Category: UK News

Special school summer schemes in Northern Ireland will proceed this year after a sudden reversal by the Education Authority (EA), which had initially announced their cancellation. The original decision to scrap these programs sparked significant outrage among parents, prompting the Northern Ireland Assembly to be recalled early from its Easter recess to address the matter.… Continue reading Stormont: U-turn over decision to cancel special school summer schemes

An investigation carried out by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has found no evidence to support claims of “family voting” or voter coercion during the Gorton and Denton by-election. The inquiry followed allegations raised by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who reported suspected illegal activity to both GMP and the Electoral Commission after the election last… Continue reading No evidence of 'family voting' in Gorton and Denton by-election

The Metropolitan Police have revealed that one man in his 60s has been questioned under caution as part of their ongoing investigation into individuals potentially involved in enabling or facilitating criminal conduct by the late Mohamed Al Fayed, former owner of the Harrods department store. This individual was questioned on suspicion of aiding and abetting… Continue reading Man interviewed on suspicion of sex trafficking in Al Fayed investigation

Corey Edwards, a Reform UK candidate, has resigned ahead of the upcoming Welsh Parliament election following the emergence of a photograph in which he appears to make a Nazi salute. Edwards had recently been announced as the party’s lead candidate for the Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg constituency. Prior to joining Reform, he served as a special… Continue reading Reform candidate quits Senedd election after appearing to do Nazi salute

A 16-year-old boy from Northumberland has been sentenced to three and a half years in detention, followed by an additional year under supervision, after admitting involvement with a proscribed neo-Nazi organization. The youth, whose identity remains protected due to his age, was found guilty of membership in The Base, a paramilitary group promoting white supremacy… Continue reading Northumberland teen jailed for belonging to banned neo-Nazi group

Fuel prices have climbed to new heights, with the average cost of petrol surpassing 150p per litre for the first time since May 2024. Diesel prices have also increased, reaching over 177p per litre, shortly after a series of US and Israeli attacks targeted Iran. These developments come amid ongoing regional tensions that continue to… Continue reading Petrol price above 150p a litre for first time in nearly two years

Support for former international footballer Nia Jones surged online after she became the target of sexist remarks following her co-commentary on Wales’ World Cup play-off semi-final loss in Cardiff. The criticism emerged on social media, particularly on a post in the Wales Football Fans Facebook group, where a male user questioned why Jones “can’t just… Continue reading Wales fans rally as World Cup play-offs commentator Nia Jones faces sexist abuse

A Russian national, Matvei Rumiantsev, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The case came to light when Barron Trump, the youngest son of the US president, reported to UK police that he had witnessed a woman being attacked during a video call. Rumiantsev, aged… Continue reading Man jailed for four years after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police

Ahmad Mulakhil, an asylum seeker from Afghanistan, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl. The incident took place last summer in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, and sparked public protests in the area. Last month, jurors delivered a guilty verdict against the 23-year-old, finding him responsible for… Continue reading Afghan asylum seeker jailed for raping girl, 12, in Nuneaton

Consumer confidence in the UK is showing signs of weakening amid growing concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. According to recent findings from research company GfK, its Consumer Confidence Barometer for March reflects increasing uncertainty about the UK’s economic prospects over the next year. The survey also highlights a decline… Continue reading Consumer confidence hit by 'ripple of fear' over Iran war