Category: UK News

Karen Hoggan is a reputed Business Reporter who delves into the intricacies of the financial world. Recently, Thames Water, along with several other water companies, faces potential restrictions on paying bonuses due to regulatory measures set to be implemented soon. Environment Secretary Steve Reed emphasized the need for these new rules to prevent water companies… Continue reading Thames Water bonuses could be blocked by regulator Ofwat

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Cher Maximen at Notting Hill Carnival, in an incident that shocked the community. Shakeil Thibou, 20, from Kensington in west London, received his sentencing at the Old Bailey, where he was told he must serve a minimum of 29 years behind bars.… Continue reading Notting Hill Carnival: Man jailed for murder of Cher Maximen

A tragic incident occurred on the A451 between Kidderminster and Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire, resulting in the death of a three-week-old baby named Harley Thomas Wilkinson. The driver responsible for the crash, Craig Nunn, was found to be drug-driving and reached speeds of 90mph during the collision. As a result, Harley suffered a severe traumatic brain… Continue reading Drug-driver jailed for killing baby in Worcestershire crash

Laurence Fox has refuted allegations of urging individuals to vandalize ultra low emission zone (Ulez) cameras in London. The actor-turned-politician reportedly made statements on X advocating for the removal of cameras and commending anti-Ulez activists known as “Blade Runners”. These messages, shared between 12 September and 4 October 2023, have been deemed as potentially influencing… Continue reading Laurence Fox denies encouraging people to damage Ulez cameras

The ongoing debate in Westminster concerning flags has taken an interesting turn, this time focusing on whether Downing Street should fly the county colors of Middlesex. Despite the fact that Middlesex no longer exists as a county, previous Conservative administrations have raised the flag on 16 May, also known as Middlesex Day, to commemorate the… Continue reading Downing Street should fly Middlesex flag, say Conservatives

The tragic incident at a former RAF base has resulted in the loss of two firefighters and a member of the public. Oxfordshire County Council confirmed the deaths as a result of the large fire that broke out at Bicester Motion on Thursday. In addition to the fatalities, two firefighters also sustained serious injuries and… Continue reading Bicester fire: Firefighters and member of public dead after blaze at old RAF base

The village of Litton in the Yorkshire Dales experienced an earthquake overnight, leaving residents shaken. The British Geological Survey (BGS) reported a 2.5-magnitude quake in the area just after 01:30 BST. The tremor occurred south-west of the village, with a depth of 4km (2.5 miles). This event marks the most recent earthquake in North Yorkshire,… Continue reading Litton in Yorkshire Dales shaken by overnight earthquake

When Jordan Puente was only 13 years old, he faced his first expulsion from school due to his challenging behavior. By the time he turned 14, his anger and aggression had escalated to a point where his mother feared he would eventually end up in prison. Fortunately, a sports coach and mentor named Roddy Slater… Continue reading Toxic masculinity: How sports coaches are helping to tackle issue

King Charles III has seen a significant increase in his personal wealth, bringing him equal to former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List. The annual list of the UK’s 350 richest individuals indicated a decrease in the number of billionaires, marking the most substantial… Continue reading The Sunday Times Rich List 2025: Billionaires fall as King rises

A recent report has revealed that the Scottish government did not adequately oversee the extravagant spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (Wics), the body responsible for regulating Scottish Water. The lack of scrutiny over expenditures at Wics was deemed “simply unacceptable” by the Holyrood’s public audit committee. According to the auditor general’s report,… Continue reading Lack of Scottish government of scrutiny over lavish spending at water regulator