Category: UK News

The negotiations surrounding Birmingham’s ongoing bin strike have hit a standstill, as the council leader has declared that the authority is stepping away from the talks. Since May, conciliation service Acas has been attempting to mediate in the discussions, but leader John Cotton announced that the council has reached its limit in terms of what… Continue reading Birmingham bin strike talks break down as council quits

Two tragic accidents occurred in County Down, resulting in the deaths of two young individuals. The first incident involved a collision between a car and a pedestrian on the West Circular Road in Bangor, where 16-year-old Jaidyn Rice, a resident of Bangor, lost her life after being struck by the vehicle. The second collision took… Continue reading County Down: Two young people die after collisions in Bangor and Portaferry

A woman walking her dog last summer was tragically murdered by a wanted man who had been on the run for two years. Anita Rose, 57, was discovered with severe injuries, comparable to those from high-speed car accidents, on a footpath in Brantham, Suffolk, on July 24. Despite efforts to save her, Ms. Rose succumbed… Continue reading Man found guilty of murder of Anita Rose in Brantham in 2024

Victims of the infected blood scandal are facing prolonged delays in receiving compensation, according to Sir Brian Langstaff, the chair of the public inquiry investigating the disaster. In a scathing report, Sir Brian highlighted “obvious injustices” in the design of the compensation scheme. The scandal, which affected an estimated 30,000 individuals who were infected with… Continue reading Blood scandal victims 'harmed further' by compensation delays

Entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh reported on the controversy surrounding the best-selling non-fiction book “The Salt Path” by English author Raynor Winn, published by Penguin Michael Joseph. The publishing house defended its due diligence process, stating that it had a contract with Winn regarding factual accuracy before releasing the book. This comes after claims made in… Continue reading The Salt Path: Penguin says it did 'all necessary due diligence'

In the wake of the Post Office scandal, victims have come forward to share their thoughts with Sir Keir Starmer following the publication of the first report from the Post Office inquiry. Maria Lockwood, one of the victims, expressed her plea for an end to the cruelty and manipulation that has plagued their lives. “Just… Continue reading Post Office scandal victims' message to Keir Starmer

The arrest of a British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, in Iran has left their son, Joe Bennett, devastated and desperate for their return. The Foremans, who were on a motorcycle trip around the world, were detained in January and charged with espionage, despite the family’s denial of the accusations. Bennett expressed his anguish at… Continue reading Son of couple held in Iran: 'They aren't spies, they're Mum and Dad'

Noor Nanji and Felicity Baker, culture reporters, highlighted a caution given to Gregg Wallace by one of the country’s top barristers, Baroness Helena Kennedy, advising him not to dismiss the women who have spoken out against him. The BBC recently received 50 more claims against the TV personality, which Wallace has refuted. An investigation by… Continue reading Gregg Wallace: TV presenter warned not to 'say women made it up'

BBC Scotland transport correspondent David Henderson reported that the Ferguson Marine shipyard has secured a contract to construct three sections of a Royal Navy warship currently being built on the River Clyde. The shipyard, which is owned by the Scottish government, was recently warned by a committee of MSPs that it needed urgent investment to… Continue reading Ferguson Marine signs deal to build Navy warship sections at Port Glasgow

A significant development has transpired in the housing industry, as Britain’s largest housebuilders have agreed to contribute £100m towards affordable housing in order to evade a potential ruling on alleged violations of competition laws by regulators. This decision comes on the heels of suspicions that these firms may have engaged in the exchange of sensitive… Continue reading UK housebuilders agree to pay £100m to avoid legal decision