Category: UK News

The UK’s motoring industry has expressed serious concerns over the sustainability of government incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), despite a notable increase in new car registrations. In 2025, the total number of new cars registered surpassed two million for the first time since the pandemic, with nearly half a million of these vehicles being electric,… Continue reading New car sales hit 2m, but EV discounts can't go on, warns SMMT

A woman overcoming addiction shared her difficult experience of having to go through withdrawal alone in a bed and breakfast, due to the absence of inpatient addiction support in her local health trust. Katrina McGibbon, aged 46 and residing in Lurgan, County Armagh, began struggling with alcohol and drug dependency in her 30s. Her recovery… Continue reading Southern Trust: Woman detoxed alone after failing to access local treatment

Scotland continues to face severe wintry conditions as fresh ice and snow warnings have been issued across the entire country on Tuesday. Hundreds of schools remain closed in northern areas, with Aberdeenshire, Orkney, and Shetland councils confirming closures, while some schools in Aberdeen are expected to open depending on the proximity of staff to their… Continue reading Amber alert for north as snow warning extended across Scotland

Parents of infants born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare and life-limiting condition, have expressed frustration over delayed diagnoses despite having raised early concerns about their children’s symptoms. For example, Dani-Rae Brown experienced muscle weakness starting at just five months old, but her SMA diagnosis only came seven months later. Now reliant on a… Continue reading Our children waited too long for same diagnosis as Jesy Nelson’s twins

Families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing have expressed strong criticism of MI5, accusing the agency of failing them and urging full inclusion in forthcoming legislation aimed at preventing concealment of the truth in public service. In a letter addressed to Sir Keir Starmer, seen by the BBC, these families questioned how many times MI5… Continue reading Manchester Arena bereaved families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has urged her American counterpart, Marco Rubio, to uphold international law amid recent US military involvement in Venezuela. This reminder came during her address to MPs after the United States launched an operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The action has sparked criticism accusing the US… Continue reading Cooper reminds US of international legal obligations in Venezuela

High street retailers Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop are facing administration, putting approximately 2,500 jobs at risk. This development comes during a challenging period for Claire’s, a brand well-known among tweens for its vibrant accessories. The company had been looking for a buyer following the bankruptcy filing by its US parent company last year.… Continue reading Claire's and The Original Factory Shop enter administration

Martin O’Neill has been appointed once again as Celtic’s manager for the remainder of the current season, following the recent departure of Wilfried Nancy. The 73-year-old had previously taken charge for eight matches after Brendan Rodgers left the club in October, achieving seven victories during that period. Although O’Neill stepped aside for Nancy in early… Continue reading O'Neill returns to Celtic for rest of season

A government minister has confirmed that a review will be conducted following the escape of three prisoners from an open prison on New Year’s Day. Alex Davies-Jones MP, a junior minister at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), announced to Parliament that HMP Leyhill, located near Bristol in South Gloucestershire, will undergo scrutiny within the next… Continue reading Review into HMP Leyhill after murderer and two others abscond

An intense Arctic weather front has led to the closure of hundreds of schools in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as widespread snow and icy conditions disrupted travel across road, rail, and air networks on Monday. Yellow weather warnings remain active across much of the UK, with forecasts predicting increased snowfall later in the week.… Continue reading Snow and ice hit UK road and rail travel with schools forced to shut