Category: UK News

BBC News NI political correspondent Gareth Gordon reports that the prime minister has emphasized the importance of new proposals for addressing the legacy of the Troubles, ensuring protections for British Army veterans without including paramilitaries. Speaking on the plan developed by the UK and Irish governments, Sir Keir Starmer expressed satisfaction that progress had been… Continue reading Troubles legacy deal won't protect paramilitaries – Keir Starmer

BBC Scotland News political editor Glenn Campbell and BBC News reporter Angus Cochrane reported that Sir Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to leading the Labour Party into the 2026 Holyrood election, despite facing criticism from within the party. This statement followed remarks from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham calling for a “proper plan for the… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer vows to lead Labour into Holyrood election

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced the commencement of a “phased restart” of its operations, with certain parts of its IT system now operational. The company is actively working to clear a backlog of payments to suppliers and has increased its processing capacity for invoicing. Following a cyber-attack in August that forced the shutdown of… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover restarts some IT systems after cyber-attack

A rift is growing within the Labour Party as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces backlash from dozens of Labour MPs over speculation that he may challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Burnham has been vocal in his criticism of the Labour government in various interviews, claiming that he has been urged by Labour… Continue reading Backlash from Labour MPs to Andy Burnham leadership ambitions

A group of hackers has claimed to have obtained personal information of about 8,000 children from the Kido nursery chain, including their photos, names, and addresses. The cyber criminals are using this sensitive data to demand a ransom from the nursery company, which operates 18 sites in and around London, as well as in the… Continue reading Children's names, pictures and addresses stolen in nursery hack

The Prime Minister’s decision on whether he will campaign in Caerphilly ahead of the Senedd by-election next month remains uncertain, as he has not confirmed his plans. Sir Keir Starmer cited his party’s upcoming conference as a potential reason for not attending the constituency. Caerphilly has been held by Labour in both the Senedd and… Continue reading Keir Starmer unsure if he'll campaign in Caerphilly by-election

After breaking her leg during a football match, Brooke Paterson, a 19-year-old player for Linlithgow Rose, was left waiting for five hours for an ambulance. The incident occurred while she was playing against Cumbernauld United in North Lanarkshire. Broke underwent surgery at Forth Valley Hospital following the injury. First Minister John Swinney publicly expressed his… Continue reading Swinney apologises to injured footballer over ambulance wait

A tragic incident occurred in County Down last Monday, resulting in the death of a second man from a two-vehicle crash. The collision involved a silver VW Bora and a grey Toyota Avensis on the Ballydugan Road in Downpatrick on 15 September. The victim, identified as Caoimhin Teggart, aged 28 and hailing from the Kilkeel… Continue reading Downpatrick: Second person dies after Ballydugan Road crash

The driver who transported the Southport killer to the dance class where he killed three children expressed remorse for not contacting the authorities sooner. Gary Poland, the taxi driver, admitted that he only called the police 50 minutes after the attack, as he drove away in a state of panic. During the Southport Inquiry held… Continue reading Southport attack: Taxi driver 'regrets' not helping victims

Debbie Duncan, a resident of Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, found herself at the center of a social media storm when her son, Jay Slater, went missing in Tenerife last summer. In the midst of the frenzy to locate the 19-year-old, online trolls went as far as accusing her of being involved in his disappearance. The impact… Continue reading Jay Slater's mum 'accused of his murder by online trolls'