Category: UK News

Political discussions between the United States and the United Kingdom regarding digital services continue to progress, as stated by the prime minister in recent reports. The UK’s Digital Services Tax (DST), which generates around £800m annually from US tech companies through a 2% levy, has been a focal point in talks between the two nations.… Continue reading Talks with US over digital services continue, says PM

The head of the Bank of England has emphasized the need for the UK to repair its trade ties with the European Union following the recent agreement with the United States. Andrew Bailey highlighted the importance of enhancing long-term trade relationships and reiterated the significance of addressing the impact of Brexit on UK-EU trade. Bailey,… Continue reading Bank of England boss: UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU

A tragic incident occurred near East Lothian as a small plane crashed, resulting in the death of the pilot. The emergency response team, including an air ambulance, rushed to the scene near East Fortune around 4:55 pm. Unfortunately, the 40-year-old pilot did not survive, while his 42-year-old male passenger is currently in critical condition at… Continue reading Pilot dies in light aircraft crash near East Fortune airfield

Found guilty of the destructive act, two men were convicted at Newcastle Crown Court for the felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, a landmark adored by many and known worldwide. Daniel Michael Graham, hailing from Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, a resident of Wigton in Cumbria, were found to be responsible for the “mindless thuggery”… Continue reading Sycamore Gap pair guilty of chopping down tree in Northumberland

Police in Glasgow have taken six men into custody following early-morning raids linked to an ongoing gang feud. The arrests were made by officers from the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit, in conjunction with firearms officers, at six properties across Glasgow. Some of the locations where the raids took place include Barlanark, Maryhill, Hamiltonhill,… Continue reading Police arrest six men in Glasgow-Edinburgh gangland feud dawn raids

A stabbing incident that occurred in a city center bank has led to murder charges being brought against a man, with a trial set for the New Year. Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, 47, of Western Road, Derby, was accused of murdering Gurvinder Johal, 37, who was stabbed inside Lloyds on St Peter’s Street in the afternoon… Continue reading Gurvinder Johal death: Trial date set for man accused of bank murder

Social media is having a significant impact on young people, particularly girls in secondary school. According to a survey conducted by Public Health Wales (PHW) and Cardiff University, twice as many girls aged between 13 and 15 reported problems related to social media use compared to boys of the same age. This survey is part… Continue reading Social media: Teenage girls report more problematic use than boys

A young man from County Armagh, Max Hollingsbee, has been given a five-year and two-month prison sentence for various online sexual crimes involving teenage girls. The sentencing occurred on Friday, with Hollingsbee being charged with offenses aimed at 14 girls and young women. This criminal behavior falls under the category of online catfishing, where individuals… Continue reading 'Catfish' offender Max Hollingsbee sentenced for offences against girls

An individual with expertise in art, who has previously contributed to the BBC show Bargain Hunt, has confessed to not reporting several significant art sales to a man suspected of funding the banned organization Hezbollah. Oghenochuko Ojiri, aged 53, has admitted to eight charges under the Terrorism Act 2000 for neglecting to disclose crucial information… Continue reading Oghenochuko Ojiri: Bargain Hunt expert admits failing to report sales to 'Hezbollah financier'

The regulations currently in place regarding playing attire for camogie stipulate that it must consist of a skirt, skort (a pair of shorts with an overlapping fabric panel that resembles a skirt), or a divided skirt. In contrast, women’s gaelic football allows for shorts to be worn. Camogie is overseen by the Camogie Association of… Continue reading Gaelic Games: Enforced skort rule in Camogie 'screams sexism'