Category: UK News

The recent revelation of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal has sent shockwaves through the community, with the first report from the official inquiry shedding light on the devastating impact it had on those wrongly accused and prosecuted for criminal offenses. According to Sir Wyn Williams’ report, at least 59 individuals contemplated suicide at various… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Horizon scandal's 'tragic toll' and 'sacked Gregg'

A number of Instagram users have come forward with their stories of experiencing unimaginable stress after being wrongfully accused of violating the platform’s rules on child sexual exploitation. These individuals reported having their accounts permanently disabled by parent company Meta, only to have them reinstated once their cases were brought to the attention of the… Continue reading Instagram wrongly says some users breached child sex abuse rules

Sir Robert Chote, the chairman of the UK Statistics Authority, has stepped down from his position overseeing the Office for National Statistics (ONS), following a critical government review earlier this year. The Bank of England had also raised concerns about the reliability of ONS job market data, which influences decisions on interest rates. Cabinet Office… Continue reading Stats boss quits as minister says new leadership needed

haviour without sufficient regard for the context in which it was said, or the recipient,” he said. Wallace also mentioned the ongoing Banijay inquiry in his post and said he was supportive of it. In response to the latest allegations, a spokesperson for Gregg Wallace said: “It is important that any allegations are reported to… Continue reading Gregg Wallace: MasterChef host sacked as 50 more people make claims

In a bid to reduce the overwhelming backlog of cases in the criminal courts, recommendations have been put forward by former senior judge Sir Brian Leveson, suggesting that thousands of cases typically heard by juries should instead be decided by judges alone. With nearly 77,000 cases awaiting trial in the Crown Court in England and… Continue reading Jury-free trials recommended to save courts from 'collapse'

Gemma Collins, a TV personality, recently found herself in hot water after posting an Instagram advertisement for a weight-loss drug and app that has since been banned. The post in question stated, “I’m starting this year two sizes down, thanks to Yazen’s weight loss app and medication”, a direct violation of regulations against advertising prescription-only… Continue reading Gemma Collins' weight-loss drug Instagram post banned

Parents in Monmouthshire, south Wales, have been urged to refrain from giving their children smartphones until they reach the age of 14. The decision to implement this policy stems from concerns about children spending excessive amounts of time on their devices, with reports of some staying online as late as two, three, or even four… Continue reading Mobile phones: Children under-14 advised against smartphones

iv> Prince William delivers speech on blue economy in Monaco The Duke of Cambridge spoke about the importance of protecting the oceans at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum. 6 Jun 2025 Europe Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Irish hip-hop group Kneecap made headlines in Glasgow by calling out First Minister John Swinney during a performance, following a wave of controversy surrounding their public statements and concerns about safety from the police. Originally set to headline the King Tut’s stage at TRNSMT, the band was removed from the lineup after a video surfaced… Continue reading 'They can't stop us' – Kneecap hit out at John Swinney at Glasgow show

new plan – attack the same industrial estate, this time with the help of a disgruntled ex-serviceman. Kirill Yakulev was a former soldier from the Soviet Union who was employed by Mitie Security to work in a control room on site during the night. He drove there on the night of 22 March, parked his… Continue reading Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia's mercenary group Wagner