Category: UK News

BBC News’ business correspondent, Marc Ashdown, reports that UK steelmakers are facing another setback with US President Donald Trump’s decision to double import taxes on steel and aluminium to 50%. Trade group UK Steel expressed concerns that the industry could experience delayed or cancelled orders, with some shipments already en route across the Atlantic facing… Continue reading UK steelmakers call Trump doubling tariffs 'another body blow'

An investigation is underway after decorations in support of Arran Pride were taken down, with authorities treating the incident as a hate crime. The flags, displayed on Main Street in Brodick, were removed between 02:00 and 07:00 in preparation for the annual event. Reports circulating on social media revealed that some of the flags were… Continue reading Police probe hate crime over removal of pride flags on Arran

In Birmingham, a deal proposed to the striking bin workers has been altered, as per their union’s claims. Unite has urged for further discussions with the city council following a revised proposal that was initially discussed at talks with the conciliation service Acas, but had been tweaked “by government commissioners and the council leader”. The… Continue reading Birmingham bin strike deal offer was watered down, says union

An elderly retired nurse took matters into her own hands by removing a cyst from her eye after waiting years for medical treatment, as outlined in a recent report. This incident was highlighted during a meeting of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, shedding light on the extensive delays faced by individuals awaiting medical care… Continue reading Former nurse, 84, removed her own eye cyst after years of waiting

At 00:34 BST on Saturday, three individuals were left with serious injuries in Leicester after a car collided with pedestrians in De Montfort Street. Authorities were alerted to the situation following reports of a disturbance in the same vicinity. In addition to a man who suffered minor injuries during the incident, one man and two… Continue reading Man arrested after car hits number of pedestrians in Leicester

The incidence of crashes caused by tourists driving on the wrong side of the road in Scotland rose by 46% in a single year, according to figures released by Transport Scotland. In 2023, there were 35 collisions attributed to “inexperience of driving on the left,” an increase from 24 the previous year. Road Safety Scotland… Continue reading Rise in crashes caused by tourists driving on wrong side of Scottish roads

Russell Brand, the well-known broadcaster, comedian, and actor, has officially pleaded not guilty to charges of rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault during a court hearing in London. The 49-year-old appeared at Southwark Crown Court, where he denied the five charges for the first time. The allegations date back to incidents between 1999 and 2005… Continue reading Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and assault

A tragic incident on the M5 has resulted in the deaths of two adults in their 40s and a teenager. The accident occurred when a white BMW veered off the northbound carriageway of the M5, between J14 (Falfield) and Michaelwood services, around 9:00 PM BST on Friday, according to Avon and Somerset Police. Additionally, a… Continue reading M5 closed after teenager and two adults killed in crash

Samantha Mumba burst onto the music scene in the summer of 2000 as a 17-year-old Dubliner, introducing a fresh new sound to the world of Irish pop music. Unlike the prevailing Celtic vibes of Enya or the chart-topping hits from boy bands like Westlife, Mumba’s debut single, “Gotta Tell You,” brought a sleek and radio-friendly… Continue reading Samantha Mumba's Gotta Tell You: From 'obnoxious teen' to pop fame

In a recent speech, the attorney general expressed regret over comments he made that were perceived as inappropriate. Lord Hermer criticized politicians advocating for the UK to disregard international law in favor of brute force. He drew parallels between these views and arguments made in Germany in the 1930s, before the rise of the Nazis.… Continue reading Minister regrets 'clumsy' reference to Nazi Germany in speech