Category: UK News

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated that he does not plan to increase taxes further before the next election. Speaking to BBC Breakfast, he emphasized that although he could not rule them out in the event of unforeseen circumstances, he knew that some decisions would not always be popular. He said he was aware… Continue reading No plan for more tax rises, Starmer tells BBC

The UK is expected to experience powerful winds as Storm Darragh approaches. A yellow severe weather warning has been put in place by the Met Office for large parts of the UK from 3:00 pm GMT from Friday onwards. This will not include the northern regions of Scotland. Some areas, including Southern Scotland, Northern Ireland,… Continue reading Storm Darragh: UK to be battered by rain, winds as amber warnings issued

As the new prime minister, the leader of the Labour party has put forward his vision for the country in what he terms as the “plan for change”. This plan encompasses six key areas, ranging from healthcare to policing. The government hopes to make significant progress in these areas during its tenure. While some of… Continue reading The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit

Last year, Police Scotland faced criticism over a policy that would have required many frontline officers and staff to shave off their facial hair. The clean-shaven policy was set to take effect in May of that year, but its implementation was halted for a year following public outcry. The policy is now officially dead, with… Continue reading Police Scotland ditches plan to ban officer beards

The British-Irish Council is hosting its 42nd meeting, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in attendance for the first time. The summit, which will discuss climate change and clean energy, will also feature talks from senior government ministers, deputy leaders, and representatives of crown dependencies and devolved administrations. The council was created to strengthen relations… Continue reading PM to attend British-Irish Council in Edinburgh

The Metropolitan Police has requested a pause in the publication of the BBC’s report into former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s alleged behaviour. The report, led by Gemma White KC, was ordered by the BBC to investigate Westwood’s time at the broadcaster after 18 women accused him of predatory and unwanted sexual behaviour and… Continue reading Tim Westwood: BBC pauses report publication after Met request

A new rule has been introduced that mandates leaders of political parties to provide an explanation for their nominations for the House of Lords. The leaders are required to submit a 150-word summary that defends why the candidate was chosen. Upon successfully appointing a nominee, the statement will be published online. The measure has been… Continue reading Should you be a peer? 150 words to explain why

Lauren Mayberry, the lead vocalist of Scottish band Chvrches, has recently revealed that she used to worry about being the “junior partner” in the group. Mayberry, who joined the band at just 23 years old, felt that her lack of musical education made her less experienced than her bandmates, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty. In… Continue reading Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches: 'I twisted myself into a pretzel to please people'

Twenty-four trade union leaders have contacted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ask for an increase to statutory sick pay (SSP). The group has voiced concern that the government has failed to integrate the Labour Party’s promise to “strengthen” SSP into existing legislation, meaning some workers are being forced into debt. The issue has now been raised in… Continue reading Unions pressure ministers to increase workers' sick pay

Families of children who were treated by a former surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) have criticised the independent reports into their care as inadequate and incomplete. Yaser Jabbar, who was a top surgeon, undertook a number of procedures on patients including leg lengthening and straightening. However, some of his surgeries resulted in lifelong… Continue reading Patients of disgraced surgeon call reports a ‘whitewash’