Category: UK News

The Union of Farmers (UFU) is advocating for fair compensation for landowners affected by the A5 road project. More than 50 fatalities have occurred on the A5 since 2006, prompting calls for an upgrade to the road. The A5 is a crucial artery connecting Donegal, Londonderry, and Dublin, but the dual carriageway project has faced… Continue reading A5: Fair compensation needed for route landowners – UFU

Jonny Humphries and Lynette Horsburgh reported that the Hotspur building in Manchester, believed to be the city’s oldest mill, was tragically reduced to ruins due to a significant fire. The fire, which occurred on Monday, led to the partial collapse of the historic building located near Manchester Oxford Road railway station. Unfortunately, the incident resulted… Continue reading Hotspur Press left a smoking ruin after huge fire

Liverpool MP Ian Byrne has expressed concerns over a diluted Hillsborough Law that lacks the crucial requirement for public officials to be truthful during major inquiries. Byrne emphasized that this alteration would deviate significantly from the original promise made. The Labour representative has urged Sir Keir Starmer to uphold the “duty of candour” provision, which… Continue reading Weakened Hillsborough Law would not get family support, says MP

BBC Scotland News contributor Rachel Grant reports that after 80 years of ownership, the historic Island of Shuna, along with its ruined castle, working farm, and holiday accommodation business, is being put up for sale with an asking price of £5.5m. Jim Gully, a member of the family who has resided on the 1,000-acre island… Continue reading Family selling 'idyllic' island with ruined castle after 80 years

A significant number of Labour MPs are joining forces to oppose the government’s upcoming changes to the benefits system. Over 100 MPs have endorsed an amendment that would allow them to vote on rejecting the welfare reform bill in its entirety. The main concern among Labour MPs revolves around the proposed cuts to disability and… Continue reading Dozens of Labour MPs back bid to block benefits changes

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Lord Richard Hermer, the attorney general, emphasized the government’s strong commitment to international law under Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Lord Hermer, who serves as the Cabinet’s chief legal adviser, highlighted the government’s focus on leading global efforts in upholding international law. He pointed out that this commitment has… Continue reading International law 'at heart' of Starmer's foreign policy, says attorney general

Eleanor Lawson from BBC Midlands Today reported on a concerning issue affecting UK veterans, including Dave Pettifer, a former Royal Marines commando who served in various challenging environments. Pettifer is among many soldiers who are now taking legal action due to allegedly being provided with defective ear plugs during their service. Despite facing numerous dangers… Continue reading 'Giving soldiers defective ear plugs was a betrayal'

Renowned architect Lord Norman Foster’s design team has emerged victorious in the competition for the national memorial honoring Queen Elizabeth II. Alongside a classic statue of the late Queen, the winning entry will also showcase her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The memorial is set to be built in St James’s Park, a… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth memorial to include Prince Philip

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran is the focal point in The Daily Telegraph’s headlines. The ceasefire is described as “complete and total” by Trump, with implementation beginning at 05:00 BST on Tuesday in gradual increments. Additionally, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised to allocate £40bn towards… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Ceasefire agreed with Iran' and 'war games'

Struggling to secure a job after graduating from Swansea University, Caitlin Morgan was starting to lose hope as she faced rejection after rejection from the numerous job applications she had submitted. Despite her persistence and dedication, it took a staggering 647 applications for Caitlin to finally land a job as a trainee accountant, leaving her… Continue reading Swansea University graduate applied for 646 roles before getting a job