Category: UK News

Former US President Donald Trump has shifted his stance to show support for the UK’s agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite having strongly criticized the deal just two weeks prior. Initially, Trump described the arrangement as an “act of great stupidity,” raising concerns about whether the US might retract its backing. However,… Continue reading Donald Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal

The Bank of England decided to hold interest rates steady on Thursday, offering no immediate relief to borrowers. However, it hinted that rate reductions could still be on the horizon, though the scope for significant cuts appears limited. While savers might welcome this potential floor on rates, many borrowers may face less encouraging news. The… Continue reading Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals

In Boston, Lincolnshire, a tragic incident unfolded on 28 July 2022 when nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte was fatally stabbed outside her mother’s shop. The attacker, 26-year-old Deividas Skebas, was found guilty of her murder after a trial at Lincoln Crown Court. Prosecutors expressed their commitment to achieving justice for Lilia following the jury’s verdict. At the… Continue reading Lilia Valutyte: The 'heinous' child killing and the fight for justice

Sir Keir Starmer is currently experiencing a critical and tense period in his leadership. Throughout the day, his statements and actions have reflected a clear awareness of the seriousness of his predicament. It would have seemed incongruous for him to proceed with his originally planned speech about increasing funding to boost community pride without addressing… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: Could this be the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer?

During the inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe, a police officer described the moment she believed that Noah’s mother, Fiona Donohoe, realized her son had died. Detective Constable Keatley communicated regularly with Fiona throughout the two days following Noah’s disappearance on 21 June 2020. Noah’s body was discovered in a storm drain… Continue reading Noah Donohoe: Officer recalls answering phone call from schoolboy's mum

A 15-year-old student has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident at a school in Pembrokeshire. The event took place at Milford Haven Comprehensive School, where a teacher was reportedly harmed by a pupil wielding a weapon. Dyfed-Powys Police responded to the scene around 15:20 GMT on Thursday, according to… Continue reading Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher injured at Milford Haven school

Fashion retailer Quiz has entered administration for the third time within a six-year period, resulting in 109 staff members in Scotland facing redundancy. The company, established in 1993, has been encountering difficulties over the past year, with particularly disappointing sales during the recent Christmas season, according to the administrators. Despite the administration, Quiz’s 40 UK… Continue reading Clothing chain Quiz enters administration with 109 job losses

Leicestershire Police have identified the student who tragically died after being stabbed near a university campus. The victim, an 18-year-old man named Khaleed Oladipo, was in his second year studying cyber-security at De Montfort University (DMU). Oladipo, originally from London, succumbed to a stab wound to the chest, according to a post-mortem examination. Police confirmed… Continue reading Police name De Montfort University student fatally stabbed near campus

Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his apologies to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, admitting he was misled by Lord Mandelson’s falsehoods when appointing him as the UK ambassador to the United States. The Prime Minister opened a speech on community funding by directly addressing the public outrage surrounding his handling of the controversy. Although it… Continue reading Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'

A nine-year-old girl was fatally stabbed while playing outside a shop where her mother worked, leading to a murder conviction. The incident took place in Boston, Lincolnshire, on July 28, 2022, when Deividas Skebas attacked Lilia Valutyte. Despite admitting to the killing, Skebas denied murder, claiming his mental health affected his responsibility. However, a jury… Continue reading Deividas Skebas guilty of murdering nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte