Category: UK News

Labour’s Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has stated that if the UK’s economy fails to grow, a Labour government would have to make “almost impossible trade-offs” on tax and spending. Ms Reeves emphasized that the only method to increase cash for public services would be to expand the economy. She made these comments just ahead of… Continue reading 'Impossible trade-offs' if no UK economic growth – Reeves

Social media platforms have come under fire for allowing false conspiracy theories to spread about the Duchess of Cambridge. Catherine, the wife of Prince William, has been absent from public life since undergoing abdominal surgery in January, leading to both genuine concerns and unfounded claims about her health. Among them is a theory that footage… Continue reading How Kate body-double conspiracy theory spread on social media

The UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has suggested that a general election may be held in October. In front of the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, he claimed that the government’s next spending review had to be concluded by next April. Mr Hunt expressed concerns that this may be “very, very tight” if the election… Continue reading Jeremy Hunt hints at October general election

The Northern Ireland Assembly voted on whether to adopt a new EU law in the country, which has split the parties. The unionist parties were opposed to the implementation of the new rule concerning the protection of geographical indications, while Sinn Féin, Alliance, and the SDLP supported it. The UK government will determine whether to… Continue reading Stormont: EU law vote fails to get cross-community support

A motorcyclist has sustained serious injuries after he was thrown from his bike and fell over a bridge following a collision with a car in Milton Keynes. The incident occurred on 19 November, and the authorities have since disclosed that the driver of the offending vehicle, Nikesh Mistry, 34, had caused the misfortune by forcing… Continue reading Motorcyclist falls from bridge after car collision

The director of Thor Trees, Lawrence-Thor Stephen, has said that Banksy’s latest artwork, which features a tree he pruned for Islington council, has left him feeling “proud”. The building with the mural on is owned by Alex Georgiou who has said he has no plans to remove it. Stephen said the artwork has generated healthy… Continue reading Banksy artwork creates urban tree debate, says pruning firm boss

Tesco has lost a legal battle with German discount chain Lidl over its use of the Clubcard Prices logo. Lidl argued that the design – a yellow circle on a blue square – infringed its copyright and deceived customers into thinking Tesco prices were comparable. Last year, the High Court ruled in Lidl’s favour, a… Continue reading Tesco to change Clubcard logo after losing Lidl legal battle

The Prince of Wales is set to visit Sheffield housing initiatives on Tuesday to promote his homelessness project. The visit comes at a time when rumours and conspiracy theories surrounding the health of the Princess of Wales have been swirling around social media. Following a controversial Mother’s Day picture, which was later withdrawn by photo… Continue reading Prince William to visit homelessness project

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The UK’s Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) has revealed a plan for almost £60bn worth of upgrades to the country’s electricity network to reach government decarbonisation targets by 2035. The new funds would ensure 4,000 miles of undersea cables and 1,000 miles of onshore power lines are installed, ensuring the government’s targets are met, according to… Continue reading Miles of new pylons needed for electricity upgrade