Category: UK News

A disruption caused by a police incident on the M1 in Hertfordshire has impacted morning commuters as the M25 was also closed as a result. Hertfordshire Police took the decision to shut down the M1 northbound, between junctions 6 and 6A, at around 05:15 BST. Subsequently, the M25 around junction 21A was also closed to… Continue reading Hertfordshire Police incident causes M1 and M25 delays

-1/grey-placeholder.png”>Getty Images Medical student Alfa Muhamadu is travelling across Europe to see the Gallagher brothers perform Medical student Alfa Muhamadu flew in from Nigeria via Zapara and Paris to see Oasis in Cardiff, as part of his European tour which will also take him across the US and Canada. “The ongoing war in Nigeria certainly… Continue reading Cardiff gets Oasis fever as tour starts at Principality Stadium

The committee of MSPs has highlighted the urgent need for investment at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow to enhance its competitiveness and ensure its survival. Concerns have been raised about the lack of future work beyond the ferry MV Glen Rosa, which is slated for delivery next year. Despite its long-standing reputation, leadership… Continue reading Ferguson Marine shipyard needs urgent investment to survive, MSPs warn

Political allies can come from unexpected places, as UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has demonstrated in his relationship with US President Donald Trump. Starmer shared that the bond between them is rooted in shared family values, despite their differing political backgrounds. This connection proved instrumental in securing a crucial US tariff deal, highlighting the… Continue reading I understand what Donald Trump cares about, says Keir Starmer

A cutting-edge British fighter jet has been stranded at an airport in India for almost three weeks, sparking curiosity and prompting questions about how such a modern aircraft could end up stuck in a foreign country. The F-35B landed at Thiruvananthapuram airport in the southern state of Kerala on 14 June after encountering bad weather… Continue reading F-35B: The curious case of the Royal Navy jet stuck in India

Black Sabbath guitarist Toni Iommi is gearing up for a monumental farewell gig in Birmingham, the band’s hometown, describing the upcoming performance as a departure from their usual shows. It will mark the first time in two decades that the original line-up of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward will share the… Continue reading Black Sabbath's Iommi admits nerves ahead of farewell show

Shannen Headley from BBC News in West Midlands and Phil Mackie from BBC Midlands Today report that the streets of Birmingham have become littered with unsightly rubbish piles, causing concern for residents like student Theo Charlton. The 21-year-old describes the situation as “apocalyptic” with the stench of rotting waste permeating the air. Despite six months… Continue reading No end in sight for Birmingham bin strike after six months

tered-down welfare bill. The paper says the “cut­ting edge —decisions she makes on spending cuts will affect markets on  both sides of the Atlantic”. “> Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey reported on the public’s excitement over the opportunity to contribute to the redesign of future banknotes. The Bank of England’s call for suggestions has sparked a wave of creativity, with over 2,000 responses flooding in just a day after the announcement. While Dudley the British Bulldog might not make… Continue reading Your new banknote ideas – from British Bulldogs to Fawlty Towers

A recent report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has highlighted the lack of knowledge within the Home Office regarding the whereabouts of foreign workers once their visas expire. The committee, tasked with scrutinizing government spending, pointed out that the Home Office has not conducted any analysis of exit checks since the introduction of the… Continue reading Home Office unaware if foreign workers leave UK after visas end, MPs say