Category: UK News

Rishi Sunak, the UK Chancellor, has issued a warning that extremist groups are threatening the country’s “multi-faith democracy” and the UK must face these groups head-on. The Chancellor has expressed concerns that both Islamist extremist groups and the far-right were a two-pronged attack on the UK’s social fabric. He had also voiced concerns over protests… Continue reading We must face down extremists undermining democracy, says Rishi Sunak

Campaigners have expressed their dissatisfaction with the lack of support for children with gender dysphoria in Wales. Those seeking medical advice or treatment have to travel to London. With no equivalent access to support services for young people in Wales, some families have been forced to access private treatment. A report from the children’s commissioner… Continue reading Transgender children in Wales needs more help – campaigners

New research has revealed that the cost of living in towns that are within commuting distance of major cities has risen massively over the last three years. According to Zoopla, the cost of new rentals in locations including Newport, Bradford and Bolton increased by over a third between 2020 and 2023. While cities such as… Continue reading Rents soar in towns as tenants priced out of cities

A police pursuit in the Clapham area of south London ended in a shooting that injured three people. Two of the victims suffered injuries from shotgun pellets fired by a moped rider, while the third was hit by the motorcycle itself. The incident took place just before 5 PM GMT, and the suspects fled the… Continue reading Clapham shooting: Three hurt during moped police pursuit

Former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock is awaiting a judgement on whether a libel claim against him by Independent MP Andrew Bridgen will proceed. Bridgen has taken legal action against Hancock over a tweet he posted in response to a comment Bridgen made regarding Covid-19 vaccines in January 2023. Hancock’s tweet called Bridgen’s statements “disgusting… Continue reading Matt Hancock MP awaits ruling on antisemitism libel claim by Andrew Bridgen MP

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A woman has been detained under the Mental Health Act after being arrested on suspicion of murdering three children in Sea Mills, Bristol. The bodies of Fares Bash, seven, Joury Bash, three, and nine-month-old Mohammed Bash, were discovered on 18 February. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that the woman had been assessed by medical experts… Continue reading Bristol deaths: Woman detained under Mental Health Act

Two individuals have lost their lives after a road crash involving three vehicles in County Antrim. The incident happened on Ballyhill Road near Crumlin late Thursday night. The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed that a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s died at the scene. The crash involved a grey… Continue reading Crumlin: Man and woman killed in three-vehicle crash

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Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia El-Nakla have announced that they are expecting their second child this summer. In a statement, Yousaf expressed his delight at the news and thanked the early pregnancy unit at Ninewells Hospital for their support. The couple’s eldest daughter, Amal, is four years old, while Yousaf is also… Continue reading Humza Yousaf and wife expecting baby in July