Category: UK News

After a prolonged absence, golden eagles are beginning to make their way back into England from the south of Scotland, raising hopes of potential nesting. Among those recently crossing the border was a young male named Talla. Ian Glendinning, a wildlife enthusiast, was surprised to spot the UK’s second-largest bird of prey in his home… Continue reading Golden eagles flying back to northern England

The recent news has been dominated by a staggering revelation involving Thames Water and a significant financial penalty. Metro reports that the water company has been hit with a record-breaking fine for multiple sewage spills, resulting in a loss of £123m. The incident has been described as money going “down the drain”, highlighting the severity… Continue reading '£123m down the drain' and 'Better than a slap'

A significant change is underway to streamline the process of installing heat pumps, making it more accessible for millions of homes in England. The government has lifted a key planning restriction that previously required heat pumps to be one meter away from a neighbor’s property. This move is part of the government’s Warm Homes Plan,… Continue reading Planning change makes heat pump installations easier for homes

m has become the de facto opposition,” said one senior Conservative party member. “And that’s because of a conscious choice Badenoch and her team made.” Badenoch’s defenders argue that she is steering the party in a new direction, away from traditional party politics and towards a more impactful form of governance. “She’s like no other… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch's missteps are a 'total disaster' say Tory insiders

A leaked inspection report has revealed an “apparent power battle” among senior doctors in the cardiac surgery unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Following long-standing concerns about the unit’s culture, an independent review was conducted last year. UTV previously reported that behavioral issues were posing a significant risk to patient safety based on the review.… Continue reading Royal Victoria Belfast: Heart surgeons threw instruments and bullied nurses – report

BBC News correspondent Jonathan Beale reports that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to allocate more than £1bn towards advancing technology to enhance decision-making capabilities on the battlefield. This funding is a direct outcome of the government’s anticipated strategic defence review, slated for full disclosure on Monday. The government has pledged to elevate defence… Continue reading More than £1bn earmarked for battlefield tech

Nurses in Wales are feeling the pinch as their pay remains stagnant and falls behind that of other public sector workers, a union has reported. Despite being offered a 3.6% pay increase for the current financial year, nurses are dissatisfied with the offer compared to other NHS staff such as doctors and dentists. The Royal… Continue reading Nurse pay 'lagging behind' rest of public sector in Wales

Ewan Somerville & Euan O’Byrne Mulligan reported that prosecutors have officially listed the 21 charges that Andrew and Tristan Tate will face upon their return to the UK. The charges include rape, actual bodily harm, and human trafficking. The Crown Prosecution Service disclosed that they authorized the charges against the brothers in 2024, preceding an… Continue reading Andrew and Tristan Tate to face 21 charges in UK, prosecutors say

Temperatures are expected to increase in England and eastern Wales in the upcoming days, with some areas predicted to reach 26C on Saturday. This shift in weather follows a period of more unsettled conditions, marked by the return of rain. The recent spring has been identified as the sunniest on record, setting the stage for… Continue reading UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast as temperatures to hit 26C

Irish rap group Kneecap has made the decision to withdraw from the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow due to concerns raised by the police regarding safety. Police Scotland stated last week that allowing the trio to perform at Glasgow Green on 11 July would necessitate “a significant policing operation.” This move comes after a member… Continue reading Kneecap pull out of TRNSMT music festival over police concerns