Category: UK News

Banks urged not to 'label' people with poor credit scores

The founder of a community lending charity, Purple Shoots, emphasized that individuals with low credit scores should still have the opportunity to secure loans for starting a business. Karen Davies highlighted how mainstream lenders were overlooking a significant pool of talent by turning away such individuals. Tiffany Bramley, who faced rejection from her bank after… Continue reading Banks urged not to 'label' people with poor credit scores

Skomer Island puffin numbers hit record high despite global fall

On Skomer Island, despite the global decline in puffin populations, a remarkable success story has unfolded. The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (WTSWW) has reported a record number of puffins on the small island off the Pembrokeshire coast. This year, a staggering 43,626 puffins were counted, marking a new high for the island.… Continue reading Skomer Island puffin numbers hit record high despite global fall

King Charles's Canadian speech doesn't mention Donald Trump

The recent visit of King Charles to Canada’s Parliament in Ottawa was met with an enthusiastic standing ovation, as he delivered a speech championing the country’s strength and independence. The emotional response from the crowd reflected the sentiments of the King’s address, which emphasized the importance of Canada remaining “strong and free.” Despite the clear… Continue reading King Charles's Canadian speech doesn't mention Donald Trump

'It went from being an amazing day to traumatising'

A man hailing from Northern Ireland had a terrifying experience at the Liverpool Football Club victory parade when he was hit by a car. Jack Trotter and his girlfriend Abbie Gallagher, who are residents of Newtownards, County Down, were caught in the chaos as the car plowed into fans on Water Street in Liverpool. The… Continue reading 'It went from being an amazing day to traumatising'

Liverpool parade: Driver held on suspicion of attempted murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car crashed into football fans during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade. Merseyside Police reported that the driver, a 53-year-old man from the West Derby area of the city, is also being held for dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs. The incident… Continue reading Liverpool parade: Driver held on suspicion of attempted murder

Mark Gordon assaulted police officers on maternity ward, court hears

The court was informed that Mark Gordon, 50, underwent leg restraints after assaulting two female police officers on a maternity ward following the birth of his first child. Meanwhile, Constance Marten, 38, joined Gordon in denying the manslaughter by gross negligence of their daughter Victoria, who was discovered in a shopping bag in a shed… Continue reading Mark Gordon assaulted police officers on maternity ward, court hears

NI Liverpool fan 'very lucky' to be alive after being hit by car at parade

A man from Northern Ireland narrowly escaped death after being hit by a car at the Liverpool Football Club victory parade event. Jack Trotter, along with his girlfriend Abbie Gallagher, found themselves in a harrowing situation when the car drove into fans on Water Street in Liverpool. The incident took place around 18:00 BST on… Continue reading NI Liverpool fan 'very lucky' to be alive after being hit by car at parade

Adidas says customer data stolen in cyber attack

Adidas, a popular sportswear brand, has announced that it has been the target of a cyber attack resulting in the theft of customers’ personal information. The company revealed that criminals were able to access “certain consumer data,” primarily consisting of contact information from individuals who had interacted with its customer service help desk. Fortunately, passwords,… Continue reading Adidas says customer data stolen in cyber attack

IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending

BBC News business reporter Emma Haslett reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for UK economic growth in 2025 to 1.2%, with expectations for a further increase to 1.4% in 2026. This positive outlook follows a promising start to the year, indicating that an economic recovery is currently in progress. The… Continue reading IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending