Category: UK News

A new reform in England and Wales will now allow prisoners, including serious offenders, to become eligible for early release after serving just a third of their sentence. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced this decision following recommendations from an independent sentencing review conducted by former Conservative Lord Chancellor David Gauke. While most of the proposals… Continue reading Government to press ahead with shorter prison sentence plans

In a dramatic incident in Herefordshire, a train collided with a tractor and trailer on a level crossing, resulting in the suspension of rail services. The Manchester-to-Cardiff train, with 56 passengers on board, was involved in the crash, causing minor injuries to some passengers. Despite the impact, the train managed to stay on the tracks,… Continue reading Leominster rail crash: Rail lines at stop as train hits tractor

The first minister of Wales has come under fire for failing to meet a key promise regarding NHS waiting times. Back in December, Eluned Morgan vowed to reduce the number of patients waiting two years or longer for planned treatments from 24,000 to around 8,000 by the spring. However, as of March, the figure stood… Continue reading Lowest NHS Wales waiting times reported since 2021

A recent report has raised concerns about the South Wales Fire Service’s ability to ensure the safety of the public from fires and other risks. The report, conducted by HM Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), has questioned the service’s effectiveness in consistently identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating risks for the community. This scrutiny came… Continue reading Concerns South Wales Fire Service can't keep people safe – report

Political reporter Kate Whannel reported that the conclusion of talks regarding the Chagos Islands deal by the government has been temporarily paused due to a last-minute injunction by a High Court judge. This injunction, granted at 02:25 BST by Mr Justice Goose, was in response to two Chagossian women who filed a case against the… Continue reading Chagos Islands deal paused by last-minute legal action

In April, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced mounting pressure as higher-than-expected borrowing figures were revealed. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that borrowing stood at £20.2bn, a £1bn increase from the previous year and the fourth highest figure for April since records began in 1993. This development has led experts to speculate that taxes may… Continue reading Government borrowing higher than expected in April

A Viking treasure hoard recently stolen has made headlines again after a missing coin was found for sale in Croydon, London. George Powell and Layton Davies uncovered over 300 silver coins and gold jewelry in a Herefordshire field back in 2015. Unfortunately, their failure to declare the discovery led them to sell the treasures for… Continue reading Missing Herefordshire Viking treasure coin unearthed in Croydon

In an alarming revelation, the Accounts Commission has disclosed that Scotland’s councils are currently facing a budget shortfall of £647m this year, despite an increase in government funding. The commission highlighted that the funding received by councils has failed to keep pace with inflation, escalating costs, and a surge in demand for public services. Consequently,… Continue reading Scotland's councils make cuts to plug £650m budget gap

A recent review has suggested that violent inmates, such as those convicted of sex offenses and domestic abuse, could potentially be released after serving only a fraction of their sentence. The Independent Sentencing Review has proposed this controversial measure in an effort to combat prison overcrowding. Former Lord Chancellor David Gauke, who led the review,… Continue reading Violent criminals could be let out early for good behaviour under new proposals

The Department for Transport has introduced a new initiative aimed at simplifying the process of paying for parking by implementing a “one app fits all” approach. This move is intended to eliminate the confusion and inconvenience that drivers currently face when they have to download multiple payment platforms for different parking locations. The National Parking… Continue reading Government takes aim at multiple parking app 'hassle'