Category: UK News

The government has decided not to proceed with making digital identification mandatory for proving a right to work, according to information obtained by the BBC. While digital verification of a person’s eligibility to work will remain compulsory, individuals will not be required to present a digital ID specifically; alternative documents like passports will still be… Continue reading Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

Christopher Joell-Deshields, the suspended chief executive of Pride in London, is accused of obstructing a disciplinary inquiry into allegations of theft and bullying by failing to relinquish control over the organisation’s bank accounts and systems, according to documents filed in court. On Tuesday, Joell-Deshields appeared before London’s High Court facing claims that he has refused… Continue reading London Pride boss accused of “frustrating” theft investigation

Jon Venables, the man responsible for the 1993 murder of two-year-old James Bulger, is preparing for another Parole Board hearing as he seeks release once more. Now 43 years old, Venables committed the crime when he was just 10, abducting and killing the toddler in Bootle, Merseyside, along with his accomplice Robert Thompson, who was… Continue reading James Bulger killer Jon Venables set for further parole hearing

The Welsh Parliament, known as the Senedd, witnessed a lively start to the 2026 election campaign as leaders from Welsh Labour, Plaid Cymru, and the Welsh Conservatives clashed in debate on Tuesday. Rhun ap Iorwerth of Plaid Cymru emphasized his party’s message of hope, contrasting it with the anger he attributed to their political rivals.… Continue reading Starting gun fired on crucial election in first day back in Senedd

Last week, an oil tanker was seized by the United States while sailing in the North Atlantic and has recently been observed in Scotland’s Moray Firth. The vessel, identified as the Marinera and formerly known as Bella 1, was accused by the US of violating sanctions by transporting oil linked to Venezuela, Russia, and Iran.… Continue reading Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth

John McDonald, a 52-year-old involved in a fraudulent roofing scheme, received a prison sentence of 13 years and six months following a tragic incident that led to the death of Suzanne Cherry. The fatal event took place at Aston Wood Golf Club in Staffordshire, where Cherry, a mother of three, was struck by McDonald’s van.… Continue reading Police-chase van driver jailed for killing golfer Suzanne Cherry

The captain of the cargo vessel Solong has been accused of failing to take any action to prevent a collision with a US oil tanker in the North Sea that resulted in the death of one of his crew. The incident occurred on 10 March off the coast of East Yorkshire and involved the Solong… Continue reading North Sea cargo ship captain 'did nothing' to avoid tanker crash

A judge has denied pay relief to a group of former employees dismissed by Rockstar Games, the creators of Grand Theft Auto (GTA). These staff members were terminated from Rockstar’s UK studios on allegations of gross misconduct, specifically accused of sharing confidential company information on a publicly accessible Discord server. The workers, who contend that… Continue reading Grand Theft Auto workers refused pay relief amid legal action

The progression of a new piece of legislation aimed at preventing cover-ups has been temporarily postponed following concerns from Members of Parliament regarding whether the law would be fully applicable to security agencies. Last week, relatives of those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack appealed directly to the prime minister, urging him… Continue reading New cover-up law delayed over concerns it will not fully apply to MI5

The BBC has learned that the government plans to announce the development of a new rail connection linking Birmingham and Manchester. This proposal revives a component of the former HS2 high-speed rail initiative, although the section between these two cities was previously dropped by the administration led by Rishi Sunak. Alongside this, the government is… Continue reading New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed