Category: UK News

Dundee University has received a much-needed lifeline with an additional £40m injection from the Scottish government to help address its financial crisis. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth announced that the funding, which will be distributed over two academic years, comes with specific conditions to ensure accountability. According to Gilruth, the decision to provide the funding was… Continue reading Dundee University to receive further £40m support

Political reporter Sam Francis captured the ongoing tension within the Labour Party as Sir Keir Starmer announced his determination to move forward with the government’s welfare reform plans, despite facing a significant rebellion from Labour backbench MPs. Over 120 Labour MPs have joined forces to oppose proposed cuts to disability and sickness-related benefits, which aim… Continue reading PM vows to press on with welfare cuts despite growing rebellion

A daring escape was caught on CCTV as one of the European Brown bears at Wildwood Devon wildlife park managed to break free from its enclosure. The bear, accompanied by its partner in crime, took advantage of the opportunity to feast on a week’s worth of honey during their short-lived taste of freedom. Despite the… Continue reading CCTV shows bears raiding supplies after enclosure escape

Report: Police failed to spot abuse of murdered boy A report by a police watchdog found that a police force’s front-line officers were not adequately trained to identify child abuse, in the case of a nine-year-old boy who was later murdered by his mother and her partner at their home in Worcestershire in 2021. The… Continue reading Child abuse training failures before Alfie Steele's Droitwich murder

In Birmingham, a fire erupted at a Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) car factory, causing concern for safety and production. The incident took place on Chester Road in Castle Vale, prompting the West Midlands Fire Service to swiftly respond to the emergency before 08:15 BST. The scene was vibrant with the presence of eight crews, three… Continue reading Fifty firefighters tackle Jaguar Land Rover fire in Castle Vale

The honor of having a statue at Wimbledon is set to be bestowed upon Sir Andy Murray by the All England Club for his remarkable contributions to the sport of tennis. In 2013, Murray made history by ending Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles champion at Wimbledon with a memorable victory over Novak Djokovic.… Continue reading Andy Murray: Wimbledon statue of British tennis great earmarked for All England Club in 2027

New data released by Public Health Scotland indicates a concerning trend in the percentage of Scottish cancer patients receiving treatment within the target time frame. The figures show that almost a third of patients referred to the NHS with an urgent suspicion of cancer are waiting longer than the 62-day target to commence treatment. This… Continue reading Scotland's cancer treatment waiting times worst on record

A pair of European brown bears, Mish and Lucy, created chaos at a wildlife park near Exeter after escaping from their enclosure and heading straight for the honey store, where they indulged in a week’s worth of honey, the park confirmed. The incident led to the evacuation of the park, with trained firearms staff and… Continue reading Wildlife park near Exeter evacuated after bears escape

The Union of Farmers (UFU) is advocating for fair compensation for landowners affected by the A5 road project. More than 50 fatalities have occurred on the A5 since 2006, prompting calls for an upgrade to the road. The A5 is a crucial artery connecting Donegal, Londonderry, and Dublin, but the dual carriageway project has faced… Continue reading A5: Fair compensation needed for route landowners – UFU

Jonny Humphries and Lynette Horsburgh reported that the Hotspur building in Manchester, believed to be the city’s oldest mill, was tragically reduced to ruins due to a significant fire. The fire, which occurred on Monday, led to the partial collapse of the historic building located near Manchester Oxford Road railway station. Unfortunately, the incident resulted… Continue reading Hotspur Press left a smoking ruin after huge fire