Category: UK News

Liverpool’s Women’s Super League match against Aston Villa has been postponed in light of the tragic death of former manager Matt Beard. Beard, aged 47, had previously led Liverpool to consecutive WSL titles in 2013 and 2014, and had recently returned for a second stint in 2021. Aston Villa released a statement expressing their condolences… Continue reading Aston Villa v Liverpool: Women's Super League match postponed following Matt Beard's death

Zarah Sultana, a former Labour MP, has recently become the center of controversy after accusing Jeremy Corbyn and other members of a new left-wing party of launching “baseless attacks” on her character. Sultana claimed that she is consulting lawyers as a result of the email sent to supporters inviting them to join the new party… Continue reading Zarah Sultana accuses Jeremy Corbyn of 'baseless' character attacks

Scotland’s national drink, Scotch whisky, did not receive any special trade terms from President Donald Trump during his recent state visit to the UK. Despite lobbying efforts from industry bodies and governments, including the UK and Scotland, the 10% tariffs on most UK produce entering the US market and the 25% tariff on steel remained… Continue reading Has Trump left Scotch on the rocks?

A group of homeless women in the North East are advocating for more female-only services, citing fears and concerns about the ruthlessness and terror they face in mixed-sex hostels. According to one woman’s account, three men were fatally removed within the first week of her stay at a mixed-sex hostel in Sunderland. Shelter, a housing… Continue reading Mixed-sex hostels 'terrifying' for homeless women

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is urging the UK’s communications regulator Ofcom to investigate tech mogul Elon Musk and his social media platform X for alleged breaches of the Online Safety Act. Davey claims that X has displayed advertisements promoting harmful and illegal content, including videos with paedophile images, self-harming, and grooming. He insists… Continue reading Ed Davey urges regulator to go after Elon Musk over X 'crimes'

Politicians in the UK have historically believed that recognizing a Palestinian state should be done strategically during a time when it can have the most impact on the peace process. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, facing pressure from his own MPs and deteriorating conditions in Gaza, announced in July that the UK would recognize a… Continue reading Why Keir Starmer decided time was right to recognise a Palestinian state

Two newspapers have obtained an email reportedly sent by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, where she referred to him as a “supreme friend” despite his past actions. The Sun and the Mail on Sunday disclosed that the email, dated 2011, came after the duchess had publicly distanced herself from… Continue reading Duchess of York calls Epstein a 'supreme friend' in resurfaced email

A British court has recently issued an arrest warrant for a UK national accused of killing Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya over a decade ago. This potential extradition would mark the first time a serving or former British soldier faces trial abroad for the murder of a civilian, a development eagerly awaited by Wanjiru’s friends. On… Continue reading Agnes Wanjiru: 'The British Army cannot keep ignoring the murder of our friend'

Culture reporter Emma Saunders brings a refreshing take on Jane Austen’s classic novel “Emma” in a new adaptation at London’s Rose Theatre. Unlike the traditional Regency England setting, this modern twist follows Emma Woodhouse as she navigates the complexities of online dating and meddling in her friends’ love lives after returning home from university. Playwright… Continue reading Dating apps, booze and clubbing – Jane Austen's Emma comes into the 21st Century

e about three hours each way, as public transport connections between Liverpool and Manchester aren’t as direct as she’d like. “I’m very lucky to have parents who are more than willing to let me move back in for the year rent-free,” she says. “Otherwise, I don’t think I would have been able to afford to… Continue reading My student loan doesn't cover my bills – so I wear my work uniform to lectures