Category: UK News

Following a burst main in west Devon, South West Water (SWW) has announced that water supplies have been restored to some properties. Despite this, several schools and businesses remained closed due to ongoing issues. Areas affected by the burst main included Plymouth, Bere Alston, Yelverton, and Tavistock, with around 13,000 properties experiencing water supply disruptions.… Continue reading Water restored for some Devon properties after burst main

Shehnaz Khan reports from the West Midlands for BBC News, where talks are scheduled to resume on Wednesday in an effort to resolve the Birmingham bin worker strike. The ongoing strike, now in its seventh week, has resulted in large piles of uncollected rubbish accumulating on sidewalks and street corners. Last month, a major incident… Continue reading Talks to resume as Birmingham bin strike now in seventh week

Reporting from London, talks in the city aimed at securing a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia have undergone changes as the original planned involvement of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff has been omitted. Instead, the meeting on Wednesday will involve senior officials from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine, and… Continue reading Russia-Ukraine war: London ceasefire talks downgraded

The government’s borrowing for the year ending in March exceeded expectations due to increased spending on pay and benefits, according to official data. The borrowing, which represents the difference between government spending and income from taxes, totaled £151.9bn for the year, an increase of £20.7bn compared to the previous year. This figure surpassed the predicted… Continue reading Higher pay and benefits drives government borrowing higher

Dean Franklin, the recent winner of The Apprentice 2025, dismissed reports of his air conditioning company operating without the appropriate license, stating that he was not informed of any ongoing investigation by the Environment Agency. The 35-year-old father-of-two from Hornchurch, east London, was declared the champion of the popular BBC reality show by Lord Alan… Continue reading Apprentice winner Dean Franklin 'not aware' of licence breach

Lewis Jones, a 23-year-old man from Liverpool, was able to perpetrate a violent and prolonged sexual assault on a six-year-old girl in Manchester due to police failings and workload pressures, according to information obtained by the BBC. Merseyside Police had been investigating Jones since 2020 for grooming and sexually abusing a vulnerable child before he… Continue reading Merseyside Police failings left predator free to kidnap girl, 6

In preparation for an upcoming summit in Glasgow, First Minister John Swinney is calling on Scotland’s political, faith, and civic leaders to come together in defense of democracy. Approximately 50 organizations, encompassing political parties, faith groups, and charities, are slated to participate in the forum. Swinney emphasized the importance of this gathering amidst global uncertainties… Continue reading John Swinney calls on leaders to unite for democracy

A recent investigation into HMP Parc in Bridgend has revealed a concerning trend of drug smuggling via drones, potentially leading to a series of tragic deaths within the prison. The report highlighted a failure to address the widespread availability of drugs, with deliveries directly to cell windows via unmanned aerial vehicles. In 2024 alone, seventeen… Continue reading Drugs pouring into Parc Prison, Bridgend, by drone, inspector says

Over my decades-long career in journalism, never have I encountered an issue as divisive as the one surrounding sex, gender, trans, and women’s rights. The intensity and toxicity of the arguments on both sides surpasses that of debates on the Iraq war or Brexit. The vitriol that fills my inbox whenever I cover this topic… Continue reading Chris Mason: Gender debate has changed but it's not over yet

Guy Lambert, a reporter from the society, highlighted the new government measures introduced to increase confidence in policing. Following an independent report on the murder of Sarah Everard by police officer Wayne Couzens in 2021, the need to change police vetting procedures was emphasized. The upcoming measures will make passing background checks mandatory for all… Continue reading Police chiefs granted powers to remove officers unfit for duty