Category: UK News

An outage has hit the EE and BT mobile phone networks, leaving thousands of customers unable to make or receive calls. According to the outages tracker Downdetector, over 2,500 EE customers were affected at 1400 BST, with reports of issues on other networks as well. However, Vodafone and Three have confirmed that they are not… Continue reading Thousands unable to make calls as EE and BT networks down

Researchers at Aberystwyth University have put an end to the debate over how the boulders at Stonehenge made their way to the monument. The ancient site, located near Salisbury in south-west England, is known for its large stones sourced from different parts of Great Britain, particularly the smaller bluestone megaliths believed to have come from… Continue reading Humans took boulders from Wales to Stonehenge, study finds

Jeremy Corbyn, former Labour Party leader and current Independent MP, has officially announced the launch of a new political party. Teaming up with Zarah Sultana, who recently left Labour to become an independent, Corbyn stated, “It’s time for a new kind of political party – one that belongs to you.” The duo is urging individuals… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn confirms launch of new political party

Kate Whannel, a political reporter, delves into the pressing issue of the housing crisis and its relationship with the asylum system in the UK. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds expressed the government’s acknowledgment of the public’s frustration at the strain the asylum system puts on housing supply. Specifically, Reynolds highlighted concerns about the Home Office vying… Continue reading Public frustrated by asylum seeker housing, says minister Jonathan Reynolds

After reports of an alleged assault near a pub in Ebbw Vale, a man has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder. The incident took place near The Picture House pub on Market Street, with officers responding to the scene around 11:25 BST, according to Gwent Police. The victim, a 52-year-old man from Ebbw… Continue reading Murder arrest as man dies after alleged Ebbw Vale assault

The Home Office is currently looking into the misuse of payment cards by asylum seekers, specifically for gambling purposes. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request from PoliticsHome revealed that over 6,500 payments were made in gambling settings by asylum seekers in the past year. These payments were made using Aspen cards provided by… Continue reading Probe launched into asylum seeker use of payment cards for gambling

The upcoming arrival of Donald Trump in Scotland has sparked mixed reactions, with Scottish Secretary Ian Murray declaring that he will extend a warm welcome to the US president. Trump is scheduled to embark on a four-day visit to the country, where he plans to visit his golf resorts in Turnberry and Menie. During his… Continue reading Scottish secretary to give Donald Trump 'warm welcome' on visit

A young woman from the United Kingdom is currently facing drug smuggling charges in Georgia and expressed her hopes for the court to understand her perspective during her trial. Bella Culley, 19, from Billingham, Teesside, appeared at Tbilisi City Court where she shared her disbelief at the situation she found herself in. If convicted, she… Continue reading Bella Culley asks court to 'see story through my eyes'

The tragic incident of a suspected triple murder and attempted suicide in County Fermanagh has left the community reeling. Two children, along with their mother, lost their lives in the shooting at their home in Maguiresbridge. Local MP, Pat Cullen, expressed the deep shock and sadness felt by everyone in the community, emphasizing that the… Continue reading Maguiresbridge: Children killed in shooting were fabric of community, says MP

The leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, emphasized the importance of the party offering hope rather than becoming a gathering place for disenchantment. In an interview with the Financial Times, Badenoch acknowledged the challenges posed by Reform UK, which is currently leading in many polls, but stressed the Tories’ role in being problem-solvers. Inspired… Continue reading Badenoch: Tories must 'offer hope' in face of Reform threat