Category: UK News

Labour Party MP Diane Abbott has been suspended pending an investigation into remarks she made regarding racism, according to the BBC. As a result of this action, Abbott will now sit as an independent MP after losing the party whip. Labour has chosen not to provide any comments on the matter while the investigation is… Continue reading Diane Abbott suspended by Labour Party after racism comments

In a tragic incident, a toddler named Ethan Ives Griffiths, aged two, was brutally murdered by his own grandparents, Michael Ives, 47, and Kerry Ives, 46, at their residence in Garden City, Flintshire, during August 2021. The devastation caused by this horrific act left Ethan’s father, Will Griffiths, shattered as he had to witness his… Continue reading Ethan Ives Griffiths' murderers are 'evilest people on Earth', dad says

A homeowner in Aberdeen, Scotland, has been facing a challenging situation where she discovered hundreds of bats residing in her house, leaving her with no option to remove them. Anne-Marie Murchie, the homeowner, expressed her distress over living with more than 500 protected bats inhabiting the walls and roof of her residence. Initially hearing flapping… Continue reading Aberdeen woman discovers hundreds of bats living in her home

Reporting from Somerset, Tess de la Mare & Emma Grimshaw cover a tragic incident that occurred when a coach carrying students from Minehead Middle School flipped over after an end-of-term trip, resulting in the death of a child and serious injuries to two others. Avon and Somerset Police responded by declaring a major incident following… Continue reading Child dies and 21 injured as Minehead school coach overturns

The Metropolitan Police in London is undergoing plans to shut down half of its front desks at police stations as a cost-cutting measure, as reported by the BBC. The proposed closure would decrease the total number of front desks in London from 37 to 19, breaking a previous commitment to have a staffed counter available… Continue reading Met Police to close half its front counters following budget

A significant data breach has compromised the identities of over 100 British officials, including members of special forces and MI6, putting thousands of Afghans at risk of reprisals. This information, which includes detailed case notes containing secret personal data, was revealed after a High Court judge partially lifted an injunction on Thursday that had kept… Continue reading Afghan data leak: SAS and UK spies named in Afghan data breach

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has engaged in productive discussions with resident doctors to prevent planned strike action over pay disputes. The doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, had initially announced a five-day strike starting on July 25th. The British Medical Association (BMA) representatives stated that talks have included exploring innovative solutions and keeping all options… Continue reading Doctors strikes: BMA and Streeting talks 'constructive'

The UK government has revealed plans to decrease the voting age to 16 before the upcoming general election. Advocates of this move believe that it will enhance participation in democracy and empower young individuals to have a voice in shaping their own futures. However, critics argue that this decision could potentially benefit certain political parties,… Continue reading Which parties could benefit from lower voting age?

BBC Scotland News reporters Steven McKenzie and Eilidh Davies have reported that the recent wildfires that ravaged moorland at Carrbridge and Dava in the Highlands are considered the largest ever seen in Scotland by landowners. Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) estimates that the fires, which occurred in late June and early July, affected a total… Continue reading Highland wildfires were 'biggest in Scotland's history'

BBC News NI political reporter Brendan Hughes reported that the voting age for future Stormont and council elections in Northern Ireland will be lowered to include people aged 16 and 17. However, the implementation of this change is not expected to occur in time for the next scheduled Northern Ireland Assembly election in 2027, according… Continue reading Voting age: 16 and 17-year-olds to be able to vote in future Stormont elections