Category: UK News

Israeli troops have been accused of beating and humiliating medical staff from Gaza. Three medics reported to the BBC that they were beaten, doused with cold water, stripped down, and forced to kneel for hours. They were also detained for days. Lord Cameron claimed in the House of Lords that “answers from the Israelis” were… Continue reading Israel-Gaza war: David Cameron says BBC report into Nasser hospital raid 'very disturbing'

Kemi Badenoch, the Business Secretary, has publicly condemned comments made by Tory donor Frank Hester about MP Diane Abbott. Hester, who has donated £10m to the Conservative Party, allegedly said that Abbott “should be shot” and that she made him “want to hate all black women”. Hester apologised for his comments, claiming that they “had… Continue reading Tory donor alleged remarks were racist, says Kemi Badenoch

Romanian court ruled that controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan can be extradited to the UK after Bedfordshire Police obtained an arrest warrant. The brothers were detained and appeared in court in Bucharest on Tuesday and can be extradited only after finishing their trial in Romania concerning human trafficking charges. However, they have… Continue reading Andrew Tate and brother Tristan can be extradited to UK, Romanian court rules

An inquest into the death of a baby boy has found “total and complete failures” in his care. Zachary Taylor-Smith died in November 2019, just 14 hours after he was born at the Royal Derby Hospital. His parents, who referred to his treatment as “appalling”, claimed that neglect was a contributing factor in his death.… Continue reading 'Total failures' in care of baby boy who lived 14 hours

The issue of asylum seekers using baptism as a means to secure leave to remain in the UK on religious grounds was discussed at a hearing of the Home Affairs Select Committee, following claims that Clapham attacker Abdul Shokoor Ezedi gained asylum through his conversion to Christianity. The Rev Matthew Firth testified that there was… Continue reading Baptisms 'a ticket to something' for some asylum seekers – vicar

A collision involving two vehicles and two pedestrians outside the well-known tourist attraction of Windsor Castle resulted in several casualties on Tuesday. The accident occurred at around 7:50 in the morning and required emergency services like police, fire, and ambulance crews at the scene on Thames Street, Windsor. A car had crashed into the castle… Continue reading Windsor Castle crash: Five injured as car hits wall

A child protection expert has urged that hope should be given to young victims of catfishing, following a case that saw a man involved in one of the world’s largest catfishing investigations plead guilty to manslaughter. Alexander McCartney had previously confessed to 185 charges involving over 60 child victims. Jim Gamble, the former head of… Continue reading Catfishing: Young victims 'should have hope' issue will be dealt with

Mediators are reportedly in talks with South East Antrim UDA about ending paramilitarism. The loyalist group, which is known for its involvement in organised crime, has been accused of the murder of Glenn Quinn in Carrickfergus in 2020. Quinn’s brother, Martin, welcomed the move but insisted that the group must allow witnesses to come forward.… Continue reading South East Antrim UDA 'in talks' to end paramilitarism

According to official figures, over a fifth of adults in the UK didn’t actively search for work between November 2021 and January 2022. The Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK’s economic inactivity rate was higher than it was last year, standing at 21.8% during the three-month period. This equates to 9.2 million people… Continue reading More than a fifth of UK adults not looking for work

The UK’s Energy Security Secretary, Claire Coutinho, has highlighted the urgent need for the country to construct new gas-fired power stations, as many existing plants will soon need to be retired. However, the CO2 produced by these new stations will not be captured, leading to concerns that this will threaten the country’s legally binding commitment… Continue reading New gas power plants needed to stop blackouts, Claire Coutinho to say