Category: UK News

Goldman Sachs has welcomed former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as a senior advisor, following his resignation from office in July 2024. In his new role, Sunak will provide part-time guidance to the bank’s clients, drawing upon his expertise in global politics and the economy. Despite taking on this advisory position, Sunak continues to serve as… Continue reading Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs

In the wake of the Southport murders that occurred on 29 July 2024, the public inquiry investigating the tragic events has been described as one of the most heinous crimes in the history of the country. The inquiry seeks to delve into the actions of Axel Rudakubana, whose troubling behavior led to the devastating attack… Continue reading Southport attack 'one of the most egregious crimes' inquiry hears

On their way to the training session at Arena St Gallen before their upcoming match against France, Wales’ Euro 2025 team bus was involved in an accident. The Football Association of Wales (FAW) confirmed that all players and staff on the bus were unharmed, with an ambulance present to attend to the driver of the… Continue reading Euro 2025: Wales team bus involved in accident on way to training

The repercussions of the Post Office scandal have left a former sub-postmistress grappling with the harsh reality that she too could have become one of the tragic statistics. The official inquiry recently released a report highlighting how postmasters were wrongly accused of theft and false accounting, resulting in devastating consequences. Among them, the inquiry suggests… Continue reading Former sub-postmistresses react to Post Office inquiry report

In a recent court ruling at the Old Bailey, three individuals have been convicted for their involvement in an arson attack on a London warehouse associated with Ukraine on behalf of the Russian mercenary group Wagner. The culprits, identified as Jakeem Rose, Ugnius Asmena, and Nii Mensah, were found guilty of aggravated arson with intent… Continue reading Three men found guilty of Wagner Group-linked arson attack in London

In a tragic incident in Portrush, a man has been sentenced to a minimum of eight years for the manslaughter of his friend, 46-year-old Paul Rowlands. The 42-year-old culprit, Jason Murray, admitted to unlawfully killing Rowlands in the Bath Terrace area back in July 2022. After the attack, Murray callously declared himself a “hitman” at… Continue reading Portrush: Jason Murray sentenced for manslaughter of Paul Rowlands

Kevin Peachey, Cost of living correspondent Government projections show that the cost of the state pension triple lock will be three times higher by the end of the decade compared to the original estimate. The triple lock, implemented in 2011, ensures that the state pension increases annually in line with the highest figure from inflation,… Continue reading UK's pension triple lock to cost three times' higher

Resident doctors in England have once again decided to proceed with strike action as part of an ongoing pay dispute. Despite receiving a 5.4% pay rise for the current financial year, the doctors, previously known as junior doctors, argue that their wages are still approximately 20% lower in real terms compared to 2008. The British… Continue reading Resident doctors vote to strike in long-running pay dispute

As the UK braces itself for the arrival of the third heatwave of the summer, heat health alerts have been issued in anticipation of what could be the most widespread and sustained heatwave yet. With temperatures expected to exceed heatwave criteria for seven consecutive days, high pressure building up will bring plenty of sunshine and… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures set to hit 33C in third heatwave of the summer

A shooting in Kent has left a man seriously injured after being shot by police. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) reported that the incident occurred just before 21:00 BST on Monday in Hollingbourne, where officers were responding to a call. The man, who has not been identified yet, was taken to the hospital… Continue reading Man shot and seriously injured by police in Hollingbourne