Category: UK News

A new government policy in the UK will now allow partners and children of Gazan students coming to study in the country to join them, as confirmed by officials. This change represents a shift from the previous policy, which only supported the evacuation of the students themselves. Each application for dependants will be assessed individually,… Continue reading Dependants of Gaza students can come to UK, government says

Cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey reports that nearly 200,000 individuals receiving benefits may have their outstanding debts to energy suppliers erased if they demonstrate an attempt to settle their dues. The accumulation of unpaid bills and charges has surged in recent times due to the high costs of energy, culminating in a staggering £4.4… Continue reading Thousands on benefits could have energy debt cancelled by Ofgem

pened.” In a statement released in September 2022, Lloyd said: “Although I respect the court’s decision, I have consistently maintained that it is not my fault that five people died on the River Cleddau… My innocent participation in the events of that tragic day has led to my life being destroyed.” A report by senior… Continue reading Haverfordwest paddleboard deaths: 'I'll never forgive the woman responsible'

Paramedic Araf Saddiq has spent nearly three decades saving lives, but the threat of violence always looms over him. Saddiq has faced five physical assaults and numerous instances of verbal abuse while on duty, with one particularly traumatizing attack in 2010 that resulted in severe mental health issues and PTSD, leading him to take a… Continue reading The paramedic who wakes up wondering: 'Will I make it home tonight?'

The defence of Soldier F during the six-year case related to the Bloody Sunday murder charges cost the government over £4 million, according to a parliamentary answer provided to Foyle MP Colum Eastwood. The legal fees currently amount to £4.3 million, with a possibility of a slight increase once all final bills are received. Eastwood… Continue reading Government spent more than £4m on defence of Soldier F

The announcement from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) revealed that the UK is providing £2.5m in emergency humanitarian funding to Jamaica in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. This assistance includes relief supplies and the deployment of technical experts to aid in the recovery efforts. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed… Continue reading Hurricane Melissa: UK to provide £2.5m in humanitarian support to Jamaica

Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew’s residence in Windsor, has come under scrutiny as Members of Parliament question the value for money of his lease arrangement. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised concerns about whether the lease on the 30-room Royal Lodge is providing the best value for the money spent. Prince Andrew entered into a… Continue reading MPs raise concerns over Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge lease

A British man has been arrested by Ukrainian authorities on allegations of espionage in favor of Russia. The individual, who remains unnamed, is accused of passing sensitive information to Russian intelligence while working as a military instructor in Ukraine. Authorities in Kyiv revealed that the Briton arrived in the country in January 2024 and conducted… Continue reading British man accused of spying for Russia arrested in Ukraine

Liverpool City Council has issued a statement clarifying that the decision to waive a woman’s parking fine, as showcased in a series of viral TikTok videos, was incorrect and should not be seen as a precedent for future fines being overturned. The council’s response follows TikTok campaigner Zoë Bread’s exposure of discrepancies in on-street parking… Continue reading Council says cancelling Zoë Bread parking fine was a mistake

Sir Tom Jones experienced a journey from the coal mines of Rhondda Valley to the heights of stardom with his hit, It’s Not Unusual, in 1965. Despite his success, Sir Tom never forgot his roots as “the miner’s son from Pontypridd”. His career took off in his mid-20s when he signed a three-record deal with… Continue reading Sir Tom Jones In My Own Words: Dad still down the pit after success