Category: UK News

The front pages of the UK newspapers are bustling with a variety of stories on December 1, 2021. The Mail on Sunday highlights a report on Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, who has allegedly claimed energy costs on her second property, while winter fuel payments for pensioners have been scrapped. The Sunday Mirror uses… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Shocking Labour hypocrisy' and Wallace whistleblower

Car makers are calling on the UK government to review the current rules incentivising the purchase of electric cars, claiming that they are too strict and that current levels of consumer demand have been disappointing. Car makers are under pressure to sell more low emissions vehicles, and some company owners suggest the government’s rules are… Continue reading Electric cars: Five ways to persuade people to buy them

An ancient street that offers an insight into how Edinburgh appeared centuries ago has been discovered behind a secret door in the depths of the National Library of Scotland. Libberton’s Wynd in the city’s historic center, was removed to create way for George IV Bridge in the 1830s, but remnants of the street still remain. Nestled… Continue reading The forgotten street found behind a hidden library door

Relatives of a British couple missing after a tourist boat capsized in Egypt’s Red Sea have criticised the country’s authorities as well as the UK Foreign Office for a lack of information. The pair are among seven people who have not yet been accounted for after the four-deck Sea Story sank in stormy weather. Rescuers… Continue reading Red Sea sinking: UK family 'desperate' as couple remain missing

The Princess of Wales has released a Christmas message ahead of her upcoming carol concert, calling for “love, not fear” this holiday season. She reflects on the importance of empathy and showing how much we need each other despite our differences. Her message will be sent to guests attending the Westminster Abbey concert on December… Continue reading Kate sends emotional Christmas message of 'love, not fear'

The assisted dying bill was passed on its first stage in the House of Commons last week. The bill proposes adult patients who have less than six months to live can seek to end their life with the help of a doctor. While MPs have raised concerns about the legislation’s provisions, which allow doctors to… Continue reading Assisted dying: MPs who backed bill say concerns remain

London law firm Lewis Silkin has been appointed by Banijay UK, the production company of the reality TV show MasterChef, to investigate allegations of historical misconduct by presenter Gregg Wallace. These include inappropriate sexual comments and behaviour, as reported by the BBC News investigative team, made by Wallace over a 17-year period across multiple shows.… Continue reading 'Rigorous' law firm to lead Gregg Wallace probe – MasterChef producers

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s former Best Value Notice on the four-day week trial was condemned by current leader Bridget Smith, who called it a “fruitless attempt to stoke up a culture war.” Smith was pleased that the formal notice, which was initiated by the previous Conservative government, did not get reissued by the current Labour… Continue reading Four-day week Cambridgeshire council attacks 'culture war' notice

The new prime minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, has called for an independent review of a deal with the UK concerning the future of the Chagos Islands. The agreement would see the UK relinquish sovereignty over the archipelago whilst retaining a lease over Diego Garcia, an island home to a significant military base shared by… Continue reading Mauritius asks for review of Chagos Islands deal with UK

Actor Rupert Grint, best known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has been ordered to pay £1.8m in tax. The ruling comes after Grint lost a legal battle with HM Revenue & Customs over tax owed on income received from a company that managed his business. During the 2011-2012 tax… Continue reading Rupert Grint: Harry Potter star to pay £1.8m after losing tax battle