Category: UK News

Ahmed Ebid, a UK-based people smuggler, has been sentenced to 25 years in jail for his role in smuggling over 3,800 migrants on fishing boat crossings from North Africa to Italy, with some making their way to Britain. The National Crime Agency (NCA) revealed that Ebid was involved in a £12 million illegal boat crossing… Continue reading Man who helped smuggle more than 3,000 people into Europe jailed

A new suspect has been apprehended in connection with the suspected arson incidents at two locations and a vehicle associated with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, according to the Metropolitan Police. 26-year-old Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, hailing from Romford, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life in relation to… Continue reading Second man charged over fires at home linked to PM

A cyber attack has been reported on a key supplier to major supermarkets in the UK, causing disruption in the supply chain. Peter Green Chilled, a logistics firm that serves Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Aldi, disclosed that it is facing ransom demands from hackers. Clients of the distributor have been provided with updates and workarounds to… Continue reading UK supermarket distributor suffers ransomware attack

A neighborhood in Worcester is dealing with a serious issue involving an overwhelming number of bees causing distress among residents. The bees have been swarming the area, stinging people and making it difficult for homeowners to carry out normal activities. Residents of Corfe Avenue in the Warndon Villages area have expressed their concerns over the… Continue reading Worcester residents plagued by 'a million bees' in their road

Written by: BBC London home affairs correspondent Sonja Jessup Following the tragic death of Cher Maximen at the Notting Hill Carnival, her family has emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of knife crime instead of focusing solely on the event itself. Shakeil Thibou, 20, from Kensington, was sentenced to life imprisonment for her… Continue reading Notting Hill: 'Tackle knife crime but Carnival didn't kill Cher'

A family who fought in court to shield a young girl from her paedophile father have raised concerns about government legislation designed to assist others facing a similar situation. The Victims and Courts Bill features an amendment that would strip parental responsibility from convicted paedophiles, but only if they have perpetrated abuse against their own… Continue reading Family criticises law change on paedophiles' parental rights

The recent actions of Israel in Gaza have prompted strong warnings from the United Kingdom, France, and Canada, who have threatened to take decisive actions if the military operations continue to escalate. Sir Keir Starmer, along with the French and Canadian leaders, urged the Israeli government to halt its military actions and allow crucial humanitarian… Continue reading UK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel over Gaza

A parking fine ordeal shared on TikTok by a user named Zoë Bread has resulted in a victory. Zoë Bread, operating under a loaf-inspired alias, started her campaign after receiving a penalty for parking on Collier Street in Manchester. According to Zoë, unclear signs led her to purchase a ticket from the wrong machine. Manchester… Continue reading Zoe Bread's TikTok campaign forces council to refund parking fines

Negotiating the post-Brexit landscape meant that the government deliberately constrained its options, setting strict boundaries for themselves. This included ruling out a return to the EU’s customs union, single market, and freedom of movement. This decision left many dissatisfied – those loyal to the original Brexit terms saw it as a compromise while critics of… Continue reading Chris Mason: EU deal a reminder of an uneasy relationship

A new world record has been set by a British ultra-endurance athlete, who completed a gruelling 35-day journey running across the length of Australia. William Goodge, 31, began the 3,800km run from Cottesloe Beach in Perth on April 15 and reached Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach on Monday afternoon, with his father accompanying him. Hailing from… Continue reading William Goodge: British man breaks record for fastest run across Australia