Category: UK News

A Met police officer, Cdr Julian Bennett, has been the center of controversy as it was revealed that he spent a whopping five years on full pay while suspended from duty. The Metropolitan Police expressed their dismay at the extended disciplinary process, stating that the public funds were wasted during this period. Bennett was initially… Continue reading Top Met officer sacked for a second time over drugs test refusal

A man from Britain was apprehended in Chile after authorities alleged to have uncovered £200,000 worth of crystal meth hidden inside his suitcase. Identified as William Eastment from Milbourne Port in Somerset, the individual was on a journey from Mexico to Chile when Chilean officials purportedly discovered over 5kg (11lbs) of methamphetamine in his luggage.… Continue reading British man arrested in Chile after '£200k of crystal meth' found

Yvette Cooper briefed Members of Parliament regarding a potential re-examination of 287 child sexual exploitation cases that had previously been closed by local police departments. These cases have now been passed on to a national police taskforce, which will assess whether reopening them is necessary and explore any new leads that may not have been… Continue reading Police re-examine 287 child sexual exploitation cases

A woman named Marie Green has tragically lost her life in north Belfast, prompting a murder investigation. The 71-year-old was found dead at a property on Shore Road in the early hours of Tuesday. Following the incident, a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody. Det… Continue reading North Belfast: Murder investigation launched after woman's death

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In a heartbreaking turn of events, a mother vows to advocate for other families after a coroner concludes that her disabled daughter tragically took her own life due to the cessation of her benefits. Jodey Whiting, a 42-year-old woman from Stockton, was confined to her home and passed away in February 2017 just days after… Continue reading Benefits death inquest: Jodey Whiting's mum to 'fight for others'

The United Kingdom experienced its warmest and sunniest spring on record, but as meteorological summer begins, the weather has taken a wet, windy, and cool turn. While heavy rain clears away on Tuesday morning, the rest of the week is forecasted to be unsettled with showers and thunderstorms across the country. Temperatures are expected to… Continue reading UK weather: Thunderstorms and heavy rain mark end of record-breaking spring

A young schoolgirl underwent a humiliating strip search at her school by police officers who wrongly suspected her of carrying cannabis. Child Q, a 15-year-old black girl, faced this invasive search while on her period, causing psychological distress that prevented her from testifying at the misconduct hearing for the officers involved. The three Metropolitan Police… Continue reading Child Q violated and demeaned in strip-search, hearing told

Kevin Peachey, Cost of living correspondent, reported that a major study has revealed that lower energy prices have led to a decrease in the amount of money required to sustain a basic standard of living in retirement. Despite this positive development, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has highlighted the need for a higher… Continue reading Lower energy costs make retirement less expensive

Recent cyber attacks have targeted prominent retailers, with fashion brand The North Face and luxury jeweler Cartier both reporting incidents of customer data being stolen. The North Face disclosed that it experienced a “small-scale” attack in April of this year, while Cartier stated that an unauthorized party gained temporary access to its system. Fortunately, both… Continue reading North Face and Cartier hit by cyber attacks