Category: UK News

Zoe Applegate reports from Northamptonshire for BBC News and covers the ongoing efforts of the family of Harry Dunn to seek justice following his tragic death in a motorcycle accident in 2019. Dunn’s family is pushing for transparency in an inquiry into how the Foreign Office handled the case after Anne Sacoolas, a diplomat’s wife,… Continue reading Harry Dunn's family want inquiry report published

In a heartwarming tale of survival, a chihuahua named Vilo was rescued from a building that had been destroyed by fire in Perth. The tenement fire took place on 14 June, and Vilo was feared to have perished in the blaze. However, hope was reignited when she was spotted in the window of the building… Continue reading Dog rescued from Perth tenement two weeks after blaze

An investigation is underway to determine the causes of the large wildfires that ravaged the north of Scotland for over four days. The fires on moors and woodland were reported to Police Scotland on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters, volunteers, and a helicopter were deployed to battle the blazes, which affected areas near Carrbridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Dava, and… Continue reading Probe into Highland and Moray wildfires that burned for days

In a significant move, Members of Parliament have overwhelmingly voted in favor of legislation to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, with the vote passing by a substantial margin of 385 to 26. The order, which modifies the Terrorism Act 2000, is set to be authorized by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and put into… Continue reading MPs vote to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group

Downing Street has affirmed that the prime minister is fully supportive of Rachel Reeves following a harrowing appearance in the House of Commons by the chancellor. During Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir Starmer declined to confirm whether Reeves would continue in her role until the next election, while the visibly emotional chancellor sat beside him… Continue reading Rachel Reeves 'going nowhere', says No 10 after Commons tears

Following an investigation into his behavior, the Ministry of Defence has announced the termination of the former head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Ben Key’s service. It was determined that Admiral Key’s conduct did not meet the expected values and standards of service personnel. In response to the findings, Admiral Key expressed deep regret… Continue reading Former head of Royal Navy sacked over behaviour

The High Court has mandated a fresh and impartial investigation into how MI5 provided false evidence to multiple courts, having dismissed two official inquiries from the Security Service as seriously lacking. This decision comes after revelations from the BBC exposed MI5’s deceit to three courts regarding a case involving a neo-Nazi state agent who had… Continue reading Judges order 'robust' inquiry into MI5 false evidence exposed by BBC

A masterpiece painting by the Italian artist Canaletto, once owned by the UK’s first prime minister, has recently been sold for a record-breaking fee. The painting, titled Venice, the Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day and painted around 1732, was auctioned at Christie’s in London for £27.5m (£31.9m with fees). This sale set a… Continue reading Canaletto Venice painting owned by first UK prime minister sells for record £32m

The Princess of Wales, Catherine, recently opened up about the challenges she faced during her cancer treatment. She visited a hospital in Essex and shared her experiences with patients, emphasizing the difficulties of life after chemotherapy. Catherine mentioned how putting on a brave face during treatment was just the beginning, and the phase afterwards was… Continue reading Princess of Wales talks of 'life-changing' cancer treatment

Karen Kneller has stepped down as the chief executive of the Criminal Cases Review Commission after facing months of criticism. The organization is responsible for investigating potential miscarriages of justice in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Calls for her resignation intensified after the CCRC admitted to “failing” Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison… Continue reading Criminal Cases Review Commission: Chief exec of miscarriage of justice body quits