Category: UK News

Six individuals, comprising five men and a 17-year-old boy, have received life sentences for the murder of 21-year-old drug dealer Janayo Lucima. Their conviction was handed down at the Old Bailey on 16 July. Lucima, who had a prior prison stint in 2021 for assisting in dismembering a musician, was fatally shot in the chest… Continue reading Six jailed for murder in 'execution-style' doorstep shooting

Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister, has made the decision to step down from her position following a tax issue involving her flat in Hove. The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne took the initiative to refer herself to the prime minister’s ethics adviser after realizing that she had not paid the required amount of stamp… Continue reading Watch: Key moments from Rayner's political career

In an ongoing investigation into a potential terror plot, authorities have apprehended four men at various locations in West Yorkshire and the Midlands. The individuals, aged 31, 33, 34, and 49, were taken into custody on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses. Subsequently, they were transported to local police stations for further interrogation following their arrest on… Continue reading Terrorism offence arrests in Leeds, Huddersfield, Derby and West Bromwich

A recent report by Cadw, the organization responsible for preserving and safeguarding Welsh heritage, has highlighted a concerning trend of increasing criminal damage to listed buildings. According to Cadw, this year could potentially witness the highest number of reported crimes involving vandalism and damage at various ancient sites throughout Wales. The surge in heritage crime… Continue reading Criminal damage to historical buildings in Wales on the rise

Following the discovery of a mobile phone hidden in the main chamber of the House of Commons, access for the public to enter the chamber has been temporarily suspended. The phone was found shortly before the Prime Minister’s Questions session on Wednesday, prompting the security measures to be enforced. Media reports suggest that the phone… Continue reading Public banned from Commons chamber after hidden phone found

A man has been sentenced to nine years in jail for his involvement in the riot outside a hotel where asylum seekers were being housed. Matthew Crossland, 32, was seen throwing wood and bricks at police and the Holiday Inn Express in Manvers, Rotherham, in August of last year. Videos showed him participating in setting… Continue reading Rioter jailed for stoking fires at Manvers asylum hotel

Angela Rayner had been a prominent figure in British politics, seen as a potential future leader. She had a tough upbringing, growing up on one of Stockport’s poorest council estates, taking care of her mother who had mental health issues. Despite leaving school without qualifications, she later went on to become the Deputy Leader of… Continue reading Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who fell from power

A recent ruling by a UK judge has determined that spending less than an hour browsing properties or shopping online during work hours does not warrant dismissal. The case involved an accountancy administrator who was awarded over £14,000 after being fired for using her work computer for personal activities such as visiting Rightmove and Amazon.… Continue reading Online shopping at work not a sackable offence, UK judge rules

In a recent announcement, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has made changes to his cabinet, appointing David Lammy as the new deputy prime minister. This decision came after Angela Rayner’s resignation from her positions in the cabinet and as deputy leader of the Labour Party. Rayner’s resignation was prompted by her admission of underpaying stamp… Continue reading Who's in Keir Starmer's cabinet?

A man, aged 40, has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder following the deaths of two women in London, which occurred five months apart. The Metropolitan Police stated that the cause of death could not be determined for Carmenza Trujillo, 53, who was discovered unresponsive in a building in Walworth in March, and… Continue reading Man arrested after two women die five months apart