Category: UK News

TikTok is set to lay off a significant number of employees in the UK who are responsible for moderating the content on the social media platform. This move comes as TikTok plans to shift this work to its other offices in Europe, aiming to enhance its moderation capabilities through the use of artificial intelligence (AI).… Continue reading TikTok to lay off hundreds of UK content moderators

Kate Whannel, a political reporter, reported that the government is in the process of seeking the right to appeal against a High Court ruling that prevented asylum seekers from being housed in an Essex hotel. Epping Forest District Council had obtained a temporary injunction earlier in the week to prevent individuals from being placed at… Continue reading Home Office seeks to appeal against court ruling on asylum hotel

Actor Noel Clarke has lost his libel case against the Guardian, after he sued the newspaper’s publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct. The Doctor Who and Kidulthood star took Guardian News and Media (GNM) to court after the paper ran a series of stories in 2021 claiming he had used his power in the… Continue reading Noel Clarke: Actor's libel case against the Guardian dismissed

Karen Gillan, the Scottish actress, has announced that she will be starring in a new version of the 80s cult classic movie Highlander alongside Henry Cavill. The former Doctor Who star, who hails from Inverness, shared on Instagram her excitement about the role, stating that her dialect coach won’t be needed. Gillan expressed her thrill… Continue reading Karen Gillan joins Henry Cavill in the cast of Highlander movie reboot

As the bank holiday weekend approaches, millions of travelers in the UK are bracing for potential disruptions across various modes of transportation. The looming strike by the RMT union on CrossCountry routes from Aberdeen to Cornwall over pay, safety, and staffing is expected to cause significant rail disruptions. Additionally, the RAC has cautioned about busy… Continue reading Travellers warned of bank holiday disruption

A fatal stabbing incident in west Belfast on Thursday evening claimed the life of a man in his 30s. The tragic event occurred in the Mulberry Park area of Twinbrook around 20:15 BST. Following the incident, another man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently under police custody. The Police… Continue reading West Belfast: Murder investigation after stabbing incident

An examination of a Neolithic cow’s tooth unearthed at Stonehenge suggests that the animal likely hailed from Wales, supporting the notion that cattle played a role in transporting the massive stones. Scientists from the British Geological Society, Cardiff University, and University College London dissected the tooth, which was discovered alongside the ancient landmark’s south entrance… Continue reading Stonehenge cow's tooth provides fresh clue on monument's origins

Scottish Conservative MSP Jeremy Balfour has announced his resignation from the party, citing concerns about its shift towards “reactionary politics” under the leadership of Russell Findlay. Balfour, who served as the Tory spokesperson on social justice, expressed his intention to sit as an independent until the upcoming Holyrood election in May. In his resignation letter,… Continue reading MSP Jeremy Balfour resigns from Conservatives

Leila Nathoo, a political correspondent, alongside political reporter Becky Morton, have reported on the government’s forthcoming plans to crack down on individuals who continue to claim child benefit after departing the UK. With an estimated £350m in savings projected over the next five years, claimants residing outside the UK for more than eight weeks will… Continue reading Crackdown planned on people wrongly claiming child benefit abroad

Residents of a homeless hostel in Belfast are voicing their concerns over a bed bug infestation that is affecting their health. Centenary House, managed by the Salvation Army, has been reported to have a bed bug problem since June. John, a resident, expressed disappointment in how the hostel staff handled the situation, stating that the… Continue reading Bed bugs: Salvation Army hostel residents say they are being made ill