Category: UK News

Headlines across various newspapers reflect the ongoing discussions of political figures and personal scandals. The Financial Times features a headline stating that US President Donald Trump has shown potential willingness to reduce tariffs on China, hinting at upcoming talks. Despite this, chances of a significant deal emerging from these negotiations seem uncertain, according to experts.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Trump easing China tariffs and Navy chief steps back

Concerns have been raised by the locals in Bangor over the delays in the multi-million pound seafront redevelopment project, stating that it is hindering the potential growth of the city. The plans to revamp the Queen’s Parade area in County Down have been talked about for several years, but it wasn’t until 2019 that the… Continue reading Bangor: Delays to Queen's Parade project 'holding back city's potential'

Lord Mandelson, the UK’s ambassador to the US, praised the recent UK-US trade deal, emphasizing its potential to facilitate further trade opportunities. Since starting his role in February, Lord Mandelson has been integral in negotiating the reduction or removal of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on UK imports like cars, steel, and aluminium.… Continue reading UK-US trade deal 'platform for going further', Mandelson says

Reporting from Newcastle Crown Court, former best friends Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers found themselves at odds as they awaited the verdicts in a case involving the illegal felling of the beloved Sycamore Gap tree. What once was a close friendship had deteriorated, leading to a dramatic courtroom showdown between the two men. The prosecution… Continue reading How Sycamore Gap fellers went from friends to foes

The Ministry of Defence has announced the removal of Adm Sir Ben Key from his position as the head of the Royal Navy due to an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct. The specific nature of the misconduct has not been disclosed, with the MoD stating that further comments would be inappropriate at this time.… Continue reading Navy chief steps back from duties while under investigation

Rachel Stonehouse and Emma Hallett from BBC West Investigations are in Bristol to observe the operations of dedicated teams engaging with street sex workers and disrupting kerb crawlers in an effort to combat night-time exploitation and harm. The focus is on criminalizing the men involved rather than the women. The teams aim to address the… Continue reading Caught red handed: Policing the men buying sex on Bristol's streets

ave also been popular filming locations for Hollywood productions. George Square in Glasgow was used to replicate Philadelphia in Brad Pitt’s World War Z, while the city has also been home to The Batman and Tetris. In recent years, Glasgow has proven to be an attractive location due to its architecture, accessibility, and local incentives… Continue reading From Barbie to Jurassic Park: The Hollywood films made in the UK

Jim Swire, whose daughter Flora died in the Lockerbie bombing Jim Swire, whose daughter Flora died in the attack, says he never gave up on the search for the truth or justice. “We wanted to know why the plane came down and who did it, and this is being covered up by governments,” he says.… Continue reading Lockerbie: TV drama reveals how flaws in victim response influenced how FBI handled 9/11

Ian Lawrence, general secretary of Napo, the leading union for the probation service, has expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the government’s attempts to address the prison crisis. Lawrence emphasized the necessity of “bold investment decisions” to support any changes made to sentencing policies. He raised apprehensions regarding the potential impact of underfunding on the… Continue reading Bold spending needed to halt prison crisis, union says

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to visit Ukraine this weekend alongside other world leaders in an effort to pressure Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in the ongoing war. Joining Sir Keir on the trip are President Emmanuel Macron of France, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz,… Continue reading Keir Starmer to visit Ukraine to call for 30-day ceasefire in war