Category: UK News

BBC Scotland social affairs correspondent Chris Clements reports that Linburn Estate in West Lothian, home to tenants of Sight Scotland Veterans, is facing demolition as its charity landlord plans to sell the land to developers. The charity has informed residents, including 27 facing housing list challenges, to find new homes within a year due to… Continue reading Disabled veterans face eviction over charity cash troubles

Ceredigion council in Wales is facing a significant overhaul in its social housing system, with more than 2,000 individuals being asked to reapply for social housing. The council cited increased demand on the housing register and homelessness services as the main reasons for the change, necessitating a comprehensive review of its housing allocation policies. Consequently,… Continue reading Ceredigion social homes change means thousands must reapply

A significant road infrastructure project in the UK has been allocated £590m by the government. The construction of the Lower Thames Crossing, which will connect Tilbury in Essex to Gravesend in Kent, is estimated to cost around £10bn. The approval for this 14.5-mile (23km) route was granted in March after a 16-year process that has… Continue reading Lower Thames Crossing project awarded £590m by Rachel Reeves

A survivor of child sexual exploitation is pushing for a dedicated inquiry in Wales to address the issue. Known as Emily Vaughn, she had her story shared in the Senedd by the Welsh Conservatives earlier this year, urging Welsh ministers to take action. Despite the UK government announcing an inquiry covering both Wales and England,… Continue reading Grooming gangs victim says Wales needs own inquiry

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Baroness Louise Casey’s latest report on group-based sexual exploitation is a scathing indictment of the systemic failures that have allowed such heinous crimes to persist unchecked in our society. The report does not mince words in highlighting the long-standing issues that have plagued efforts to combat this form of exploitation at all levels. For survivors… Continue reading Casey report pulls no punches – but will it lead to meaningful change?

The tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has left the family of three Britons devastated and calling on the UK government for more support. Akeel Nanabawa, Hannaa Vorajee, and four-year-old Sara Nanabawa were among the victims of the crash as they were returning home to Gloucester when the incident occurred. Despite providing DNA samples… Continue reading Air India crash victims' family feel 'utterly abandoned'

The issue of the ethnicity of individuals involved in grooming gangs has been highlighted in a new report by Baroness Louise Casey, revealing that authorities have avoided addressing this aspect. This revelation follows the peer’s assignment to assess the prevalence and characteristics of group-based child sexual abuse in England and Wales. The report pointed out… Continue reading Ethnicity of grooming gangs 'shied away from', Casey report says

Baroness Casey recently expressed her overwhelming frustration regarding the lack of protection provided to children amidst cases of sexual abuse carried out by grooming gangs in England and Wales. In an interview with the BBC, she emphasized the urgent need to completely overhaul the current commitment to safeguarding children. The report compiled by Baroness Casey… Continue reading Grooming gangs report author 'blisteringly angry' over findings

The Order of the Garter ceremony was a momentous occasion attended by members of the royal family and various dignitaries. The Princess of Wales, who had missed the event the previous year due to cancer treatment, was all smiles and shared light-hearted moments with other royals. Catherine, adorned in a white jacket and hat with… Continue reading Kate makes Order of the Garter service return in Windsor