Category: UK News

UK dry weather 2025: Will there be a drought where I live?

The current dry spell in north-west England and Yorkshire has led the Environment Agency to declare an official state of drought, with other English regions potentially facing similar conditions if the lack of rainfall persists. The situation is not much different in eastern Scotland and parts of Wales, where water companies are reporting low water… Continue reading UK dry weather 2025: Will there be a drought where I live?

Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer guts welfare reform' and 'Buggy useless'

The most recent headlines are filled with political turmoil and social controversy, as the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash over his welfare reform bill. The Financial Times reports that Starmer’s last-minute climbdown to avert a Labour rebellion has left a significant gap in public finances. On the other side of the pond, US… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer guts welfare reform' and 'Buggy useless'

Military aircrew pursuing MoD after cancer diagnoses reaches 180

A recent development has seen at least 180 aircrew members, both current and former, pursuing the Ministry of Defence for compensation after being diagnosed with cancer. These individuals claim that their cancer diagnoses are a result of exposure to toxic fumes while working in helicopters. Among them is RAF flight sergeant Zach Stubbings, who passed… Continue reading Military aircrew pursuing MoD after cancer diagnoses reaches 180

Woodland View ward to close after 'falling short of standards'

Written by: ABC News Reporter A closure of a secured hospital ward for individuals with complex learning disabilities is set to take place within a matter of weeks, creating challenges for families seeking appropriate care for vulnerable patients, according to sources from ABC News. Woodland View Hospital, located in Ayrshire, will be shutting down its… Continue reading Woodland View ward to close after 'falling short of standards'

Former Irish swim coach George Gibney arrested in United States

Former Irish national swimming coach George Gibney has been apprehended in the United States after evading justice for more than three decades. Mr. Gibney faces over 50 historical sexual abuse charges in his home country of Ireland, where he has not set foot since leaving over 30 years ago. The arrest was made in Florida… Continue reading Former Irish swim coach George Gibney arrested in United States

Government wins welfare bill vote after making big concessions to rebels

Kate Whannel and Brian Wheeler, political reporters, covered the recent vote on the government’s benefits bill, which ended with a 75-vote victory after last-minute concessions were offered to Labour rebels. Despite the government already softening their plans by reversing cuts to universal credit and safeguarding current Pip claimants from stricter eligibility rules, concerns remained among… Continue reading Government wins welfare bill vote after making big concessions to rebels

TSB name could disappear from UK High Street in Santander deal

BBC News business reporter Dearbail Jordan reported that the TSB name may vanish from UK High Streets due to its sale to rival Santander by the British bank’s Spanish owner. The deal is valued at £2.65 billion and is subject to approval by Sabadell’s current shareholders. Assuming the transaction proceeds, Santander expressed its intention to… Continue reading TSB name could disappear from UK High Street in Santander deal

Six guilty of attacks including torching prison staff cars in Edinburgh and Lothians

Six individuals have been convicted for their involvement in a string of suspected gang-related assaults, including setting ablaze the vehicles of prison officers outside a prison facility, located in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The group consists of Michael Heeps, John Murray, Lee Ridgway, Dale Bauld, Damien Mullen, and Ryan McGovern, who targeted multiple victims in… Continue reading Six guilty of attacks including torching prison staff cars in Edinburgh and Lothians