Category: UK News

The Scottish government’s agency responsible for ferries and ports is set to take Ardrossan Harbour into public ownership, with the deal expected to be finalized this month, according to the transport secretary. Fiona Hyslop confirmed that negotiations between Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), which is wholly government-owned, and Peel Ports, the current harbour owner, have… Continue reading Deal agreed to take Ardrossan harbour into public ownership

Award-winning rapper Ghetts, whose birth name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following a tragic hit-and-run incident in northeast London. The 41-year-old was convicted at the Old Bailey after admitting to causing the death of 20-year-old university student Yubin Tamang through dangerous driving. The fatal collision occurred in the early… Continue reading Rapper Ghetts jailed over fatal London hit-and-run

The UK government is currently contemplating the deployment of a Royal Navy warship to the Mediterranean to bolster security around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. This consideration follows recent criticisms from the Cypriot government over perceived deficiencies in air defence amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The warship under review for this task is HMS… Continue reading UK considers sending Royal Navy warship to Cyprus

British nationals currently trapped in the Middle East have expressed frustration to the BBC over the lack of clear communication regarding available travel options amid ongoing missile attacks linked to Iran’s retaliatory strikes. Since Saturday, air traffic across the region has been heavily affected, with thousands of flights cancelled due to escalating tensions following a… Continue reading We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is scheduled to present the Spring Statement on Tuesday, providing an update on the UK’s economic outlook and government plans. This announcement will be accompanied by the publication of updated figures on growth, inflation, unemployment, government spending, and tax revenue projections for the coming years. Notably, these forecasts will exclude potential effects… Continue reading What time is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?

The 2014 Scottish independence referendum was a pivotal event that elicited contrasting emotions among supporters of both sides. For those favoring Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom, the result brought joy, while advocates for Scottish independence faced disappointment. In the early hours of September 19, 2014, the announcement from Glenrothes confirmed the victory of… Continue reading Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland

A woman from Cardiff has been praised for her clever money-saving strategy after managing to send a month’s worth of clothing for just £2.59, successfully avoiding a £30 luggage fee on a recent flight. Laura Poole, 33, neatly packed her outfits into a gym bag, which she then wrapped in a carrier bag and posted… Continue reading Cardiff woman dodges £30 flight luggage fee by posting her clothes for £2.59

Over the course of nearly two days, both the defence secretary and the foreign secretary struggled to clearly explain the government’s position on the US and Israel’s strikes against Iran. Their inability to present a coherent public stance raised questions about the rationale behind the government’s approach. During this period, the Prime Minister openly acknowledged… Continue reading Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet

A decade ago, the government delivered a presentation to teenagers comparing student loan repayments to a £30-a-month mobile phone contract, according to information uncovered by BBC News. This presentation was part of a broader initiative called “student finance tours” which ran from 2011 until 2017. Graduates employed by a private firm were tasked with visiting… Continue reading 'Misleading' school talks compared student loans to £30 phone contracts

Marking five years since the tragic killing of Sarah Everard, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, acknowledged the ongoing mistrust many women feel toward the police force. In an interview, he highlighted that the force has been deeply affected by “several ghastly cases of police officers committing awful offences against women,” which inevitably undermines… Continue reading I understand why women don't trust the police, says Met chief on Sarah Everard anniversary