Category: UK News

In a rare move, care staff across Scotland are gearing up for a national strike over a pay dispute, marking the first major walkout in the sector in more than ten years. The strike, organized by Enable Scotland staff, is set to take place over five consecutive days in various regions, kicking off on 29… Continue reading Care workers to strike for first time in over a decade

It turns out, Laws and Galbraith had been illegally attempting to make cannabis sweets in the flat below Katherine and Robbie’s. The explosion was caused by the ignition of butane gas they were using in the process. Archie’s mother, Katherine, wants her son’s death to serve as a warning to others involved in criminal activities.… Continue reading Archie York's mother remembers Benwell blast that killed her son

Concerns are rising as exceptionally low river levels grip the UK, raising anxieties surrounding water supplies for households, farmers, and businesses. According to the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH), many rivers in the UK are experiencing record low levels, exacerbated by the driest spring in England since 1961 and considerably dry conditions in northern… Continue reading Exceptionally low river levels forecast in parts of the UK

A teenager from Britain was recently apprehended in Tbilisi, Georgia, under suspicion of drug-related crimes. The individual in question is 18-year-old Bella Culley from Billingham, who had reportedly disappeared while in Thailand. Culley stands accused of unlawfully purchasing, possessing, and bringing in substantial amounts of drugs, specifically marijuana. According to reports from Georgian law enforcement,… Continue reading Billingham teen Bella Culley arrested in Georgia over drugs offences

The Department of Health’s offer for funding GP surgeries has been rejected by doctors, according to the British Medical Association (BMA). Following a referendum held by the medics’ trade union, it was revealed that 99.6% of participating GPs voted against the government’s proposal for core funding for services. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt expressed his disappointment… Continue reading NI Health: Doctors reject GP surgery funding proposals

Two journalists, Henry Zeffman, Chief political correspondent, and Becky Morton, Political reporter, reported on the new rules that will affect migrants looking to settle permanently in the UK. The UK government announced that immigrants will now have to reside in the country for 10 years before being eligible to apply for permanent settlement. This is… Continue reading Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement

A catastrophic event unfolded in Benwell when an illegal cannabis operation resulted in a fatal explosion that claimed the life of seven-year-old Archie York. The explosion, caused by Reece Galbraith and Jason Laws, obliterated several homes in the vicinity, leading to tragic consequences. Galbraith, hailing from Gateshead, admitted to two counts of manslaughter, acknowledging the… Continue reading Benwell explosion: Reece Galbraith jailed over blast deaths

Glasgow Pride organizers have made a bold decision to ban political parties from participating in this year’s festival. This decision comes amidst a perceived lack of action by politicians in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding gender. According to the UK’s highest court, a woman is defined by biological sex under equality law,… Continue reading Glasgow Pride bans political parties over gender ruling inaction

The Crown Prosecution Service has announced that Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth, will not be facing criminal charges in connection with an allegation of threats. Lowe, who was elected as a Reform UK MP during last year’s general election, was suspended by the party in March following claims of threats directed towards the… Continue reading Ex-Reform MP Lowe will not face charges over alleged threats

Burberry, the luxury fashion firm known for its iconic camel, red, and black check pattern, has announced plans to cut around 1,700 jobs in order to reduce costs by 2027. This decision comes after the company reported a £66m loss in the last financial year. The proposed job cuts would result in nearly a fifth… Continue reading Burberry to cut 1,700 jobs as designer suffers heavy losses