Category: UK News

The BBC has learned that the government plans to announce the development of a new rail connection linking Birmingham and Manchester. This proposal revives a component of the former HS2 high-speed rail initiative, although the section between these two cities was previously dropped by the administration led by Rishi Sunak. Alongside this, the government is… Continue reading New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed

Over 300 officers and staff within the Metropolitan Police have identified themselves as members of the Freemasons or similar “hierarchical associations,” following a directive issued by the force last month, a High Court judge revealed. This declaration requirement stems from a recent update to the Met’s policy on declarable associations, introduced in December, which mandates… Continue reading Hundreds of Met officers and staff declare Freemasons links

For the first time in its history, the Red Arrows will be under the leadership of a woman. Wing Commander Sasha Nash has succeeded Wing Commander Adam Collins as the top officer of the Royal Air Force’s renowned aerobatic display team. Nash described this role as the “opportunity of a lifetime,” expressing immense pride in… Continue reading Red Arrows get first woman leader

The Liberal Democrats have unveiled a proposal worth £1.5 billion aimed at granting patients in England a legal right to be seen in Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments within 12 hours. This initiative addresses what they describe as a “deadly corridor crisis,” where patients experience prolonged waits in hospital corridors. Sir Ed Davey, the party… Continue reading Lib Dems set out plan to end 12-hour A&E waits

Ministers have remained tight-lipped about the future of the chief constable of West Midlands Police following the controversial decision to prohibit Israeli football supporters from attending a match. The ban, which affected fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv during their November game against Aston Villa, was justified by West Midlands Police on the grounds of safety… Continue reading Minister will not be drawn on West Midlands police chief future after Maccabi ban

Over the past five years, health and social care workers in Northern Ireland have endured more than 72,000 instances of physical and verbal abuse, as disclosed by the Department of Health. These alarming statistics were provided to Diane Dodds, a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) assembly member, who received the data through an official written question… Continue reading NI health: More than 72,000 attacks on staff in five years 'appalling'

The BBC is set to file a motion to dismiss the $5 billion lawsuit that former US President Donald Trump brought against it concerning the portrayal of his January 6, 2021, speech in a Panorama documentary. Trump initiated the legal action last month in a Florida court, accusing the BBC of defamation and breaching a… Continue reading BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out

As Scotland prepares for Budget Day, the decisions set to be announced at Holyrood are expected to have wide-reaching effects beyond the political sphere. Key areas such as income tax, housing, education, and welfare benefits will be addressed, with implications felt across communities. With the upcoming election only a few months away, BBC Scotland News… Continue reading 'We need housing help in the Budget – or I'll never be independent'

A group of Labour MPs has called on the UK government to reject China’s plan to establish a large embassy in London, raising significant security concerns just days before the government’s decision deadline. In a letter addressed to Communities Secretary Steve Reed, these nine parliamentarians warned that the new embassy, planned for Royal Mint Court,… Continue reading Labour MPs urge minister to reject Chinese mega embassy

Lord Mandelson has issued a personal apology to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein regarding his ongoing friendship with the convicted sex offender. This development comes after the former cabinet minister initially faced criticism for restricting his weekend apology to addressing only the system failures that allowed abuse to happen. On Monday evening in a statement… Continue reading Mandelson apologises for continuing Epstein friendship