Category: UK News

Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, is facing charges of harassment causing fear of violence against two men in August of last year, as confirmed by the Crown Prosecution Service. The CPS spokesperson stated that they have given the Metropolitan Police permission to prosecute Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, aged 42, for the alleged… Continue reading Tommy Robinson charged with harassment causing fear of violence

In April, despite the sunny weather, the month was characterized as “awful” for various economic reasons. Energy bills saw an increase, alongside the largest surge in water bills in over 35 years. Additionally, the prices of food, services, and airfares continued to rise, resulting in the highest inflation in a year, standing at 3.5% in… Continue reading Inflation surprise suggests outlook could be gloomier than we thought

BBC Wales News’ political editor Gareth Lewis reported that Wales’ first minister, Eluned Morgan, has expressed her approval of the UK government’s reversal on means-testing winter fuel payments for pensioners. In response to the policy change last year, Morgan had urged for a reassessment, and her concerns were acknowledged by the prime minister when he… Continue reading Winter fuel U-turn welcomed by Welsh first minister

In what has been described as the largest Class A drugs seizure in Northern Ireland, a man has appeared in court. The National Crime Agency (NCA) confiscated 185kg of suspected cocaine at Belfast Port, with an estimated street value of £18.5m. The seizure occurred during routine checks, leading to the arrest of 55-year-old Bulgarian national… Continue reading Belfast: Man appears in court after £18.5 million cocaine seizure

The tragic incident that unfolded at an Oxfordshire business park claimed the lives of three individuals, including firefighters Martyn Sadler, 38, and Jennie Logan, 30, alongside father-of-two Dave Chester. The family of Martyn Sadler expressed that firefighting was “always in his blood,” highlighting his unwavering dedication and passion for the job. Despite the immense sorrow… Continue reading Bicester firefighter Martyn Sadler was true hero, family says

Northern Ireland’s health minister, Mike Nesbitt, has given the green light to the introduction of the region’s first regional obesity management service. This decision comes after a period of public consultation conducted by the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH highlighted the current lack of specialist weight management services available to health service patients in… Continue reading First obesity management service to be launched in NI

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Sir Keir Starmer has announced a reversal of the previous year’s controversial decision to cut winter fuel payments, which impacted over nine million pensioners. The eligibility for the pension top-up was tightened last year, resulting in many pensioners missing out on payments worth up to £300. During Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir stated that the… Continue reading Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts

Marks & Spencer has announced that their online services will be facing disruptions until July as a result of a cyber-attack that took place last month. Customers have been experiencing difficulties with online orders for almost a month, and the retailer anticipates that these disruptions will persist throughout June and into July as operations are… Continue reading M&S cyber-attack disruption to last until July and cost £300m

The UK is experiencing a surge in inflation, driven by an increase in household bills. Official data shows that inflation rose to 3.5% in April from 2.6% in March. Water, gas, and electricity prices rose on April 1st, along with various other bills, surpassing the Bank of England’s 2% target. The Office for National Statistics… Continue reading UK inflation rate jumps to highest in more than a year