Category: UK News

The UK bioethanol industry is in a precarious position, facing imminent collapse as the government has opted not to provide a rescue package to support the sector. Vivergo Fuels based in Hull and the Ensus plant in Redcar on Teesside have both issued warnings about potential closure without government intervention, following a deal that allowed… Continue reading UK bioethanol industry faces collapse after government rejects rescue

Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, experienced a substantial increase in sales in the UK last year. According to its full year accounts for 2024, the brand’s sales to UK consumers reached £2bn, leading to a 57% rise in profits compared to the previous year. The company acknowledged potential challenges ahead due to higher inflation and… Continue reading Shein's UK sales rise by a third creating a huge boost to profits

Political reporter Kate Whannel reports that the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has the potential to be a significant step towards peace in the Ukraine conflict, according to Defence Secretary John Healey. He stated that the UK is prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine in order to bolster a… Continue reading Trump-Putin talks may be first step towards peace, says John Healey

A Pakistani man, whose information was mistakenly disclosed by the UK in a significant data breach, has been apprehended in Pakistan for imminent deportation along with several family members, as reported by his son to the BBC. According to documents seen by the BBC, the man was affiliated with Afghan special forces units that collaborated… Continue reading Afghan whose details were in UK data breach at risk from Taliban if deported, son tells BBC

Two aircraft at Manchester Airport collided on the airfield, causing minor damage but no reported injuries. The incident occurred when two EasyJet planes clipped wings during taxiing at around 06:30 BST. Passengers on board both aircraft, which were heading to Paris and Gibraltar, have disembarked following the collision. Flights at the airport resumed after a… Continue reading EasyJet planes clip wings in Manchester Airport collision

A security guard at a hotel housing migrants was allegedly assaulted by a woman after a resident walked into her flat, according to the Metropolitan Police. The incident involved a migrant in his early 20s who has also been arrested on suspicion of assault. On Wednesday, a video started circulating on social media showing a… Continue reading Woman charged with assault after migrant 'walked into flat'

Political leader Nigel Farage of Reform UK recently made a request to the prime minister to give him the authority to select peers to the House of Lords. In a letter addressed to Sir Keir Starmer, Farage expressed his concerns about the lack of representation in the upper chamber for parties with fewer Members of… Continue reading Nigel Farage urges PM to appoint Reform peers to House of Lords

A victim of a prolific sex offender who used catfishing to manipulate and exploit young girls is urging others to speak out about abuse. Immy, not her real name, was targeted by Max Hollingsbee online, who coerced her into providing explicit images. Now 18, she bravely reported him to the police, leading to the discovery… Continue reading Catfishing victim urges young people to 'tell someone about abuse'

As the UK car industry navigates these challenges, there are two potential paths forward that have been discussed. One option is diversifying into new areas, such as electric and autonomous vehicles, to stay competitive in the global market. This would require significant investment in research and development, as well as new skills development for the… Continue reading The UK car industry is at a tipping point – can it be saved?

A Scottish council recently faced criticism from the UK’s information watchdog for altering records related to a bullying incident that occurred weeks prior. The incident involved a teenager at a school in East Dunbartonshire, and the council came under fire for potentially whitewashing the bullying narrative in favor of the school. The council initially claimed… Continue reading Council rapped after school bullying 'whitewash' claim