Category: UK News

An individual with expertise in art, who has previously contributed to the BBC show Bargain Hunt, has confessed to not reporting several significant art sales to a man suspected of funding the banned organization Hezbollah. Oghenochuko Ojiri, aged 53, has admitted to eight charges under the Terrorism Act 2000 for neglecting to disclose crucial information… Continue reading Oghenochuko Ojiri: Bargain Hunt expert admits failing to report sales to 'Hezbollah financier'

The regulations currently in place regarding playing attire for camogie stipulate that it must consist of a skirt, skort (a pair of shorts with an overlapping fabric panel that resembles a skirt), or a divided skirt. In contrast, women’s gaelic football allows for shorts to be worn. Camogie is overseen by the Camogie Association of… Continue reading Gaelic Games: Enforced skort rule in Camogie 'screams sexism'

Georgina Rannard and the BBC team of Kate Stephens and Tony Jolliffe report that the first samples of Moon rock brought back to Earth in almost 50 years have made their way to the UK on loan from China. These minuscule specks of dust are currently securely stored in a safe at a high-security facility… Continue reading Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China

The unexpected election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, took Archbishop Eamon Martin by surprise. White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel in Rome, indicating the end of the voting process. The new Pope greeted the crowd from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica following his election, prompting Archbishop Martin to pray… Continue reading Pope Leo: NI reaction to 'unexpected' new Pope

Culture reporter Paul Glynn announced a long-awaited event in the world of children’s entertainment. A rediscovered and restored version of the pilot episode of Thomas & Friends, the beloved animated steam train series narrated by Beatles legend Sir Ringo Starr, is set to make its debut after being unseen since 1983. The test episode, titled… Continue reading Rediscovered Thomas & Friends pilot episode to be released

In Somerset, Kieron Goodwin was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of Olivia Wood, his ex-girlfriend, who tried to leave him after enduring months of abuse. Goodwin also faced charges for various sexual offenses committed against three of his previous partners between 2020 and 2024. The victims revealed that Goodwin used manipulative… Continue reading 'He found strong, empathetic women – then destroyed us'

Sir Sadiq Khan is set to unveil plans that will involve considering the development of London’s green belt to address the housing crisis in the city. In a speech in Greenwich, the Mayor of London will argue that the current situation of housing in the capital is unsustainable, leaving many Londoners unable to afford a… Continue reading London mayor aims to build on green belt to fix housing crisis

A new set of restrictions is on the horizon for a fleet of Russian oil tankers, long used as a means to circumvent existing sanctions on oil and gas exports. Downing Street has unveiled plans to take action against approximately 100 vessels that have transported over £18 billion worth of cargo since the beginning of… Continue reading Keir Starmer to announce fresh sanctions on Putin's 'shadow fleet'

In a newly reached agreement between the US and UK, import taxes on a specific number of British cars will be reduced by the US, and some steel and aluminium will be permitted into the country tariff-free. This move offers a sense of relief for key UK industries affected by President Donald Trump’s recent tariff… Continue reading US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

In a headline that spans across newspapers, various media outlets are covering the recent US-UK trade agreement. The Daily Mail focuses on how the deal aims to protect the British car industry from American tariffs. Meanwhile, the Financial Times highlights Keir Starmer’s role in sealing the deal, securing concessions on car and steel exports. However,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: US deal 'made by Brexit' and 'Holy smoke'