Wales could be located in areas where air pollution levels exceed World Health Organization guidelines. Although… Continue reading Welsh government urged to improve air quality

BBC Scotland’s environment correspondent, Kevin Keane, reports on concerns within Scotland’s meat industry regarding the increasing import of goods from countries that have recently signed trade deals with the UK. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) highlights the potential risk these imports pose to the stability of the Scottish food sector. While farming unions see new trade… Continue reading Scottish farmers worried over imported trade deal meat

In a bid to assist more households in Britain this winter, the government is adjusting the eligibility criteria for the Warm Home Discount, allowing double the number of households to receive a £150 reduction on their energy bills. Under the new rules, anyone receiving means-tested benefits will automatically qualify for the discount, regardless of the… Continue reading Warm Homes Discount: Millions on benefits to get £150 off bills

A murder investigation is currently underway in north London regarding the death of a woman who was found stabbed in her home. Jennifer Abbott, also known as Sarah Steinberg, was discovered by her niece and neighbors in Mornington Place, Camden on June 13. Reports indicated that she had been restrained with tape across her mouth.… Continue reading Woman murdered in Camden home 'for her diamond encrusted Rolex'

Aaron Thomas Curragh, a resident of Belfast, has been sentenced to 31 months in prison for sending threatening online messages to Northern Ireland’s deputy first minister and vandalizing the office of a party colleague. Emma Little-Pengelly of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) was left so fearful by the posts on Twitter that she contemplated relocating… Continue reading Emma Little-Pengelly: Man jailed for threatening posts to DUP politicians

In a move to overhaul the benefits system, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall expressed her strong belief in the government’s welfare cuts, despite facing expected opposition from backbench MPs. The draft law to bring about changes to Pip disability benefits and the sickness-related element of universal credit has been unveiled by Kendall. Official assessments… Continue reading Liz Kendall 'firm in convictions' ahead of welfare vote

BBC business reporter Tom Espiner reported that the government has announced a cautious and targeted phase-out plan for Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters, which are set to be switched off. This decision comes after concerns that hundreds of thousands of households could be left without hot water and heating. The initial switch-off will be on… Continue reading RTS meter switch-off is pushed back

The Notting Hill Carnival is facing an uncertain future if urgent funding is not provided by the government, according to a letter leaked to the BBC from its organisers. Ian Comfort, the Carnival chair, reached out to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to request essential funding to ensure the future and public safety of the iconic… Continue reading Future of Notting Hill Carnival 'in jeopardy'

An appeal by a Labour peer to introduce cats for pest control in the Houses of Parliament has been denied, despite Larry the cat’s successful tenure as 10 Downing Street’s chief mouser. While mice continue to plague the Grade I listed landmark, there are no immediate plans to bring in furry friends to combat the… Continue reading Cats ruled out as Parliamentary pest controllers