Category: UK News

Angela Constance, Scotland’s justice secretary, is currently facing an investigation to determine if she breached the ministerial code regarding her comments about a grooming gangs expert. The controversy arose after Constance was accused of misrepresenting the views of Professor Alexis Jay concerning public inquiries into child sexual abuse and exploitation, leading to allegations that she… Continue reading Justice secretary's grooming gang comments probed for code breach

Farmers in Northern Ireland have expressed relief following the government’s decision to revise its inheritance tax proposals. The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, highlighted that the farming community “never gave up hope” that the changes would come. The government recently announced an increase in the inheritance tax threshold for agricultural assets from £1… Continue reading NI farming community reacts to inheritance tax plan change

A 61-year-old experienced hillwalker from Peebles, Mary-Jane Parker, considers herself fortunate to be alive after a frightening encounter with cattle in the Scottish Highlands. While attempting to climb three Munros near Newtonmore in August, she was suddenly attacked by a herd of cows. The animals crushed, dragged, and trampled her, leaving her fearing for her… Continue reading Peebles woman crushed by cows near Newtonmore feared for her life

Hundreds of Victorian-era hobnailed boots have mysteriously appeared on the shores of Ogmore By Sea Beach in south Wales, sparking curiosity among local volunteers. These black leather shoes, believed to date back to the 19th century, came to light during a rocky pool cleanup organized by the Beach Academy social enterprise. Emma Lamport, a representative… Continue reading Mystery as hundreds of Victorian shoes wash up on Ogmore beach

Two individuals have been convicted for orchestrating a firearm assault intended to inflict significant damage on the Jewish community in Manchester. Walid Saadaoui, aged 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, harbored strong animosity towards Jewish people and conspired to import guns into the UK as part of a scheme inspired by Isis, as revealed at Preston… Continue reading Men guilty over gun attack plot on Manchester Jewish community

The government has revised its plans to tax inherited farmland, raising the threshold for the tax from £1 million to £2.5 million. This adjustment comes after widespread protests from farmers and concerns expressed by some Labour backbenchers. Originally announced in last year’s Budget, the government intended to introduce a 20% tax on inherited agricultural assets… Continue reading Government waters down farm inheritance tax plan

Police leaders are preparing to propose the elimination of non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) in an upcoming review scheduled for release next month. Lord Herbert, chair of the College of Policing, described a new, more focused approach that targets only the most serious incidents as “sensible,” suggesting that it would better align policing practices with the… Continue reading Non-crime hate incidents should be scrapped, police leaders to recommend

Greta Thunberg was taken into custody during a protest supporting Palestine Action prisoners currently on hunger strike, according to the Prisoners for Palestine advocacy group. The 22-year-old climate activist was arrested in London’s financial district after participating in an early morning demonstration on Fenchurch Street. Footage from the protest shows Thunberg holding a placard stating,… Continue reading Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action placard

Philip Young, a former local councillor, has appeared in court facing serious accusations involving numerous sexual offences committed against his ex-wife over a period spanning 13 years. Now 49 years old, Young is charged with 56 separate offences. These allegations include several counts of rape and the administration of a substance with the intent to… Continue reading Philip Young in court charged with drugging and raping ex-wife

Two teenagers have been convicted of murdering Kamran Rasool Aman, a 38-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in a racially motivated, unprovoked attack. The defendants, aged 17 and 16, denied murder but pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Following deliberations lasting less than seven hours, a jury at Cardiff Crown Court unanimously found them guilty. Sentencing is… Continue reading Kamran Rasool Aman murdered in unprovoked racist attack in Barry