Category: UK News

A jury in Isleworth Crown Court has found a woman not guilty of charges related to an illegal abortion. Nicola Packer, 45, was acquitted of unlawfully administering a poison or noxious substance to herself with the intent of causing a miscarriage. The emotional scene in court saw Ms. Packer in tears upon hearing the verdict.… Continue reading Woman accused of illegal abortion cleared by jury

According to a recent report from the Office for Students (OfS), over 40% of universities in England are projected to be facing financial deficits by the summer. This alarming statistic has prompted universities to take drastic measures such as closing courses and selling off buildings in an attempt to reduce costs. Despite these efforts, the… Continue reading Four in 10 universities face financial challenges

BBC Scotland Political Editor Glenn Campbell has reported that First Minister John Swinney has taken a stance against a proposed bill that would legalize assisted dying in Scotland. The legislation, brought forward by Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur, is set to be voted on by MSPs on May 13. If passed, the bill would allow… Continue reading John Swinney says he will not support assisted in Scotland

A barrister has alleged in the High Court in Dublin that Gerry Adams never sued the media over claims of being in the IRA because he was part of its army council until 2005. The statement was made as the BBC defends itself in a defamation case brought by Mr. Adams. Despite repeated questions about… Continue reading Gerry Adams: Court hears why he never sued over IRA allegations

Ochuko Ojiri, a well-known art dealer who previously featured as an expert on the popular television show Bargain Hunt, is facing charges related to terrorism, as stated by the Metropolitan Police. The 53-year-old from west London is accused of eight counts of “failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated… Continue reading Bargain Hunt art dealer Ochuko Ojiri charged with terror offences

Scotland’s west coast ferry services will now be operated by CalMac Ferries Ltd, the existing publicly-owned operator, as the contract has been directly awarded to them by the Scottish government. This decision signifies a shift towards a “public service model” rather than being run solely for commercial purposes. The previous contract for the Clyde and… Continue reading CalMac directly awarded contract to run west coast ferry services

An interim report has stated that the root cause of the fire that led to the shutdown of Heathrow Airport, affecting hundreds of thousands of journeys worldwide, remains unknown. The report, released by the National Energy System Operator (Neso), revealed that a transformer disconnected and caught fire at a nearby electrical substation in Hayes, west… Continue reading Heathrow: Airport shutdown cause still unknown, report says

Coleen Rooney expressed a sense of relief following the conclusion of her legal battle with Rebekah Vardy, indicating her readiness to move forward with her life. After a judge ruled that Mrs. Vardy must pay over £1.4m in Mrs. Rooney’s legal costs, stemming from their well-publicized “Wagatha Christie” libel trial, the victorious Mrs. Rooney took… Continue reading Coleen Rooney speaks of 'relief' at end of Wagatha Christie legal saga

A tragic incident unfolded in Derby city center resulting in the death of 37-year-old Gurvinder Johal. The suspect, Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing Johal inside a Lloyds bank on St Peter’s Street. The incident took place just after 14:30 BST on a Tuesday, and Nur is set to appear… Continue reading Man charged with murder after Derby bank stabbing

The recent trade deal between the UK and the US marks a significant achievement for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his government. The UK has been eager for this agreement since the wave of global tariffs unleashed by former President Donald Trump. Negotiations had been ongoing, with talks indicating that a deal was in… Continue reading Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer