Category: UK News

The warm and sunny weather that has graced the UK is expected to fade away as the weekend approaches. Temperatures have been significantly higher than the April average this week, with Scotland and Northern Ireland experiencing the warmest day of the year so far. Wales also recorded its joint highest temperature of the year. This… Continue reading UK Weather: Warmth to fade as showers replace sunshine in weekend forecast

The Guardian’s front page headline announcing the recall of Parliament to rescue British Steel sets the tone for the unusual Saturday sitting in Westminster. The paper touches on the economic ripples caused by Donald Trump’s tariffs and the news of cricketer Jimmy Anderson’s impending knighthood in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list. The various stories dominating… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Parliament recalled' and 'Royals tried to trap me' says Harry

Recent wildfires in the Mourne Mountains have had devastating effects on the local wildlife, with butterflies, birds, insects, and lizards being among the many species negatively impacted by these fires. The National Trust’s lead ranger, James Fisher, expressed concerns that some species may never return after the damage caused by the blazes. The fires, which… Continue reading Mourne Mountains wildfires could push away some species, say conservationists

A terrifying event unfolded for a couple who witnessed a wildfire rapidly descending down a mountainside towards their residence in Wales. The couple, Alison and Ian Jones, expressed concern about the escalating threat posed by such wildfires, especially in the face of climate change. Ian Jones pointed to recent devastating fires in Los Angeles and… Continue reading Wildfire home scare has owners worried about future

The proposed 2.8% pay rise by the government has been met with widespread rejection from teachers in England. The National Education Union (NEU), the largest teaching union in England, conducted an informal ballot where 93.7% of its members rejected the offer, indicating a significant discontent among teachers. Additionally, 83.4% of the participants expressed their willingness… Continue reading Teachers in England say they would strike over pay

In a creative approach to tackling illegal gambling on Westminster Bridge, two Metropolitan Police officers took on the personas of Batman and Robin. Insp Darren Watson, playing the role of Batman, along with PC Osman as his sidekick, embarked on what was described as a “superhero mission” on 15 February. This unconventional tactic was employed… Continue reading Batman and Robin costumed police make Westminster Bridge arrests

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The government owes hundreds of thousands of pounds to businesses that employ disabled individuals, leading to fears of potential staff layoffs. The Access to Work scheme allows companies and employees to apply for grants to support disabled workers in the workplace. However, businesses are experiencing backlogs and significant payment delays, leaving them financially strained. One… Continue reading Jobs fears as Access to Work disability scheme owes businesses thousands

The escalating gang feud between the east and west in Scotland has prompted a significant response from law enforcement officials. This feud has manifested in a series of deliberate fires in the Glasgow area that may be connected to various blazes and gun incidents in Edinburgh. Police Scotland confirmed that six properties in west Scotland… Continue reading Police ramp up response as Edinburgh gang feud spreads to Glasgow

Waking up to the morning post became a dreaded ordeal for 24-year-old Eathan Cooper as he found himself inundated with fines totaling thousands of pounds due to car cloning. It all started last summer when he received his first penalty for a bus lane violation in Essex while he was away on a trip to… Continue reading Sawtry car cloning victim got fines from across Essex and London