Category: UK News

In her first major speech as Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has acknowledged the party’s past failure on immigration, stating that “we got it wrong”. The Daily Telegraph reports that Badenoch has pledged to “rebuild trust” with voters on the issue, and that she is committed to a “tough new Tory approach to immigration”. The… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Tories failed on migration' and 'cops target Al Fayed network'

After spending the summer journeying to No 10 (Downing Street), Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrat party, is now setting his sights higher as he seeks a Christmas No 1 hit. In collaboration with the Bath Philharmonia’s Young Carers’ Choir, Sir Ed is releasing the charity single Love is Enough. The song… Continue reading Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey in bid for Christmas No 1

The Metropolitan Police has announced that it is currently investigating more than five people they believe may have assisted or enabled Mohamed Al Fayed in his sexual offences following a new investigation opened up by the force. This came after a BBC documentary was released, revealing the extent of the billionaire’s predatory behaviour, causing 90… Continue reading Mohamed Al Fayed: Police investigate more people over billionaire's abuse

A former Prime Minister, Lord David Cameron, has announced his support for the legalisation of assisted dying for terminally ill adults. In an article in the Times, Lord Cameron revealed that while he had previously opposed such moves, he believes that the current proposal is “not about ending life, it is about shortening death”. He… Continue reading Ex-prime minister David Cameron backs assisted dying bill

Liz Hatton, a 17-year-old photographer from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, has died after a battle with desmoplastic small round cell tumour, a rare form of cancer. Despite her diagnosis, Liz pursued a photography bucket list and throughout her illness continued to inspire Catherine, Princess of Wales, who was treated for cancer this year, and Prince William.… Continue reading Liz Hatton, Harrogate teen with cancer who inspired Kate, dies

An agency involved in the arrest of Daniel Andreas San Diego, one of America’s most wanted men, has revealed that he had likely been in North Wales for several years, possibly using a fake identity. San Diego, 46, was arrested on Monday following more than two decades on the run. He had been sought by… Continue reading Daniel Andreas San Diego: FBI bomb suspect in Wales 'for years’

The Conservative party’s leader Kemi Badenoch has acknowledged that the party had made mistakes in immigration policies and expressed firm commitment to the reintroduction of the “strict numerical cap” on migration. During a recent press conference, Badenoch pledged a review of “every policy, treaty and part of our legal framework”, including the role of the… Continue reading Conservatives got immigration wrong, says Kemi Badenoch

A group of farmers drove their tractors through the town of Dover in protest of the UK government’s planned reform to Agricultural and Business Property Relief. The changes will result in inherited agricultural assets worth over £1m becoming subject to inheritance tax at a rate of 20%. Previously, such assets were exempt. The 20% rate… Continue reading Dover: Farmers protest changes to inheritance tax

During an inquiry into the case of Lucy Letby, a nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, the former chief executive of the hospital where the crimes occurred has disclosed that Letby’s father made threats at a meeting between the two. Tony Chambers was head of the Countess of… Continue reading Letby's dad 'made threats in angry meetings' with hospital CEO

The UK parliament will debate an online petition calling for a re-run of the July 2022 general election after it surpassed 2.7 million signatures. Schedule in Westminster Hall, a secondary debating chamber, the petition accuses the Labour Party of reneging on its pre-election promises. The debate will take place on January 6th, however, it will… Continue reading MPs to debate petition calling for another election