Category: UK News

A reckless driver who was described as an “irresponsible show off” has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for causing the death of a teenage girl on a zebra crossing. Christopher West, 42, struck 15-year-old Keely Morgan as she crossed Heol Trelai in Caerau, Cardiff on the evening of May 1, 2023. West, from… Continue reading Cardiff driver jailed for 16 months for killing teenager

The Court of Appeal has recently cleared the names of two men who were wrongly convicted in the 1970s based on allegations made by a corrupt police officer. Errol Campbell, who passed away in 2004, was imprisoned for 18 months for theft and conspiracy to steal, while Ronald De Souza, part of the Stockwell Six… Continue reading Two framed by corrupt BTP officer Det Sgt Derek Ridgewell cleared

The UK government has announced plans to lower the voting age to 16 before the next general election. This decision is part of a larger initiative to update election regulations, which includes expanding the types of accepted voter ID and moving towards automatic voter registration. Around 1.5 million 16 and 17-year-olds will be eligible to… Continue reading How will votes at 16 and changes to voter ID work?

As hosepipe bans continue to widen across the UK, over a million more households are set to face restrictions in less than 24 hours. With the Met Office issuing yellow thunderstorm warnings for the next few days, a wet weekend is expected, but it may not be enough to replenish the shortages nationwide. South East… Continue reading Is there a hosepipe ban in my area and what does it mean?

Political Reporter Brian Wheeler has reported that the Labour Party is taking Diane Abbott’s recent interview very seriously. In this interview, Abbott reiterated comments about racism that had led to her suspension from the party for a year. The veteran Labour MP had made statements in a letter to the Observer in April 2023, suggesting… Continue reading Labour looking into Abbott's comments about racism

Political rebel MP Rachel Maskell has been ousted from the Labour Party after defying party instructions, but she remains determined to support the government as an independent. Her expulsion came as a result of her involvement in a rebellion against disability benefit cuts, which led to a major change in position for Sir Keir Starmer.… Continue reading Labour suspension doesn't mean I'm silenced, MP says

A recent summer camp planned to bring young people from various backgrounds together was unfortunately cancelled due to opposition from an Orange lodge regarding children from a GAA club participating in the event. Emma Little-Pengelly, the deputy first minister, expressed her sadness over the cancellation, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and unity in such events.… Continue reading Deputy first minister 'deeply saddened' by summer camp cancellation

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported a weakening UK jobs market, with a decrease in job vacancies and slower wage growth. According to the latest figures, the annual rate of pay growth between March and May slowed to 5%, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.7%. Additionally, the number of vacancies dropped to… Continue reading UK jobs market cools as unemployment rate rises

In a repeat of last year, the prime minister has once again made the decision to oust some of his MPs from the Parliamentary Labour Party this July. Last year, shortly after winning the general election, seven Labour MPs had the whip removed for voting against the two-child benefit cap. Now, a year later, as… Continue reading Labour sackings: exuding authority or petty and vindictive?

Health Secretary Jeremy Miles announced that a new “orange” category for ambulance 999 calls will be introduced in Wales, specifically aimed at improving care for stroke patients. Currently, individuals suffering from strokes or the specific type of heart attack known as STEMI fall under a general “amber” category, which encompasses about 70% of all emergency… Continue reading New ambulance category in Wales for stroke victims introduced