Category: UK News

Members of Parliament are calling for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to acknowledge the state of Palestine, following indications from France that it will do so in the near future. The majority of MPs on the Commons foreign affairs committee are in support of immediate recognition of Palestine. The committee argues that statehood is a… Continue reading MPs urge UK to immediately recognise Palestinian state

Kelly Osbourne is mourning the loss of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, whom she describes as her “best friend.” The heavy metal pioneer passed away at the age of 76, shortly after his performance with Black Sabbath in Birmingham. Kelly, who got engaged backstage during the farewell show, is deeply affected by the loss of her… Continue reading Kelly Osbourne lost 'best friend' after Ozzy Osbourne's death

The Samaritans, a suicide prevention charity, has announced plans to close over 100 branches across the UK and Ireland. The Chief Executive of the organization conveyed in a presentation to staff that “at least half” of the branches will be shut down. Concerns have been raised by numerous branches, with some volunteers worried that the… Continue reading Samaritans to close more than 100 branches

Debbie Duncan, the mother of Jay Slater, requested the resumption of her son’s inquest after several witnesses failed to attend the last hearing in May. The inquest revealed that Jay Slater, a 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, went missing on the Spanish island of Tenerife. According to a witness, he did not appear threatened as he… Continue reading Jay Slater 'did not seem threatened', friend tells inquest

Mitchell Labiak, a Business reporter for BBC News, reported that four traders are appealing to have their rate-rigging convictions overturned following the Supreme Court’s decision to quash two rate-rigging cases on Wednesday. The traders seeking acquittal are Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, and Christian Bittar. They were convicted of manipulating the interest rates used… Continue reading Four more traders appeal rate-rigging convictions after Supreme Court ruling

The front pages of various newspapers are dominated by coverage of the ongoing strike by resident doctors. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is standing firm against the strike, stating that he will not give in to what he calls “militant doctors.” The Daily Mail reports that Streeting believes the strike, involving around 50,000 doctors, will bring… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Threat to NHS' from strikes and UK 'must do more' on Gaza

In recent years, HMP Berwyn in Wrexham has experienced a sharp rise in deliberate fires, with inmates using vapes as the primary ignition source, a report has revealed. The report, presented to the North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority, highlighted a 74.1% increase in intentional fires at the Category C men’s prison from 2023-24 to… Continue reading Berwyn prisoners found using vapes to start fires, report finds

Marcus White reported from Southampton for BBC News that a former star of ITV’s The Bill, Jeff Stewart, known for his role as PC Reg Hollis for 24 years, assisted real-life police officers in the apprehension of a suspected shoplifter in Ocean Way, Southampton. The fleeing suspect fell off a bicycle while attempting to escape… Continue reading The Bill's PC Reg Hollis helps arrest thief in Southampton

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In a groundbreaking initiative, individuals in Wales who require a gluten-free diet will soon have access to debit-style cards preloaded with funds to assist with their food purchases. This innovative approach, the first of its kind in the UK, aims to provide an alternative to the current system where individuals with conditions such as coeliac… Continue reading Wales debit card to pay for gluten free food in shops