Category: UK News

A warning has been issued about the capacity of the environmental oversight body in Wales to carry out its responsibilities effectively. The Senedd committee has highlighted years of under-investment that have strained Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to the point where it lacks the resources to address environmental crimes adequately, potentially leaving Wales susceptible to ecological… Continue reading Natural Resources Wales: Fears watchdog lacks cash to do its job

In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza lasting more than a year and a half, the stance of Britain towards Israel seems to have shifted dramatically. During a session with Members of Parliament, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed strong emotions of anger and concern. Sir Keir emphasized the… Continue reading UK and other allies losing patience with Israel over Gaza war

Alex McIntyre & Alice Cullinane reported from West Midlands that a significant portion of a factory unit located near a city center was destroyed in a fire. The West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) stated that the fire erupted in a three-story building on Rea Street in Digbeth, Birmingham, shortly before 09:00 BST on Tuesday. As… Continue reading Factory unit almost destroyed as fire takes hold in Digbeth

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Zoe Conway & Simon Jack present an urgent plea from Liberty Steel to save its operations in the Rotherham and Sheffield areas from imminent collapse. Facing a court order that could force the closure of its speciality steel business over unpaid debts, putting 1,450 jobs in jeopardy, the company is seeking an adjournment to continue… Continue reading Liberty Steel plants in Rotherham and Sheffield under threat

BBC Scotland News reporters Catherine Lyst and David Cowan have highlighted the plea made by Assistant Chief Constable Tim Mairs urging young individuals to refrain from carrying knives, in the wake of a teenager’s tragic death over the weekend. Sixteen-year-old Kayden Moy, from East Kilbride, lost his life following a significant disturbance at Irvine beach.… Continue reading Police Scotland chief appeals to young people not to carry knives

The decision to halt negotiations on a trade deal with Israel, summon the country’s ambassador, and impose sanctions on West Bank settlers has been made by the UK in response to the military escalation in Gaza, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned the actions as “morally unjustifiable.” This move comes amid concerns of starvation in… Continue reading UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive

A recent court ruling has determined that millions of consumers may be entitled to receive up to £70 each following a decision regarding unfair fees imposed by card provider Mastercard in the past. The ruling stems from a lengthy legal battle initiated by former financial ombudsman, Walter Merricks, dating back nearly ten years. Merricks contended… Continue reading Mastercard: Millions of consumers could get £70 after unfair fees ruling

div> Hostage taker gets 27 years for siege of Israeli synagogue Daniel Khalife was said to have been motivated by a personal grievance against the synagogue’s rabbi. 4 Feb 2025 Middle East Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Authors Nathan Briant and Daisy Stephens reported for BBC News that the tragic drowning of an 11-year-old girl at a water park in Berkshire was ruled as unlawfully killed due to gross health and safety breaches. Kyra Hill, from Croydon, south London, encountered difficulties at Liquid Leisure near Windsor on August 6, 2022. Despite emergency… Continue reading Kyra Hill unlawfully killed at Berkshire water park – coroner