Category: UK News

Pam Duncan-Glancy, a Scottish Labour politician, has been awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her dedication to public and political service. Her burgundy hair gleamed in the sun as she wore a bright royal blue dress with a gold bracelet on each arm. The recipient expressed feeling “overwhelmed” by… Continue reading Pam Duncan-Glancy 'over the moon' at King's MBE honour

The King has made a solemn request for the Royal Family members participating in the Trooping the Colour parade to wear black armbands in honor of the victims of the Air India plane crash, according to Buckingham Palace. As a mark of respect, King Charles has also called for a minute’s silence to be observed… Continue reading Royals to honour air crash victims at Trooping the Colour

Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to travel to Canada for a meeting with Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England who assumed office as prime minister in March. The two leaders are set to convene in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, on Saturday ahead of the G7 summit commencing in Alberta the next day.… Continue reading Starmer heads to Canada for talks on security and trade

Festival Getty Images A music festival celebrating the best of London’s sound Dates: 16 August to 19 August Location: London, England Line-up includes: Stormzy, Adele, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran Price: £300 for weekend tickets, £100 for a day ticket Big Smoke Festival is all about celebrating the diverse and rich musical heritage of London. Headliners include… Continue reading UK festivals that still have tickets left

Former England football captain David Beckham, actor Gary Oldman, and musician Roger Daltrey have all been honored with knighthoods in the King’s Birthday Honours. These honors recognize the contributions of well-known personalities, government employees, and ordinary individuals who have made a positive impact on their communities. The UK Honours are typically awarded on the monarch’s… Continue reading Kings Birthday Honours: How does the UK honours system work?

A charity has identified Wales as the worst region in the UK for the provision of surgical abortions, leading to many women having to seek treatment in England. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) expressed surprise at this ranking, noting that even Northern Ireland, where abortion was only decriminalised in 2019, outperforms Wales in this… Continue reading Abortion access in second trimester 'worst in the UK' in Wales

Headlines in the newspapers on Saturday primarily focus on the escalating tension between Israel and Iran, highlighting the ongoing missile strikes between the two nations. The Daily Mail describes the situation as “All-out war,” detailing how Israel initially targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to vow retaliation in response. Similarly, the i Paper’s weekend edition… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'All-out war' and Luke Littler's MBE

Sharon Carroll, a frequent shopper at her local Poundland, was known among friends as “Mrs. Poundland” due to her regular purchases at the store. Spending between £40 to £50 during visits, she found the £1 price tag on all items to be a major attraction. However, when Poundland shifted its pricing strategy and began raising… Continue reading 'I was Mrs Poundland, but I stopped going when their prices went up'

Lord Victor Adebowale, chair of the NHS Confederation, has spoken out against the care his mother received from the health service before her death, stating that it was not up to the standards expected of the NHS. His mother, Grace, passed away at the age of 92 in January due to suspected lung cancer, a… Continue reading I'm an NHS leader – but my mum still suffered at hands of the health service

In a touching moment of vulnerability, Jack Blumenthal reflects on the difficulties of growing up with a father who struggled with undiagnosed mental illness. Recounting the challenges of simply having a conversation with his dad, Jack expresses the pain of witnessing his father’s erratic behavior and the toll it took on their family. The burden… Continue reading Heston Blumenthal: Mood swings fuelled the chef's genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker