Category: UK News

An announcement from regulator Ofgem is anticipated to set energy prices for millions of households for the upcoming autumn and winter months. Analysts originally anticipated a slight decrease in gas and electricity prices for October to December but now predict a rise of about 1%. This increase will result in another season of high energy… Continue reading Energy prices expected to rise ahead of winter

Scottish ministers pledged £14.2m over two years to the state-owned Ferguson shipyard for new machinery to enhance efficiency and secure new orders. However, procurement orders for major equipment, like a new panel line, were withdrawn in March. The Scottish government emphasized that the funding commitment remains, contingent on meeting due diligence and commercial standards. As… Continue reading Nationalised shipyard still waiting for promised investment

George Freeman, the Conservative MP representing Mid-Norfolk, has been informed that he will not be subjected to a parliamentary standards investigation regarding allegations of lobbying. Back in June, Freeman voluntarily referred himself to the standards commissioner amidst accusations that a company he was affiliated with had assisted him in formulating questions directed at the government.… Continue reading No 'cash for questions' investigation into former minister

A recent crackdown by the Met Police has led to the charging of 67 individuals who were arrested for their alleged support of the proscribed group Palestine Action. Ranging in age from 21 to 83, these individuals were taken into custody in central London on either 5 July or 12 July. Subsequently, hundreds more people… Continue reading 67 people now charged over Palestine Action support, says Met

Sheffield Wednesday witnessed a low turnout at Hillsborough for their Carabao Cup second-round game against Leeds United, with thousands of fans opting to stay away as part of ongoing protests against the club’s ownership. The discontent among Owls supporters towards owner Dejphon Chansiri has been evident since the beginning of the season. Issues such as… Continue reading Sheffield Wednesday fans boycott EFL Cup match against Leeds in ownership protest

The discussion around immigration has been reshaped by Reform in recent months, with the party garnering significant attention during the quieter summer months when opposition parties have a chance to shine. Nigel Farage’s unveiling of Reform UK’s illegal immigration strategy at a press conference in Oxfordshire highlighted not only the boldness of the policy but… Continue reading Has Reform changed the immigration debate?

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The United Kingdom is on track to have its hottest summer on record, according to provisional statistics from the Met Office. The mean temperature for the country currently sits at 16.13C (61.03F), surpassing the previous record from 2018. To prevent breaking the record, temperatures in the remaining days of August would need to be four… Continue reading UK weather: Summer 2025 'almost certainly' the hottest on record

Five Metropolitan Police officers have been taken into custody for their involvement in handling an accusation of sexual assault against a colleague. The officers were apprehended on suspicion of various offenses, including perverting the course of justice, misconduct in public office, and corrupt or improper exercise of police powers, as per Scotland Yard. On the… Continue reading Met Police: Five PCs arrested over handling of sexual assault claim

Poundland has successfully avoided entering administration as its restructuring plan was given the green light just days before it was expected to run out of funds. The discount retailer, with approximately 14,700 employees and 800 stores, faced a cash shortage prompting the urgent need for approval of the deal to prevent collapse. The High Court… Continue reading Poundland rescue deal saves firm from administration