Category: UK News

The UK’s two largest political parties have established their key campaign questions for the upcoming general election. The Labour Party will ask voters if they are better off than they were four years ago. The Conservatives, who have been buoyed by declining inflation and hopes of an interest rate cut, will ask people if they… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Could 'green shoots' of recovery really save Rishi Sunak from calamity?

The announcement by the Princess of Wales that she is undergoing treatment for cancer has prompted an outpouring of support from the public. Catherine, in a video statement released on Friday evening, spoke of her shock at the diagnosis and revealed she has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy. The revelation comes after abdominal surgery she underwent… Continue reading Princess of Wales: Sympathy in Windsor after cancer announcement

In a unique approach to celebrating the spring season, Kew Gardens in southwest London has introduced a new experience called Sounds of Blossom. This immersive experience involves special compositions from the Royal College of Music, which will be played near the garden’s blossom-filled hotspots for visitors to enjoy. The aim of the Sounds of Blossom… Continue reading Watch: The blossoming sounds of Kew Gardens

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III is “so proud of Catherine for her courage” in opening up about her cancer diagnosis. In a short statement, the palace revealed that the King has been diagnosed with cancer himself and is in close contact with his daughter-in-law. The princess, who has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy… Continue reading King Charles hails Kate's courage after cancer news

Edinburgh’s iconic Filmhouse will reopen its doors later in the year, thanks to a £1.5m grant. The independent cinema, in the city’s Lothian Road, was forced to close in October 2022 after its parent company, the Centre for the Moving Image, entered administration. The doors are set to reopen this autumn, following a successful campaign,… Continue reading Edinburgh Filmhouse set to reopen following funding boost

Plaid Cymru member Llinos Medi has suggested that the recent donation scandals involving the Tories and Labour highlight the need to change the rules on political donations. According to Ms. Medi, the public has lost faith in politicians due to their actions. She wishes to see new regulations in place to prevent parties from buying… Continue reading Tighten rules on political donations, say Plaid Cymru

An Egyptian decarbonisation engineer, Amr Madbouly, has become an enthusiastic advocate of Welsh nature and cold water swimming. Despite growing up in Cairo, a city with average air and water temperatures that do not dip below 20C throughout the year, he now regularly plunges into freshwater in Welsh rivers and waterfalls, rising from his bed… Continue reading Cold water swimming: From the desert to Welsh mountains

Celebrity Big Brother has crowned its first champion in six years with the announcement of reality TV star David Potts as the winner. Potts, who gained fame as a holiday rep on ITV2’s Ibiza Weekender, emerged victorious over fellow finalists Louis Walsh, Fern Briton, Nikita Kuzmin, and Colson Smith. The resurrected show had been cancelled… Continue reading Celebrity Big Brother: David Potts crowned winner of ITV show

A recent report discovered that the number of individuals leaving the workforce due to long-term health issues has reached its highest level since the 1990s. The report, conducted by the Resolution Foundation, indicated that the number of adults who were economically inactive because of ill health increased from 2.1 million people in July 2019 to… Continue reading Sick people leaving workforce at record highs

Recently, the world watched as the Princess of Wales made a public statement about her cancer diagnosis, a moment that was both distressing and revealing. For weeks, online rumours and conspiracy theories had been circulating, leading to criticism that Kensington Palace’s PR strategy was failing. In response, Catherine’s emotional video was seen as a reset,… Continue reading What Kate video tells us about royal strategy