Category: UK News

The UK government is considering tightening visa restrictions for nationalities deemed most likely to overstay and seek asylum in the country. According to reports, individuals from countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka may face difficulties in obtaining work and study visas to come to the UK. This move comes as ministers are concerned about… Continue reading Visa applications for some nationalities could be restricted

In a £2.9 billion deal, the UK’s Deliveroo is set to be acquired by the US firm DoorDash. The acquisition will create a combined company with a presence in over 40 countries, catering to approximately 50 million customers monthly. This move is anticipated to bring strong competition to competitors Just Eat and Uber Eats within… Continue reading Deliveroo agrees to £2.9bn takeover by DoorDash

Paul Burnell reported for BBC News Manchester that a woman’s body was discovered on land adjacent to a former cricket ground in Greater Manchester. The body was found near the former Burnage Cricket Club on Brookthorpe Avenue in Burnage, around 3:00 PM BST on Monday. Authorities from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are presently engaged in… Continue reading Woman's body found near former Burnage Cricket Club

BBC Yorkshire Health Correspondent Jamie Coulson reported that a woman whose father was infected with HIV and hepatitis C due to contaminated blood products used for treating hemophilia expressed her frustration and anger over delays in compensation. Ted Burkert, a single father of five from Bradford, passed away in 1992 after suffering from a brain… Continue reading Infected blood family criticise compensation delay

John Swinney has announced that the NHS will be the focal point of his government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming year. The first minister has revealed his annual programme for government ahead of schedule, a full year before the Holyrood election in May 2026. Swinney’s main commitment is to enhance the capacity of the health… Continue reading Programme for government: John Swinney pledges to tackle GP appointment lottery

A vast collection of items from the films of acclaimed director Wes Anderson will be showcased in a retrospective exhibition in west London. Renowned for his unique and carefully crafted style, as well as his signature pastel-colored aesthetic, the Design Museum in Kensington will host over 600 models, props, and costumes from Anderson’s acclaimed works… Continue reading Quirky world of Wes Anderson set for Design Museum retrospective

The government has unveiled plans to invest around £102 million in upgrading and expanding GP surgeries across England. This substantial cash injection will benefit over 1,000 surgeries, providing additional space for doctors to accommodate more patients. This marks the largest public investment in healthcare facilities in the past five years and is part of the… Continue reading More than 1,000 GP surgeries to get share of £102m to modernise

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, celebrations were in full swing at Buckingham Palace. The Daily Mirror showcased a stunning image of the Red Arrow planes flying in formation above the palace, leaving red, white, and blue smoke trails behind them. The nation came together to commemorate its heroes from 80 years ago, showing… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'A day to remember' and 'PM prepares' for Russia attack

The UK minister tells BBC Breakfast it is “really inspiring” to see the Ukrainian president stand up to Russia. 4 Mar 2025 UK Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Reform UK recently faced backlash over a statement made by chairman Zia Yusuf regarding the flying of flags from council buildings. Initially, it was announced that only the Union Jack and St George’s flag would be permitted to be flown in Reform-controlled English councils, prompting criticism from Labour MP Chris Webb for supposedly “banning” the… Continue reading Reform clarifies council flag policy over Lancashire red rose row