Category: UK News

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has urged the government to reconsider or clarify the law after the apprehension of comedian Graham Linehan for online posts. Linehan, 50, was detained on suspicion of inciting violence towards trans individuals on X under the Public Order Act. Sir Mark Rowley of the Met defended the officers involved in the… Continue reading Met Police chief calls for law change after Graham Linehan arrest

Sandie Peggie, a nurse who was suspended following an altercation with a trans doctor in a women’s changing room, has initiated a new legal claim against NHS Fife. This legal action is separate from her previous case with the health board and Dr. Beth Upton, whom she took to an employment tribunal. Peggie alleges harassment… Continue reading Sandie Peggie raises further legal action against NHS Fife

The upcoming by-election to fill the vacant seat left by the late Labour Caerphilly politician Hefin David has been scheduled for next month. The Welsh Parliament has confirmed that the vote will be held in the constituency on Thursday, October 23rd. Mr. David, who had been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since… Continue reading Caerphilly Senedd by-election announced after death of Hefin David

BBC News’ Economics editor Faisal Islam and Business reporter Michael Race reported that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the date for the upcoming Budget, which is set to take place on Wednesday, 26th November. Reeves will use this opportunity to outline the government’s plans for taxation and spending to fund essential services like hospitals, schools,… Continue reading Budget to be held on 26 November, Rachel Reeves announces

Justice Minister Naomi Long issued an apology following the apprehension of convicted killer James Meehan, who had absconded for nine months after being granted day release from Magilligan prison. Meehan, serving a life sentence for the murder of Jim McFadden in Londonderry in 2007, was finally arrested in the Republic of Ireland last week. Questions… Continue reading Minister apologises to man's family over killer's release

Esther Ghey, the mother of Brianna Ghey who was tragically murdered, believes that a prohibition on mobile phones in schools could have significantly aided her daughter’s life. Ghey has reached out to the government, advocating for a compulsory ban on phones in schools, with notable figures such as Kate Winslet and Stephen Graham supporting her… Continue reading Brianna Ghey's mother calls for school smartphone ban

The English government is making strides to prohibit the sale of energy drinks like Red Bull, Monster, and Prime to individuals under the age of 16 in various establishments, including shops, restaurants, cafes, vending machines, and online. Despite most supermarkets already implementing a voluntary ban, it is estimated that up to a third of children… Continue reading Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

BBC Scotland News reported that a farmer from South Uist, Donald John Cameron, is claiming that sea eagles are responsible for the disappearance of five Shetland pony foals from his hillside croft. According to Cameron, the foals vanished without a trace over a nine-week period between May and July, with him frequently observing the birds… Continue reading Farmer claims sea eagles snatched his five Shetland pony foals

Political editor at BBC South East, Charlotte Wright, reported that the Deputy Leader of Reform UK, Richard Tice, has criticized the abuse of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision system by some parents. Tice stated that certain children who do not actually require SEND provision are receiving it, causing a “major crisis” in… Continue reading SEND system 'hijacked' by parents, Reform UK's Richard Tice says

Billy Cooper, a roofer from south-west London, is part of a group of 30 individuals in Sutton who are proudly attaching Union flags to lampposts. According to Mr. Cooper, this act is a symbol of British pride and unity. He emphasizes that being British should not be considered taboo, and people should take pride in… Continue reading Why I am putting up Union flags on my high street in Sutton