Category: UK News

The attempt to extort a nursery chain by hackers through posting stolen images and data about children on the darknet seems to have taken an unexpected turn. The criminals initially began posting profiles of the children on their website, threatening to continue until a ransom in Bitcoin was paid. They also went as far as… Continue reading Hackers delete data stolen in nursery cyber-attack after backlash

Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, will be implementing a new tourist tax for visitors booking overnight stays starting next summer. This levy, amounting to 5%, will be added on top of the cost of accommodation for stays after 24 July 2026. With Edinburgh taking the lead in this decision, other popular destinations are also considering following suit.… Continue reading Where will a tourist tax be introduced in Scotland?

A former bishop and vicar both caught up in separate abuse scandals were shielded by the Church in Wales despite warnings and reports of misconduct dating back to the 1980s. Anthony Pierce, a former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, was sentenced to over four years in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of indecent… Continue reading Church in Wales knew about abuse claims against former priest Anthony Pierce

The UK government is planning changes to the asylum system that will require refugees to wait longer than the current five years before they can apply to settle permanently in the country. Additionally, the route allowing refugees to automatically bring close relatives to the UK, which was temporarily suspended in September, will be permanently scrapped.… Continue reading Refugees to face longer route to settlement rights

Renowned scientist and conservationist Dame Jane Goodall passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking research and tireless advocacy for wildlife. Goodall, known for her work with chimpanzees, revolutionized our understanding of these primates through her years of observation and study. Despite facing cynicism and sexism in the scientific community,… Continue reading Dame Jane Goodall revolutionised our understanding of our closest primate cousins

Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall, a leading authority on chimpanzees, passed away at the age of 91. Her groundbreaking research shed light on the close relationship between humans and chimpanzees, while her unwavering dedication to conservation initiatives left a lasting impact worldwide. Dr. Goodall’s death, due to natural causes during a speaking tour in California, was… Continue reading Conservationist Dame Jane Doodall dies aged 91

Lawyers representing Prince Harry have raised concerns that the Prince and Princess of Wales may have been subjected to illicit information gathering by the Daily Mail’s publisher, during a preliminary hearing at the High Court. Prince William’s 21st birthday celebration details were potentially obtained through deceitful means by a private investigator, while it seemed that… Continue reading William may have been target of Mail publisher blagging, Harry's lawyer says

A man has been charged by the Police Scotland in connection with the death of Graham Wright, whose remains were discovered in Loch Lomond. Graham, aged 38, was last seen in the Gorbals area of Glasgow on August 20th. His remains were found at the Rubha Dubh, near Firkin Point, on September 13th. The circumstances… Continue reading Man charged over human remains found at Loch Lomond

nd made it clear that he would not discuss it in front of other staff. Exposed In the programme aired on 3 March, viewers saw footage filmed by Rory of officers discussing strip searching female detainees, and talking in a sexually explicit way about a woman they had just arrested. And police officers were also… Continue reading Why the BBC went undercover in the Met Police to investigate claims of racism and misogyny

Security detail funding for Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has been slashed by 75%, according to Zia Yusuf, the party’s head of policy. Yusuf stated that parliamentary officials made the decision two weeks ago for unknown reasons, but party donors have stepped in to ensure Farage’s security remains intact. While the Commons authorities declined… Continue reading Donors covering Farage security after cuts, Reform UK claims