Category: UK News

new plan – attack the same industrial estate, this time with the help of a disgruntled ex-serviceman. Kirill Yakulev was a former soldier from the Soviet Union who was employed by Mitie Security to work in a control room on site during the night. He drove there on the night of 22 March, parked his… Continue reading Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia's mercenary group Wagner

The proposal to allow landlords in England to enforce special insurance for tenants who own pets has been put on hold by the government. This measure was part of the Renters’ Rights Bill introduced last year, aiming to provide tenants with stronger legal rights in terms of keeping animals. However, Labour ministers have decided to… Continue reading Ministers ditch pet insurance rule for renters in England

Postmasters who were victims of the Post Office scandal are finally seeing some light shed on the horror they endured. The faulty Horizon computer system led to over 900 sub-postmasters being wrongfully prosecuted for money that appeared to have gone missing from their branch accounts. Sir Wyn Williams has released the initial part of his… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Exhausted, angry, heartbroken – Postmasters react to report

Political reporter Sam Francis and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman reported on French President Emmanuel Macron’s statements regarding the collaboration between the UK and France to halt small boat crossings. Macron expressed the dedication of both countries to address the issue, emphasizing the need for a joint effort and European support for an effective and… Continue reading France and UK to stop small boats together, says Macron

Legal action is being pursued regarding a controversial bonfire in south Belfast, with concerns surrounding environmental legislation and human rights. The bonfire, situated near a major electricity substation between the Donegall Road and the Westlink, poses a threat to the power supply for Belfast City Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital. Multiple agencies, including the… Continue reading Bonfire: Pre-action legal proceedings after fears of hospital power cuts

Tragic circumstances unfolded when a newborn baby passed away after her mother was reportedly left unattended by midwives during birth. Liliwen Iris Thomas tragically died on October 10, 2022, just 20 hours after being born at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The inquest revealed that there was a failure in providing proper care… Continue reading Baby Liliwen Thomas died after unattended mum gave birth in coma

Goldman Sachs has welcomed former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as a senior advisor, following his resignation from office in July 2024. In his new role, Sunak will provide part-time guidance to the bank’s clients, drawing upon his expertise in global politics and the economy. Despite taking on this advisory position, Sunak continues to serve as… Continue reading Rishi Sunak takes job at Goldman Sachs

In the wake of the Southport murders that occurred on 29 July 2024, the public inquiry investigating the tragic events has been described as one of the most heinous crimes in the history of the country. The inquiry seeks to delve into the actions of Axel Rudakubana, whose troubling behavior led to the devastating attack… Continue reading Southport attack 'one of the most egregious crimes' inquiry hears

On their way to the training session at Arena St Gallen before their upcoming match against France, Wales’ Euro 2025 team bus was involved in an accident. The Football Association of Wales (FAW) confirmed that all players and staff on the bus were unharmed, with an ambulance present to attend to the driver of the… Continue reading Euro 2025: Wales team bus involved in accident on way to training

The repercussions of the Post Office scandal have left a former sub-postmistress grappling with the harsh reality that she too could have become one of the tragic statistics. The official inquiry recently released a report highlighting how postmasters were wrongly accused of theft and false accounting, resulting in devastating consequences. Among them, the inquiry suggests… Continue reading Former sub-postmistresses react to Post Office inquiry report