Category: UK News

The news of five Iranian men being arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism in London has raised concerns around the country. While police have not officially confirmed the target of the alleged plot, reports suggest that the Israeli embassy in Kensington was the intended location. The Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism command is leading… Continue reading Israeli embassy in London was suspected terror plot target, BBC understands

A group of nine individuals were recently apprehended after partaking in a disturbing celebration for Adolf Hitler’s birthday at a pub in Oldham. The far-right group known as British Movement North West caused a stir by sharing images online of themselves indulging in a cake adorned with a swastika symbol and brandishing Nazi flags at… Continue reading Nine arrested over 'Hitler birthday party' in Oldham pub

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Political reporter Becky Morton writes that Sir Keir Starmer has faced criticism for the decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners. This move has sparked calls for a policy reversal, with around 45 Labour MPs representing seats in northern England and the Midlands also urging the government to reconsider. The Conservative leader,… Continue reading PMQs: Keir Starmer defends winter fuel cuts in face of calls for U-turn

When Liam Payne passed away last year, he left behind an estate worth more than £24m, including money, property, and possessions, as revealed by official records. The One Direction singer died at the age of 31 in Argentina in October without leaving a will behind. In the absence of a will, the rules state that… Continue reading Liam Payne left £24m fortune without making a will

Daniel Michael Graham, 39, from Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, 32, from Wigton in Cumbria, are currently facing trial after being accused of chopping down the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree. The prosecutors have alleged that the tree was felled in a “moronic mission” in the early hours of 28 September 2023 as a “bit of a… Continue reading Sycamore Gap felling 'bit of a laugh' to accused, says prosecutor

Restaurant owner Gurvinder Singh Johal, a father-of-three, was tragically killed inside a city centre bank in Derby. Known as Danny to his friends, Mr. Johal was at Lloyds bank in St Peter’s Street with the bank holiday earnings from his Hen and Chickens Bar and Grill in Shelton Lock at the time of the incident.… Continue reading Man stabbed to death in Derby bank named

A compensation of nearly £30,000 was granted to an NHS worker who was likened to the iconic Star Wars villain Darth Vader in the workplace. The incident occurred when Lorna Rooke’s colleague conducted a Star Wars-themed personality test on her behalf, leading to the conclusion that she belonged to the Darth Vader category. This caused… Continue reading NHS worker likened to Darth Vader awarded £29,000 at tribunal

Harbour Energy, the UK’s largest oil and gas producer, has announced plans to cut an additional 250 jobs in Aberdeen. The company cited regulatory hurdles and what it described as government measures that were detrimental to its operations as reasons for the job cuts. The UK government expressed sympathy for the affected workers, acknowledging the… Continue reading Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy plans to cut 250 jobs in Aberdeen

A setback has been faced by the government’s plans for clean energy with the decision of the Danish energy company Orsted to scrap a large windfarm project off the coast of East Yorkshire. The Hornsea 4 project, which had the potential to become one of the largest offshore wind farms globally with a capacity of… Continue reading Clean energy mission blow as Hornsea 4 windfarm cancelled