Category: UK News

Thames Water faced a significant setback as US private equity giant KKR backed out of plans to purchase the company, which would have injected £4bn into the UK’s largest water company. The withdrawal of KKR raises concerns about the potential collapse of Thames Water into government-supervised administration. Despite this setback, Thames Water remains determined to… Continue reading Thames Water's future in doubt after investor pulls out

A recent discovery by the BBC has shed light on a concerning issue within the popular social media platform TikTok. Users are selling food items on TikTok Shop without providing crucial allergen information. These listings fail to mention whether the snacks and sweets contain any of the 14 main allergens that UK businesses are legally… Continue reading TikTok Shop food listings 'putting people at risk'

Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, has expressed his skepticism about the possibility of another Scottish independence referendum occurring during his tenure as prime minister. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing economic growth over constitutional matters. This stance contrasts with Scotland’s first minister, John Swinney, who has been vocal about his goal to garner significant support… Continue reading Starmer says no independence referendum while he is prime minister

BBC investigations correspondent Daniel De Simone reported on a recent development involving MI5 and a violent neo-Nazi agent. A High Court judge, Mr Justice Chamberlain, expressed his lack of confidence in MI5’s explanation of how a senior officer provided false evidence. The judge ordered the Security Service to disclose secret documents related to the case… Continue reading MI5 neo-Nazi spy: Judge had 'no confidence' in Security Service's account of false evidence

The British government is taking legal action against former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich to ensure that the £2.5bn from the club’s sale is directed towards Ukraine, following his sanctioning after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The funds have been frozen in a UK bank account since the sale took place. While… Continue reading UK threatens to sue Abramovich over Chelsea sale

The government’s Strategic Defence Review is highlighted by The Guardian, with reports of Britain planning to spend an additional £2bn on drones and incorporating weapons and tactics developed during the Ukraine war to prepare for battle. Defence Secretary John Healey has emphasized that the Army will become “ten times more lethal” in the face of… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Britain 'battle ready' and 'new Maddie search'

A mother who was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis after giving birth to her daughter had to spend five weeks in a psychiatric hospital, feeling as if she was a prisoner, separated from her baby. Shelley Browne, who voluntarily entered the hospital, expressed how lonely and pathetic she felt when she was dropped off at the… Continue reading Maternal mental health: Calls for specialist unit in Northern Ireland

A leading charity, Marie Curie, has highlighted the struggles faced by people in their final days due to gaps in end-of-life care. According to the charity, one in five hospital beds in Wales are occupied by individuals in the last year of their lives, indicating a need for significant action to address the challenges faced… Continue reading End-of-life care in Wales 'at breaking point', says Marie Curie

Ben Mellor reports for BBC News from Nottingham, detailing the inspirational journey of Stephen Lewis and his partner Shayne Goss. The couple, hailing from Newark, Nottinghamshire, are set to partake in the World Naked Bike Ride in London on 14 June. Motivated by Mr. Lewis’s battle with a brain tumour, they aim to raise funds… Continue reading 'Cycling naked is nothing compared to tumour pain'

This week is set to bring a wave of exciting releases and events to look forward to. Among the lineup is the premiere of the latest John Wick film, Ballerina, hitting theaters on Friday. Fans of the action-packed franchise can anticipate an exhilarating story that follows Eve Macarro, a ballerina-turned-assassin, as she delves into her… Continue reading John Wick spin-off Ballerina and Switch 2 launches – what's coming up this week