Category: UK News

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is actively considering whether to prohibit or restrict the private prescription of cross-sex hormones to young individuals, as revealed in testimony given to the High Court. Government lawyers have mentioned that an expert panel will deliver a report in July on the utilization of this medication by minors under the age… Continue reading Cross-sex hormones for under 18s could be restricted or banned

The Balfron Tower, a noted brutalist high-rise in east London, has left residents stranded in their homes due to the failure of both lifts in the 26-storey building. Managed by property management company Way of Life, the Grade II listed tower contains 146 flats and maisonettes. The company is currently investigating the situation, as some… Continue reading 'Lives at stake' in Balfron Tower with broken lifts

Irish language hip-hop artist Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who is a member of the group Kneecap, has been charged with a terror offense for allegedly displaying a flag in support of the proscribed organization Hezbollah during a performance in London. The incident occurred on November 21, 2024, at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town. Mr.… Continue reading Kneecap member charged with terror offence

A ransomware attack on the education network of West Lothian Council has led to the theft of “personal or sensitive” data by cyber criminals, according to the local authority. The stolen data, which includes some personal information, pertains mostly to operational issues like lesson planning. However, officials have raised concerns that confidential pupil records, financial… Continue reading Sensitive data stolen in West Lothian cyber attack

The UK is gearing up for a wet and windy bank holiday weekend, with a slim chance of a small tornado on Wednesday. The Met Office has not issued any warnings, but the country can expect scattered heavy downpours and thunderstorms affecting parts of the Midlands and southern England. The unsettled weather will continue into… Continue reading UK Weather: Very low chance of tornado as rain expected over weekend

A tragic incident occurred at Aberavon beach, Neath Port Talbot, on 19 June 2023, resulting in the death of 15-year-old David Ejimofor. The coroner, Ed Ramsay, revealed that having a lifeguard on duty at the beach could have potentially prevented the teenager from jumping into the sea and drowning while celebrating the end of their… Continue reading Aberavon pier jump: Lifeguard could have deterred teen, inquest says

The inquest into the death of Jay Slater took a surprising turn as his mother urged for key witnesses to be located before continuing the proceedings. Mr. Slater, a resident of Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, disappeared on 17 June 2024 after attending a music festival in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife. Several friends and other important… Continue reading Jay Slater inquest: Mum pleads for witnesses to attend his inquest

Mark Gordon’s retrial at the Old Bailey took a dramatic turn with his emotional testimony blaming the police manhunt for the tragic death of his newborn daughter, Victoria. The 50-year-old defendant, along with his partner Constance Marten, vehemently deny charges of manslaughter by gross negligence and causing or allowing the death of a child. The… Continue reading Mark Gordon blames baby's death on police manhunt, court hears

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is facing charges of harassment causing fear of violence against two men in August of last year, as confirmed by the Crown Prosecution Service. The CPS spokesperson stated that they have given the Metropolitan Police permission to prosecute Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, aged 42, for the alleged… Continue reading Tommy Robinson charged with harassment causing fear of violence

In April, despite the sunny weather, the month was characterized as “awful” for various economic reasons. Energy bills saw an increase, alongside the largest surge in water bills in over 35 years. Additionally, the prices of food, services, and airfares continued to rise, resulting in the highest inflation in a year, standing at 3.5% in… Continue reading Inflation surprise suggests outlook could be gloomier than we thought