Category: UK News

Mandy McAuley, from BBC Spotlight, reported on a former security watchdog’s claim that the process aimed at disbanding loyalist paramilitary groups has failed. Lord Alderdice, who was a member of the Independent Monitoring Commission, stated that talks about loyalist transition should cease. This statement came after Winston Irvine, who worked with the Loyalist Communities Council… Continue reading 'Loyalist paramilitary transitioning has failed' ex-watchdog says

A new bill aiming to legalize abortion will be discussed in the House of Commons next week. Two Labour Members of Parliament, Tonia Antoniazzi and Stella Creasy, have proposed competing amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle may select either one or both of the amendments for debate, with only one… Continue reading MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion – how the law could change

Nicotine pouches are becoming more prevalent among young people under the age of 18, with recent data indicating an increase in awareness and experimentation. A survey conducted by charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) revealed that the number of 11-17 year olds who were familiar with nicotine pouches rose from 38% in 2024 to… Continue reading Rise in awareness of nicotine pouches among children, survey suggests

The Society of Radiographers (SoR) has raised concerns about patients recording their own medical treatments for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, warning that this behavior could pose risks for both patients and NHS staff. During the union’s annual conference, it was noted that an increasing number of patients are using their mobile phones… Continue reading Warning over TikTok filming by hospital patients

Prepare yourselves for a whirlwind of entertainment as the week ahead is filled with exciting new releases and events. First up, the highly anticipated New Zealand version of The Traitors descends onto BBC Three and iPlayer on Monday, promising plenty of backstabbing and betrayal among 22 Kiwis vying for a chance to win up to… Continue reading A new Traitors series, and Yungblud's new album: What's coming up this week

Natalie Sherman and Chris Mason reported on the recent developments between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during the G7 summit in Canada. President Trump signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on UK cars being shipped to the US, which is part of a larger tariff deal between the two countries.… Continue reading Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal

BBC Scotland social affairs correspondent Chris Clements reports that Linburn Estate in West Lothian, home to tenants of Sight Scotland Veterans, is facing demolition as its charity landlord plans to sell the land to developers. The charity has informed residents, including 27 facing housing list challenges, to find new homes within a year due to… Continue reading Disabled veterans face eviction over charity cash troubles

Ceredigion council in Wales is facing a significant overhaul in its social housing system, with more than 2,000 individuals being asked to reapply for social housing. The council cited increased demand on the housing register and homelessness services as the main reasons for the change, necessitating a comprehensive review of its housing allocation policies. Consequently,… Continue reading Ceredigion social homes change means thousands must reapply

A significant road infrastructure project in the UK has been allocated £590m by the government. The construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, which will connect Tilbury in Essex to Gravesend in Kent, is estimated to cost around £10bn. The approval for this 14.5-mile (23km) route was granted in March after a 16-year process that has… Continue reading Lower Thames Crossing project awarded £590m by Rachel Reeves

A survivor of child sexual exploitation is pushing for a dedicated inquiry in Wales to address the issue. Known as Emily Vaughn, she had her story shared in the Senedd by the Welsh Conservatives earlier this year, urging Welsh ministers to take action. Despite the UK government announcing an inquiry covering both Wales and England,… Continue reading Grooming gangs victim says Wales needs own inquiry