Category: UK News

The prime minister has spoken out against the decision to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an Aston Villa match, calling it a “wrong decision.” This move was made due to safety concerns surrounding the Europa League match on 6 November. Sir Keir Starmer criticized the decision, emphasizing that antisemitism should not be tolerated,… Continue reading Wrong to stop Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match, says PM

In County Antrim, more than 20 children have gone missing from a school since the beginning of the term, contributing to a total of over 50 children unaccounted for in the school system. The Education Authority of Northern Ireland has reached out to school principals seeking assistance in locating these missing children. Among those missing… Continue reading 50 children unaccounted for in the school system

In Southwark, south London, a modern take on traditional almshouses aimed at tackling loneliness has been awarded the prestigious prize for Britain’s best new building. The Appleby Blue Almshouse project, consisting of 59 affordable flats for individuals over 65, has been recognized with the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (Riba) Stirling Prize. Situated in Bermondsey,… Continue reading Riba Stirling Prize 2025: Appleby Blue Almshouse named Britain's best new building

Afryl Davies, a woman from Cardiff, has been navigating a difficult and emotional battle to obtain her husband’s death certificate in Welsh following his passing. Her husband, Aled Glynne Davies, was a strong advocate for the Welsh language, believing that it belonged to everyone, not just native speakers. The couple, who were both fluent Welsh… Continue reading Cardiff woman calls for death certificates to be issued in Welsh

A woman who was raped by a GP’s son is calling for his father to be suspended due to his harassment towards her. Dr. Andrew McFarlane, 61, is facing charges of communications offences after he called Ellie Wilson derogatory names like a “manipulative liar”, a “slut”, and a “hippo” in posts on X. This incident… Continue reading Calls to suspend doctor who 'harassed' woman raped by his son

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has vowed to take strict action against officers who are not fit to serve. This statement came following a recent investigation by the BBC’s Panorama program, which revealed instances of misogyny, racism, and the use of excessive force at Charing Cross police station. Sir Mark described the behavior exhibited… Continue reading Metropolitan Police chief vows 'ruthless' rogue officer clear-out

The government released a set of detailed witness statements last night, shedding new light on the accusations leveled against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, who were charged with spying for China. This revelation came after a public dispute erupted over the sudden collapse of the case against the two men. Despite the weighty nature of… Continue reading The unanswered questions after release of China spy evidence

The former boxer Ricky Hatton’s death inquest has been opened and adjourned at the age of 46. Hatton, who had won world titles in the light-welterweight and welterweight divisions, was discovered dead at his home in Hyde on 14 September. The South Manchester Coroner’s Court in Stockport heard that Hatton was found by his manager,… Continue reading Ricky Hatton: Inquest into boxer's death opened and adjourned

> Future Challenges and Solutions As the number of asylum seekers continues to rise and the government struggles to find suitable accommodation, it is clear that creative solutions will be needed to address this issue. One potential solution could be the development of purpose-built asylum accommodation facilities that are specifically designed to meet the needs… Continue reading Britain's asylum hotels problem – and the bold idea to solve it

The British government has once again postponed the decision on whether to approve China’s application for a new super-embassy in London. Housing Secretary Steve Reed, who was set to rule on the application by October 21, has extended the deadline to December 10. This is the second delay in the decision-making process regarding the controversial… Continue reading Decision on China mega embassy site in London delayed again