Category: UK News

The latest publication from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has identified several companies, including British Gas’s parent company Centrica, Euro Garages, and Holland & Barrett, for failing to adequately compensate their staff, resulting in fines exceeding £10 million. The list, which includes nearly 500 employers, revealed that more than 42,000 workers were reimbursed… Continue reading Centrica and Holland & Barrett fined for underpaying staff

In the most recent installment of The Celebrity Traitors, tensions ran high as strange shrieks echoed throughout the competition. The task at hand involved celebrity contestants, such as Alan Carr, Celia Imrie, and Lucy Beaumont, asking banshees to sing and relaying the songs into a well. Social media was buzzing with comments about the bizarre… Continue reading Celebrity Traitors episode 4: Strange shrieks by Clare Balding, Celia Imrie and Stephen Fry

In Birmingham, a tunnel-boring machine (TBM) known as Elizabeth has successfully completed its journey for HS2 tunnel digging. The machine, which began its work in Warwickshire 19 months ago, finally reached Washwood Heath on Monday. With this breakthrough, the 28-mile tunnel excavation between Old Oak Common in north-west London and Birmingham has been concluded, marking… Continue reading HS2 tunnelling machine's Birmingham breakthrough

A groundbreaking injection that offers protection against HIV has been approved for use in England and Wales, aligning the regions’ policies with Scotland. The injection, known as cabotegravir (CAB-LA), is administered six times a year or every other month, providing an alternative to daily pills for HIV prevention. Experts are optimistic that this new form… Continue reading First injection to stop HIV approved

The recent China spy case has dominated newspaper headlines for two consecutive days, with the Telegraph shedding light on the individuals who are now facing scrutiny in the aftermath. Prime Minister might potentially have to testify in public following inquiries announced by two parliamentary committees into the “fiasco”. In response to the release of witness… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'China spy fiasco' and 'Ban' on Israeli fans a 'national disgrace'

y sweaty. It’s so normal,’ said TikTok beauty influencer Remi Bader This acceptance of sweat is a marked shift from years gone by. “Active wear didn’t have the same cultural cachet five or 10 years ago,” Alex Simpson, the creative director of Sweaty Betty, tells the BBC. “Back then, the aspiration was being very thin… Continue reading Traitors Alan Carr: Why talking about sweat stopped being a taboo

The prime minister has spoken out against the decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an Aston Villa match, calling it a “wrong decision.” This move was made due to safety concerns surrounding the Europa League match on 6 November. Sir Keir Starmer criticized the decision, emphasizing that antisemitism should not be tolerated,… Continue reading Wrong to stop Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match, says PM

In County Antrim, more than 20 children have gone missing from a school since the beginning of the term, contributing to a total of over 50 children unaccounted for in the school system. The Education Authority of Northern Ireland has reached out to school principals seeking assistance in locating these missing children. Among those missing… Continue reading 50 children unaccounted for in the school system

In Southwark, south London, a modern take on traditional almshouses aimed at tackling loneliness has been awarded the prestigious prize for Britain’s best new building. The Appleby Blue Almshouse project, consisting of 59 affordable flats for individuals over 65, has been recognized with the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (Riba) Stirling Prize. Situated in Bermondsey,… Continue reading Riba Stirling Prize 2025: Appleby Blue Almshouse named Britain's best new building

Afryl Davies, a woman from Cardiff, has been navigating a difficult and emotional battle to obtain her husband’s death certificate in Welsh following his passing. Her husband, Aled Glynne Davies, was a strong advocate for the Welsh language, believing that it belonged to everyone, not just native speakers. The couple, who were both fluent Welsh… Continue reading Cardiff woman calls for death certificates to be issued in Welsh