Category: UK News

The government has issued a warning to potentially override the body that advises judges in England and Wales amidst a disagreement over how ethnic minority offenders should be sentenced. This dispute arises just days before the implementation of new sentencing guidelines. The Sentencing Council rejected a plea from Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to reconsider the… Continue reading Minister threatens to override sentencing rules in 'two tier' row

The late presenter Paul O’Grady’s husband, Andre Portasio, recently shared a poignant video of O’Grady recorded just 20 minutes before his passing. In the 35-second clip, O’Grady is seen with his two beloved dogs, expressing gratitude to his supporters. O’Grady tragically died at the age of 67 from a sudden cardiac arrhythmia at his home… Continue reading Husband shares 'bittersweet' Paul O'Grady clip filmed 20 minutes before he died

The UK is gearing up for a welcome return of spring warmth as April approaches. With high pressure and south-easterly winds on the horizon, temperatures are expected to rise above 20C (72F) in certain areas, accompanied by dry conditions and plenty of sunshine. Despite the possibility of experiencing the warmest weather of the year thus… Continue reading UK weather: Spring warmth to return as temperatures could hit 22C next week

John Swinney, the First Minister, has expressed his willingness to pay a visit to a primary school that has been subjected to multiple sectarian attacks. St Joseph’s Primary School, located in Busby, East Renfrewshire, was defaced with offensive graffiti and witnessed two incidents of fires in children’s play areas. Authorities have initiated an investigation into… Continue reading Swinney to visit Busby school targeted in 'sectarian' attacks

Teachers in Northern Ireland have once again rejected a 5.5% pay offer for 2024/25, marking the second time they have turned down the proposal from employers. As a result, there is potential for strike action as teachers have previously voted in favor of it. The Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council (NITC), representing the various teaching unions,… Continue reading Teacher pay offer rise of 5.5% rejected by unions

Downing Street is seeing changes in Sir Keir Starmer’s team as his communications chief, Matthew Doyle, has resigned after serving for the past nine months. Doyle, a Labour veteran who previously worked for Tony Blair, initially joined Sir Keir’s team four years ago during the party’s time in opposition. This comes as the second senior… Continue reading PM's spokesman Matthew Doyle quits Downing Street after nine months

King Charles made his first public appearance since a brief hospital visit due to temporary side effects from his cancer treatment. He had to cancel a trip to Birmingham on medical advice after spending some time in the hospital on Thursday. The 76-year-old monarch left his London residence, Clarence House, on Friday morning to spend… Continue reading King Charles seen for first time after short hospital visit

Culture reporter Helen Bushby’s article highlights the BBC’s decision to refrain from placing advertisements on some of its podcasts for UK listeners on platforms like Apple and Spotify. This decision was made in response to objections from major UK media companies such as ITV, Sky, Bauer, Global, and Gary Lineker’s production company Goalhanger, who warned… Continue reading BBC backtracks on having adverts in some podcasts in UK

Economic concerns loom large as UK car manufacturers seek government support amidst fading hopes for a deal with US President Donald Trump regarding impending tariffs. A meeting with industry minister Sarah Jones revealed that some companies believe it’s too late to delay the 25% tariffs on US car imports, leading them to explore support options… Continue reading UK car firms urge help as Trump tariffs loom

During a recent court hearing, it was revealed that a man, identified as Alexander Dighton, has pleaded guilty to attempting to kill a police officer outside a police station in south Wales. The attack was reportedly motivated by anti-government beliefs, with Dighton representing himself in court. Apart from the attempted murder charge, he also faced… Continue reading Talbot Green: Man pleads guilty to police attempted murder