Category: UK News

A new report from the Consumer Council has revealed that food shopping is now the largest expense for households in Northern Ireland, surpassing other basic necessities like housing, clothing, and transportation. The study, conducted using data from Grant Thornton, found that food costs make up nearly a quarter (23%) of basic spending, indicating a significant… Continue reading Cost of living: Food makes up majority of NI household spending

Calls are being made for the government to address the issue of empty shops in Wales as the problem continues to persist. Property expert Chris Sutton raised concerns over the lack of coordinated action, particularly in cities like Newport, which were reported to have more vacant shops than any other UK city in 2021. He… Continue reading High street empty shops action needed, expert says

Brian Farmer of BBC News, Buckinghamshire reported from Luton Crown Court that a man high on drugs stabbed two women to death and attacked his son on Christmas Day. Jazwell Brown, 49, smoked crack cocaine before murdering his partner, Joanne Pearson, 38, and neighbour Teohna Grant, 24, at a block of flats in Bletchley, near… Continue reading Bletchley Christmas Day murderer jailed for at least 39 years

Nissan has introduced the details of its latest electric vehicle, the new Leaf, which will be manufactured at its UK factory. The third-generation model will be produced at the Sunderland plant by a team of 6,000 employees, according to the Japanese carmaker. Customers will be able to order the new Leaf later this year, which… Continue reading New Nissan Leaf electric car to be built in Sunderland

Jennifer McKiernan, a political reporter, covers breaking news from Parliament. A recent landmark vote has resulted in a significant change to abortion laws in England and Wales. MPs overwhelmingly voted to decriminalize abortion procedures to prevent women from being prosecuted for ending their pregnancies. This historical move marks the first major shift in abortion legislation… Continue reading MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales

An auction in Etwall, Derbyshire, saw a collection of papers written by World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing sell for a staggering price of £465,400. The documents were discovered in a loft and were nearly destroyed before being saved. Among the collection was Turing’s PhD dissertation from the 1930s, a pivotal piece in the history… Continue reading Saved Alan Turing papers sold at auction in Etwall for £465k

Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to initiate a national inquiry into grooming gangs despite previously criticizing those who called for such an inquiry as aligning with the far-right movement. The Prime Minister explained that he had tasked Dame Louise Casey with preparing a report to verify the issue, and upon reviewing it, he… Continue reading Keir Starmer defends U-turn on grooming gangs inquiry

The sentence for a woman who caused the tragic death of an eight-month-old infant in a car crash has been reduced following an appeal. Bridget Curtis, 71, admitted to causing the death of Mabli Cariad Hall by dangerous driving outside Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in June 2023. Initially, Curtis was sentenced to four years… Continue reading Woman jailed for Mabli Hall death crash has sentence cut

Orkney Islands Council recently determined that it must remain part of the United Kingdom after investigating options for greater autonomy over the past two years. Various models for “alternative governance” were explored by officials, including changing their status within the UK or potentially becoming a self-governing territory of Norway. Ultimately, a report presented to councillors… Continue reading Orkney Islands Council ends investigation into leaving UK

The cost for motorists using the Dartford Crossing is set to rise, with the standard charge for car drivers increasing from £2.50 to £3.50 in September, as announced by Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood. The crossing, connecting Essex and Kent via the M25, sees heavy traffic flow, with up to 180,000 vehicles crossing each day. Greenwood… Continue reading Dartford Crossing charge to increase to £3.50 as of September