Category: UK News

In a surprising turn of events, Jellycat, the popular British soft toy company, has left independent shop owners feeling bewildered and abandoned after abruptly announcing that it will no longer supply them. Rumours, a gift shop in Whitby, has been a loyal distributor of Jellycat plush toys for over two decades, with the brand’s products… Continue reading Jellycat: Independent shops devastated as brand pulls supply

o.uk/bbcdotcom/web/20250701-150711-e3d94715db-web-2.24.1-1/grey-placeholder.png”>Courtney Louise/The King’s Foundation While the King has been more than capable of making politics with a big P, such as in his intervention over the Greek sovereignty crisis in the ’60s and his declaration that he was the “Prince of Wales of the world”, his daily work is made much of political issues with… Continue reading Harmony Summit: Inside King Charles's fiery gathering that shone a light on his beliefs

A looming shadow of significant tax increases is casting a pall over the UK, according to Faisal Islam. Recent economic reports have painted a bleak picture of the country’s financial future. On one hand, May’s GDP figures revealed a decline in growth, while the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) forecast warned of daunting risks that… Continue reading Rachel Reeves autumn Budget will see significant tax rises

Emergency workers were called to West Wittering beach in West Sussex to assist a teenage boy who had been buried in sand by his friends. The coastguard emphasized that the teenager was very fortunate not to suffocate while buried seven feet deep in the sand. He was carefully extricated from the sand, given oxygen, and… Continue reading Teen buried in sand on West Wittering beach 'lucky' to survive

Author Raynor Winn’s new book, On Winter Hill, is facing a delay in its publication due to questions surrounding her previous bestselling work, The Salt Path, that have caused distress to her and her husband. Publisher Penguin Michael Joseph confirmed the decision to postpone the release of her fourth book was made in conjunction with… Continue reading The Salt Path: Author Raynor Winn's next book delayed due to 'distress' of newspaper investigation

t-wrapper”> Vienna mourns Bethany Bell, the ‘voice of Austria’ The BBC correspondent, who has died aged 55, is remembered for her humanity and professionalism. 12 Jun 2025 Europe Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

The new migrant returns scheme agreed upon by the home secretary and France on Thursday has been deemed “robust” enough to withstand potential legal challenges. Yvette Cooper mentioned being in close contact with European governments who have expressed concerns about the “one in, one out” deal, noting the European Union’s support in this matter. She… Continue reading UK-France migrant deal 'robust' against legal challenges, Yvette Cooper says

A man’s harrowing experience with ketamine has brought to light the devastating consequences of drug addiction. Ethan Humphreys, a 25-year-old, is living with chronic pain as a result of his former ketamine misuse. His journey with the drug began at the young age of 15 and has since taken a toll on his health, leading… Continue reading Ketamine 'epidemic' warning as Anglesey man reveals daily pain

Oasis has once again captured the hearts of their fans with their music, as their reunion has propelled the band to the top of the UK album chart. The group’s greatest hits compilation Time Flies has claimed the number one spot, accompanied by their 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? at number two. Their… Continue reading Oasis sweep UK album chart after reunion frenzy

In the village of Pollington, east Yorkshire, Emma Baxter faces a challenge at The King’s Head. Despite her love for running the last remaining pub in town, she struggles to make a profit, unable to take a salary from the business. Following the closure of other local establishments like a greengrocer and post office, she… Continue reading Pub closures: Landlords describe difficulties local taps face