Category: UK News

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has been vocal about the necessity of addressing welfare spending, echoing past sentiments of “There Is No Alternative” from former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher. Reeves defended her stance on last year’s tax-raising budget, attributing the need for cuts to welfare payments to rectify the financial deficit left by the previous Conservative… Continue reading There is an alternative, Labour MPs tell Rachel Reeves

Birmingham City Council has recently obtained a court order to prevent waste vehicles from being blocked at depots. Due to ongoing strike action by refuse workers, the council estimates that over 12,000 tonnes of uncollected waste have accumulated on the streets this week. The disruptions in waste collections are attributed to industrial action undertaken by… Continue reading Birmingham bin strike: Council court order after lorries blocked

A tragic incident occurred at Barry Island Pleasure Park when a 16-year-old boy experienced a medical emergency leading to his death. South Wales Police are currently conducting an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the boy’s passing. The authorities were alerted to the situation on Friday evening at around 17:00 BST. Individuals who were present… Continue reading Barry Island: Police investigate boy's death at pleasure park

Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri reflects on her enduring love for performing live, as the Glasgow band approaches its 40th year in the music industry. Known for hits like Say What You Want and Black Eyed Boy, Texas recently wrapped up an arena tour and is gearing up for a string of dates across Europe. Spiteri… Continue reading Texas star Spiteri 'still living the dream' ahead of Belladrum

In a surprising turn of events, a church-run food bank in Gorleston, Norfolk, received an unusual donation from a cargo vessel that was involved in a recent North Sea collision. Volunteers from St Mary Magdalene Church food bank were offered frozen meat and fish from the Stena Immaculate cargo vessel, currently docked at the Port… Continue reading Stricken Stena Immaculate donates food to Norfolk food banks

Brendan Hughes reported for BBC News NI that major music events scheduled to take place in Belfast this summer, featuring artists like Sam Fender and Fontaines DC, are facing uncertainty due to a disagreement regarding “health and safety arrangements”. The council-owned Boucher Road Playing Fields, where the gigs were planned to be held, previously used… Continue reading Sam Fender and Fontaines DC gigs in doubt over 'safety arrangements'

as an easy and “comfortable” journey, Nick said – sailing for around 10 hours from the Normandy coast across the busiest shipping lanes in the world. As the yacht would approach the marina, a group of migrants would take an inflatable boat filled with fuel, he told us, and meet in the anchorage area, before… Continue reading Yachts an easy way to bring migrants to UK, says ex-smuggler

The NHS has announced plans to open specialist mental health crisis centers across England over the next decade in order to alleviate overcrowding in accident and emergency departments (A&E). Ten hospital trusts have been taking part in pilot programs for new assessment centers designed to assist individuals in the midst of a mental health crisis.… Continue reading Mental health A&E centres to open across England

Renowned royal correspondent, Sean Coughlan, sheds light on the upcoming historic visit by King Charles to Canada amid pressures from President Donald Trump. The significance of this visit is underscored by Jeremy Kinsman, former Canadian high commissioner to the UK, who emphasizes the importance of the King’s support for Canada in the face of potential… Continue reading King's big moment in Canada after Trump row

Scott McTominay has truly made a name for himself at Napoli, becoming a beloved figure among the fans. His exceptional performance throughout the season, marked by scoring crucial goals, culminated in helping Napoli secure the Serie A title. His 12th goal of the season, a spectacular acrobatic volley against Cagliari, set the tone for their… Continue reading Napoli win Serie A: Scott McTominay an icon after Man Utd move