Category: UK News

Angela Ferguson reported from Liverpool for BBC News on a groundbreaking dental surgery performed on a sloth at Chester Zoo. The sloth, named Rico, underwent the pioneering operation to cure toothache, marking a first for the team at Chester Zoo and dental experts from Newcastle University. The procedure was necessary after keepers noticed swellings on… Continue reading Chester Zoo sloth has dental surgery to cure toothache

Carys Nally of BBC News in Bristol reports that a new plaque has been affixed to the plinth where a statue of a slave trader once stood. The statue of Edward Colston in Bristol was torn down during a Black Lives Matter protest in June 2020 and thrown into the city’s harbour. The new plaque,… Continue reading Edward Colston plaque installed with new slave trade wording

ire-says-it-will-be-able-to-raise-more-taxes-than-the-mayor-revealed-22518″>including the power to levy council taxes and control a £78.9m investment fund which will be used to kickstart economic growth and house-building in the region. The winner faces some tough choices. The combined authority is facing a projected £74.2m budget shortfall for 2027-28 driven by a £58.9m shortfall in business rates income following the… Continue reading Local elections: Reform and Greens aim high in volatile mayoral contests

A blaze in Manchester had firefighters working tirelessly to tackle the flames engulfing a building as a silhouette of a firefighter with a fire hose aimed at the fire was captured in a striking image. However, most fire services in England are facing financial challenges due to a shortfall in funding, mainly after the government’s… Continue reading Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises

BBC News’ Thomas Mackintosh reported that US President Donald Trump is contemplating his second state visit to the UK, hinting that Buckingham Palace may have set a date for September. Trump mentioned being invited by the King and referred to the UK as a “great country” during a press briefing at the White House. This… Continue reading Donald Trump suggests UK state visit set for September

Scotland Yard detectives investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have been granted over £100,000 in additional funding by ministers. The funding request of up to £108,000 for Operation Grange in 2025-26 has been approved by the Home Office. Currently, one detective chief inspector, one detective constable, and one member of police staff are dedicated to… Continue reading Madeleine McCann investigation given further £108k funding

Gerry Georgieva and Anthony Reuben from BBC Verify reported on the ongoing strike by bin workers in Birmingham, resulting in heaps of trash accumulating throughout the city. The main cause of the dispute stems from the elimination of the Waste Recycling and Collection Officers (WRCO) role, a position that received higher pay compared to other… Continue reading Birmingham strike: How much do bin workers get paid?

Friday’s front pages are filled with a variety of stories. The Daily Telegraph focuses on the UK’s biggest bank, Lloyds, showing support for transgender staff in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling on defining gender. Meanwhile, the Daily Mail reports on Labour facing turmoil over the same ruling, with calls to revisit current gender… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'No-fly throne' and 'Labour turmoil on ruling'

Edinburgh University’s principal, Sir Peter Mathieson, has raised concerns about the funding for Scottish higher education students, warning that Dundee University could face closure without significant cuts. In an interview with BBC Scotland, he acknowledged the need for a radical change in the way the university is funded to avert financial difficulties that could affect… Continue reading Funding warning from Edinburgh University principal Mathieson

Calls for a quick sale of the Oakwood theme park site have escalated due to fears of potential trespassers entering the premises and endangering themselves by exploring the disused rides. Concerns were raised after social media footage captured individuals wandering around Oakwood, located near Narberth in Pembrokeshire, following its closure last month. Pembrokeshire Tory MS… Continue reading Oakwood theme park quick sale calls amid trespass fears