Category: UK News

The UK government has announced an £86 billion funding package for the science and technology sector to support research into drug treatments and longer-lasting batteries. This initiative is part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Spending Review, which will outline departmental and investment budgets for the next few years. The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology… Continue reading Spending Review to include £86bn for science and tech

BBC News NI political correspondent Jayne McCormack reported that a children’s charity, Barnardo’s NI, expressed disappointment in the first draft of the Northern Ireland Executive’s anti-poverty strategy. The strategy, proposed in 2006 to combat social exclusion and deprivation, was deemed “not fit for purpose” by Trása Canavan of Barnardo’s NI. The Executive Committee was found… Continue reading Stormont strategy to tackle poverty 'not fit for purpose'

This year’s annual Lambeth Country Show showcased some remarkable talent in the form of vegetable sculptures. Held at Brockwell Park in south London, this free festival drew in crowds to witness the creativity on display at the carved vegetables competition. Artists brought to life famous figures like Dolly Parton and the Pope through their intricate… Continue reading Top of the crops: Famous faces star in veggie lookalike show

Malcolm Prior and Jenny Kumah reported on the emergence of a parasitic infection that has caused significant concern for visitors planning to attend a UK-wide open farm day this weekend. There have been a total of 17 outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis linked to farms in England and Wales in 2024, with a recent outbreak in south… Continue reading Cryptosporidium: Open farm day visitors warned over parasite risk

Joshua Nevett is a political reporter who recently covered the aftermath of Reform UK’s success in the local elections, which resulted in many new councillors with little to no political experience taking seats in council chambers throughout England. Despite Reform UK’s significant gains, nearly half of the councils up for election did not have a… Continue reading Reform UK struggles to find friends to share council power

Welsh rarebit, a cherished dish in Wales, comprises toasted bread slathered in a seasoned cheese sauce. Its history, however, is shrouded in various tales that are as diverse as the recipes used to create it. Some believe it originated from resourceful farmers substituting meat with cheese, while others suggest that English pubs coined the name… Continue reading Did Welsh Rarebit start out as a joke by the English?

his mental health back on track. Could he return to Glastonbury with a triumphant comeback? Another fan theory is that the mystery act could be Kendrick Lamar, who was due to headline in 2020 before the festival was cancelled due to the pandemic. Could he finally make his Glastonbury debut this year? Whatever happens, the… Continue reading Glastonbury 2025: Who are Patchwork and the festival's other secret sets stars?

The recent Supreme Court ruling on biological sex in the UK has sparked concern from the country’s only openly transgender judge, Dr Victoria McCloud. Dr. McCloud believes that the ruling, which defines a woman by biological sex under equalities law, is putting lives at risk and fears that someone may end up getting killed as… Continue reading Trans former judge says Supreme Court gender ruling risks lives

A tragic accident turned into a heartwarming story of love and resilience when Craig Bolton and Carla Horton decided to tie the knot at a hospital after a mishap at Carla’s hen party left her paralyzed. The couple had originally planned to get married at St Chad’s church in Coseley, but after Carla’s injury, they… Continue reading Couple marry in hospital after bride paralysed during hen party

A Leicester woman is taking a stand against a fine she received for setting up a table in the city centre to protest against council cuts. Heather Rawling, a 72-year-old member of the Socialist Party, was fined £100 on May 31 for violating the new public spaces protection order (PSPO) aimed at curbing anti-social behavior.… Continue reading Leicester woman vows to fight 'political' camping table fine