Category: UK News

Simon King, BBC’s Lead Weather Presenter, has reported that heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber for southern England, the Midlands, and East of England as the UK experiences its third heatwave of the summer. The UK Health Security Agency announced that these warnings came into effect at noon on Friday and will continue… Continue reading Heat health alerts issued across England as heatwave grips UK

The Orange Order’s grand secretary, Mervyn Gibson, has expressed his support for a controversial bonfire in south Belfast, dismissing concerns over asbestos on the site as “clearly political”. Gibson’s comments came ahead of the traditional Eleventh Night bonfires in Northern Ireland that lead up to the 12th of July commemorations. Worries had been raised about… Continue reading South Belfast bonfire should go ahead, says Orange Order

Irvine Welsh, the renowned author of the cult classic Trainspotting, has recently released a sequel titled Men in Love. While Trainspotting captured the hearts of audiences in the 90s, Welsh’s new novel delves into the lives of the same characters following the events of its predecessor. The book, which was also adapted into a successful… Continue reading Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting, its sequel and modern-day malaise

The recent economic data from the UK has surprised experts, as the economy contracted for the second consecutive month in May. The Office for National Statistics reported a 0.1% decrease in economic output, which was unexpected as analysts had anticipated a slight growth. Chancellor Rachel Reeves expressed her disappointment with the figures, emphasizing the government’s… Continue reading UK GDP: Rachel Reeves disappointed after economy shrinks

Plans to make changes to cash Individual Savings Accounts (Isas) have been put on hold following a strong backlash, the BBC has learned. The chancellor has decided not to proceed with any immediate alterations, as savers currently have the option to put up to £20,000 in tax-free cash savings and investments through Isas to protect… Continue reading Cash Isas: Plans to cut tax-free allowance on hold after backlash

The tragic discovery of a teenage boy’s body in a lake in Birmingham has left authorities and community members devastated. West Midlands Police confirmed that the boy went missing in the water at Sutton Park around 18:00 BST on Thursday. After an extensive search involving police, firefighters, paramedics, and council staff, the teenager’s body was… Continue reading Teenage boy found dead in Sutton Park lake

Reported by Julia Bryson, Tim Dale & Chloe Aslett for BBC News, Yorkshire, millions of people are currently experiencing water use restrictions in the UK due to the first regional hosepipe ban of 2025 being implemented. Despite Yorkshire Water’s claim of reducing leakage by 15% in recent years, frustrated bill payers highlight unchecked leaks as… Continue reading Yorkshire hosepipe ban prompts frustration as leaks continue

Renowned professor and IVF pioneer, Lord Robert Winston, has decided to resign from the British Medical Association (BMA) due to the upcoming strikes by resident doctors. These doctors, formerly referred to as junior doctors, are set to go on a five-day walkout from 25 July to 30 July as part of a dispute over their… Continue reading IVF pioneer Lord Robert Winston quits BMA over doctor strikes

The National Audit Office (NAO) has raised concerns about Britain’s F-35 warplane program, citing delays, infrastructure shortcomings, and personnel deficits as challenges that undermine the country’s warfare capabilities. The NAO pointed out that despite the superiority of the F-35 stealth jet used by the RAF compared to previous UK aircraft, the return on the £11bn… Continue reading Delays and shortages in UK's F-35 fighter jet fleet , watchdog says

The United Kingdom is experiencing an extraordinary year in terms of weather records for 2025. Spring was marked as the warmest and sunniest on record, closely followed by June becoming the warmest month on record for England. As the country faces its third heatwave of the year in mid-July, questions arise about whether this is… Continue reading UK weather: Is this heat 'just summer'?