Category: UK News

The Scottish government has confirmed it will maintain existing income tax rates and will not introduce new tax bands in its upcoming Budget, according to Finance Secretary Shona Robison. Although tax thresholds may be adjusted, this could result in higher earners paying increased amounts in tax. Robison emphasized the goal of providing “certainty” in the… Continue reading No changes to Scottish income tax plan, Shona Robison says

Jamie Taylor, a 34-year-old former soldier from Bo’ness, has admitted to endangering the life of a police officer during a petrol bomb attack at the Livingston police station in West Lothian. On 30 May 2025, Taylor threw three molotov cocktails at police vans outside the station. Prior to the incident, he had informed his mother… Continue reading Ex-soldier caught on CCTV in Livingston police station petrol bomb attack

Recent data reveals that young people leaving care in England are experiencing a notably higher rise in homelessness compared to their peers in the wider population. Concerns have been raised about the so-called “devastating care cliff,” which occurs when support is withdrawn as soon as these individuals turn 18 and leave the care system. Alongside… Continue reading Warnings after care leavers face increase in homelessness

Young disabled individuals have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the recent significant amendments to the Motability scheme, marking the first major changes since its inception nearly five decades ago. Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed in the Budget that the insurance costs covered within Motability leases will now be subject to tax, and VAT will be applied to… Continue reading I already feel judged for having a Motability car – the Budget didn't help

During a recent post-Budget visit to a community centre in Rugby, Warwickshire, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer displayed a rare and notable passion, a sharp contrast to the often robotic tone for which he is frequently criticized. Speaking candidly, Starmer expressed a deeply personal commitment to reducing child poverty, describing it as both a political… Continue reading Starmer could have scrapped child benefit cap last year – why did he wait?

A series of dawn raids has resulted in the arrest of three men following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating within High Street businesses. Two of the suspects, Iranian nationals aged 32 and 28, were detained after immigration officers searched several locations across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area. The third… Continue reading Three arrests after BBC investigation into criminal network on High Street

The government has decided to reverse its earlier pledge to grant all workers the right to claim unfair dismissal from their very first day of employment. Instead, ministers now intend to implement this right only after six months of continuous work, a change prompted by concerns expressed by various business groups. This modification is seen… Continue reading Labour ditches day-one protection from unfair dismissal in U-turn

Irish novelist Sally Rooney has informed the High Court that due to the UK’s outlawing of the group Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, it is “almost certain” she will be unable to publish new novels in the UK and might even be forced to withdraw her existing books from sale. According to Rooney, the current… Continue reading Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told

Provisional data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that net migration to the UK dropped sharply—by about two-thirds—in the year ending June 2025 compared to the previous year. The net difference between arrivals and departures stood at 204,000, a significant decline from 649,000. This reduction was primarily due to fewer people coming to… Continue reading UK net migration falls sharply with drop in arrivals for work and study

Greater Manchester Police have announced the arrest of a man at Manchester Airport on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses connected to the synagogue attack in the city earlier this year. The attack, which took place on October 2 at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, resulted in the deaths of Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz. Additionally,… Continue reading Man, 31, arrested over Manchester synagogue attack