Category: UK News

Bobby Sands’ Statue Unveiled in Belfast Sparks Planning Controversy A statue honoring IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands was recently unveiled in an Irish republican memorial garden in West Belfast, marking 44 years since his death. The Belfast City Council is now investigating the installation, as it was erected without proper planning permission. Sinn Féin representatives,… Continue reading Bobby Sands statue investigated by Belfast council planners

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said his party could offer “real change” to Wales, claiming that the current political system has “failed the people”. Farage, who is also a former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), has been critical of both the Labour and Conservative parties, accusing them of not listening to the… Continue reading Senedd election 'could be seismic for Welsh politics', expert says

Critics slam the new UK-India trade deal, expressing concerns that it may undercut British workers. A key component of the free trade agreement is the extension of an exemption on national insurance contributions (Nics) from one to three years. This arrangement, known as the double contribution convention, allows individuals on short-term visas to avoid making… Continue reading India trade deal could undercut UK business, opposition parties say

Recent trade talks between the UK and India have stirred controversy as newspapers report on a deal worth £5bn. The Daily Telegraph highlights criticism from opposition leader Kemi Badenoch about a ‘two-tier’ tax deal benefiting Indian migrants by exempting them from National Insurance payments. The government’s defense of the deal includes anticipation of a £4.8bn… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Two-tier' deal and 'Labour turmoil' over winter fuel

In the shadows of the night, street sex workers are playing a crucial role in assisting law enforcement and a charitable organization in safeguarding the most vulnerable children in a city. These women serve as the eyes and ears on the streets after dark, providing vital information on child exploitation to Bristol’s Night Light initiative… Continue reading Bristol street sex workers help police to stop child abuse

A survivor of abuse escaped her dangerous partner, only to find herself stuck in an unsecure home due to the negligence of her local council. Referred to as Jane for anonymity, she spent over six months barricading herself into her rented residence every night, as the council failed to address a broken door lock promptly.… Continue reading Lincolnshire council took months to fix abuse victim's door lock

This summer, tens of thousands of GCSE students are set to receive their grades through a new app on their smartphones on results day. A trial of the Education Record app is currently underway with 95,000 students in Manchester and the West Midlands, with plans for a nationwide rollout in the future. The government aims… Continue reading GCSE results day to change for thousands of students with new app

An initial examination of the power failure that resulted in the closure of Heathrow Airport will be made public on Thursday. The airport was compelled to suspend all flights until around 18:00 GMT on 21 March due to an unexpected power loss caused by a fire at a nearby electricity substation. This incident began the… Continue reading Heathrow Airport: Interim report on power outage to be published

The BBC has unveiled its latest plans to expand the world of Call the Midwife with a new film and prequel TV series set against the backdrop of the Second World War. This announcement comes as filming commences for the 15th series of the popular BBC One drama, chronicling the lives of nurse midwives in… Continue reading Call the Midwife film and prequel series announced

BBC News reporter André Rhoden-Paul reported that authorities in the UK made five arrests on Saturday regarding an alleged terror plot. Home Office minister Dan Jarvis disclosed that the suspects, who are Iranian nationals, were apprehended for planning to target a specific location, though he refrained from specifying the exact site. Jarvis emphasized the seriousness… Continue reading Investigations ongoing over alleged terror plot, says minister