Category: UK News

In a dazzling display of football prowess, England secured their spot in the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 with a resounding victory over Wales. After a crucial 4-0 win against the Netherlands, the Lionesses showcased their determination in Switzerland by thrashing Wales 6-1. Despite a setback with a 2-1 loss to France in the opening match,… Continue reading England building 'urgency' at Euro 2025 – are they ready for Sweden?

Annabel Rackham, a culture reporter, reports on Drake’s final performance at London’s Wireless Festival, which left fans feeling a bit shortchanged as the rapper’s headline slot ended after just 40 minutes. Despite appearing on stage ten minutes earlier than scheduled, Drake made a promise to perform until his microphone was cut off due to the… Continue reading Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless set ends after 40 minutes

In an interview with the Times, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey indicated that the central bank is prepared to implement more significant interest rate cuts if there are signs of a slowdown in the job market. Bailey expressed his belief that the trajectory for interest rates is downward, with the current rate at 4.25%,… Continue reading Bank of England prepared to cut rates if job market slows, says governor

The recent State of the UK Climate report issued by the Met Office highlights the alarming trend of increasing heat and rainfall in the country. The report indicates a significant shift in weather patterns, with more hot days and fewer cold nights being experienced. This change is largely attributed to the impacts of global warming,… Continue reading Met Office: Extreme weather the UK's new normal

An MLA has criticized the support available for victims of revenge porn in Northern Ireland, labeling it as insufficient. Cara Hunter of the Social Democratic and Labour Party pointed out the lack of assistance in removing intimate images shared without consent, indicating a serious deficiency in urgency on the matter. Unlike other regions within the… Continue reading Revenge porn: Victim support in NI 'not good enough'

A formal invitation has been extended to former US President Donald Trump by King Charles III to embark on a second state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit is scheduled to take place from September 17th to 19th and will be hosted at Windsor Castle, as Buckingham Palace is undergoing renovations at the time.… Continue reading Trump will be hosted by King at Windsor during second state visit

The front pages of various newspapers showcase a wide array of stories today, covering topics from peace talks amongst royal family aides to warnings over Israeli “ethnic cleansing” plans. The Sun features the headline “Time to clear the heir, papa” in relation to the reported “peace summit” between King aides and Prince Harry. On the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Royal peace talks' and 'Sinner takes it all'

Prosecutions for fare evasion on London Underground have reached a six-year high, as seen in figures obtained by the BBC. Transport for London (TfL) prosecuted 3,691 individuals on the Tube in 2024-25, along with issuing 13,118 penalty fare notices (PFNs) and 850 written warnings. While there was a surge in PFNs (12,527) on London Overground… Continue reading Tube fare evasion prosecutions highest since 2019

Armagh Observatory is commemorating a remarkable milestone in meteorological history as it celebrates 230 years of consistent weather recording. This unparalleled tradition of hand-written data collection distinguishes it as the lengthiest sequence of continuous weather observations in the UK and Ireland. To honor this significant anniversary, events are taking place at the observatory on Monday.… Continue reading Armagh Observatory: 230 years of unbroken weather recordings

A recent incident on TikTok has highlighted the prevalence of disinformation on social media platforms. Grace Wolstenholme, a popular TikTok creator known for her videos discussing living with cerebral palsy, was shocked to discover a video claiming she was dead circulating on the platform. Despite gaining 1.3 million followers since 2021, Wolstenholme found herself at… Continue reading TikTok creator warns of disinformation after death hoax video