Category: UK News

In a turn of events, a council leader has managed to thwart a second attempt to remove her from her position within the span of two years. Arooj Shah, the leader of a minority administration on Oldham Council representing Labour, was able to secure her position with the help of an independent group that outnumbered… Continue reading Oldham Council leader survives second attempt to oust her

Kneecap, an Irish language hip-hop group, put on a show in central London despite one of their members, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, facing a terror charge. The band surprised fans with a performance at the 100 Club in Oxford Street, where Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, was spotted on Thursday evening. The member was… Continue reading Kneecap holds gig after member charged with terror offence

Political tensions are brewing between Wales’ first minister, Eluned Morgan, and UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer over migration policies. Morgan expressed concerns about the potential damage that Starmer’s proposed migration plans could inflict on Wales. In a meeting scheduled in London, Morgan criticized both the policy itself and the language used by Sir Keir… Continue reading Starmer's migration plans will damage Wales, first minister fears

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused several world leaders of supporting Hamas and hindering Israel’s fight against terrorism. In a recent video, Netanyahu targeted Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Mark Carney, accusing them of wanting Hamas to remain in power. He condemned their stance, stating that they were effectively supporting “mass murderers, rapists,… Continue reading Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu accuses Starmer of siding with Hamas

BBC Business reporter Charlotte Edwards wrote about a recent incident involving Labubu dolls causing chaos among customers and leading to fights. The maker of the popular monster bag charms, Pop Mart, has decided to halt sales in all its 16 stores in the UK until June to address safety concerns. The decision came after Labubu… Continue reading Labubu fan fury after dolls pulled from Pop Mart stores over fights

Olly Murs had to cancel his Glasgow show due to voice issues, causing him to walk off stage only 20 minutes into his set at the 14,000-capacity Ovo Hydro venue. In a video shared on social media after the concert, the 40-year-old singer apologized to fans “from the bottom of my heart” and explained that… Continue reading Olly Murs pulls plug on Glasgow Ovo Hydro show in stage walk-off

Mark Savage, BBC’s Music Correspondent, brings the news that U2 is making a comeback in the music scene after an eight-year hiatus. The band took a pause due to drummer Larry Mullen Jr’s neck surgery, prompting them to hire Dutch musician Bram van den Berg for their last Las Vegas residency. Mullen Jr expressed his… Continue reading U2: 'We want to make the sound of the future'

Prince Charles has expressed his admiration for Sir David Attenborough, describing the well-known nature presenter as a major influence during his formative years. This sentiment was shared during a recent screening, where Prince William also lauded Attenborough for bringing the wonders of the world to audiences who may never have the opportunity to see them… Continue reading Prince William: David Attenborough was 'inspiration' for new show

In the latest headlines, various newspapers are covering the fallout from the prime minister’s deal concerning the Chagos Islands. The Daily Telegraph accuses Sir Keir of misleading the public with questionable accounting practices in the Mauritius deal, estimating that the true cost of the agreement could exceed £30 billion due to inflation and other factors.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Chagos surrender' and 'Shipshape Kate'

Scotland is set to experience a change in weather after a five-week stretch of dry conditions, with heavy rain, hail, and thunder expected over the upcoming weekend. Drivers in Argyll have been cautioned about potential landslides on the A83, prompting the opening of an alternate route as a safety measure. The environmental agency Sepa has… Continue reading Scotland's dry weather to end with rain and landslide warning