Category: UK News

Waterstones issued an apology following complaints from attendees who described a recent event at its flagship shop as “utter chaos” and dangerously overcrowded. The booklovers gathered at the annual BookFest event voiced concerns about disorganization and potential safety hazards, with some social media users humorously claiming they had “survived” the ordeal while others compared it… Continue reading BookFest: Waterstones sorry after readers criticise event 'overcrowding'

t-wrapper”> Watch: Rachel Reeves on GDP downgrade Labour’s shadow chancellor says Chancellor Rishi Sunak must take responsibility for the “shocking” downgrade. 26 Mar 2025 Politics Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

The head of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Jon Boutcher, has expressed the organization’s dedication to becoming an “anti-racist entity.” This declaration was made during the unveiling of a Race and Ethnicity Action Plan in Belfast. The initiative was launched in response to a surge in race hate crimes, such as the unrest… Continue reading PSNI committed to anti-racism plans, says chief constable

Louisa King, a remaining Brit who volunteered to engage in the struggle against Russia in Ukraine, has tragically lost his life due to a drone strike, as confirmed by his wife, Stephanie Boyce-Williams. Despite lacking any military experience, Alan Robert Williams, aged 35, chose to travel to Ukraine from Moreton in Wirral following the loss… Continue reading British father killed by drone while fighting in Ukraine, wife says

A 22-year-old Iranian man has been apprehended by National Crime Agency officers following suspicions of his involvement in an organized crime group responsible for smuggling individuals into the UK via small boats. The arrest took place at an address in Acocks Green in Birmingham, where the man was taken into custody on charges of conspiring… Continue reading Suspected people smuggler arrested in Birmingham after BBC probe

BBC Scotland News reported that Scottish Secretary Ian Murray criticized City of Edinburgh Council for remarks made about Oasis fans ahead of the band’s Murrayfield shows. Murray referred to comments characterizing fans as “rowdy,” “intoxicated,” and “middle-aged men” who “take up more room” as “classist.” These remarks were made during a safety advisory group meeting… Continue reading Scottish Secretary attacks 'snobby' Edinburgh council over Oasis comments

The recent decision by the Bank of England to cut rates despite higher than target inflation has sparked curiosity as to the reasoning behind this choice. This decision was not taken lightly by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee, leading to an unprecedented second vote. The core reasoning behind the rate cut lies in the future… Continue reading Why has the Bank of England cut interest rates?

A significant amount of valuable gold jewelry, worth around half a million pounds, was reported stolen from a residence in south-east London, according to the Metropolitan Police. The incident, which took place on December 30, 2024, at a property on Bickley Road in Bromley, has prompted authorities to share images of the stolen items in… Continue reading Burglars steal £500k of gold jewellery from Bromley home

Written by: James Williams Cliff Donaldson, who suffered from two strokes in January 2023, settled a disability and age discrimination lawsuit against his former employer for £100,000 after losing his job. Donaldson’s speech and movement were affected by the strokes, leading to reduced working hours and salary. The case was brought against Fraser Partners Ltd… Continue reading Stroke survivor settles job discrimination case for £100k

The cause of a 13-year-old girl’s drowning at a theme park in Florida remains unknown after an inquest failed to determine how it happened. Anna Beaumont, hailing from St Fagans, Cardiff, tragically passed away while snorkelling at Discovery Cove theme park in Orlando back in May of the previous year. This information came to light… Continue reading No answers after Cardiff teenager drowns at Discovery Cove theme park