Category: UK News

In a move that could potentially secure the short-term future of the Scunthorpe steelworks, British Steel has recently secured a five-year contract with Network Rail worth £500m. The contract involves supplying more than 337,000 tonnes of train tracks, which in turn will help to safeguard thousands of jobs. This development comes two months after the… Continue reading British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks

Reality TV star Kim Woodburn, famed for her role on How Clean Is Your House, has passed away at the age of 83, as confirmed by her manager. Alongside Aggie MacKenzie, Kim became a household name through their show on Channel 4, where they tackled cleaning tasks. Additionally, she made an appearance on the popular… Continue reading Kim Woodburn: Celebrity Big Brother and How Clean Is Your House star dies aged 83

London residents are up in arms over plans to build a massive data centre on green belt land on the edge of the city. Fleur Albrecht, a local protester, passionately expresses her opposition to the development, stating that it will destroy the natural lungs of London. The proposed data centre, which will be one of… Continue reading Data centre targeting London's green belt

Matthew Hill stated that a cyclist who suffered severe facial injuries after a collision with a drunk driver is among the initial recipients of the innovative NHS body parts printing center. The Bristol 3D Medical Centre, serving the entire South West region, is reportedly the first facility in the UK to combine 3D imaging and… Continue reading Cyclist get 3D printed face after bike accident

Mandy McAuley, from BBC Spotlight, reported on a former security watchdog’s claim that the process aimed at disbanding loyalist paramilitary groups has failed. Lord Alderdice, who was a member of the Independent Monitoring Commission, stated that talks about loyalist transition should cease. This statement came after Winston Irvine, who worked with the Loyalist Communities Council… Continue reading 'Loyalist paramilitary transitioning has failed' ex-watchdog says

A new bill aiming to legalize abortion will be discussed in the House of Commons next week. Two Labour Members of Parliament, Tonia Antoniazzi and Stella Creasy, have proposed competing amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle may select either one or both of the amendments for debate, with only one… Continue reading MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion – how the law could change

Nicotine pouches are becoming more prevalent among young people under the age of 18, with recent data indicating an increase in awareness and experimentation. A survey conducted by charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) revealed that the number of 11-17 year olds who were familiar with nicotine pouches rose from 38% in 2024 to… Continue reading Rise in awareness of nicotine pouches among children, survey suggests

The Society of Radiographers (SoR) has raised concerns about patients recording their own medical treatments for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, warning that this behavior could pose risks for both patients and NHS staff. During the union’s annual conference, it was noted that an increasing number of patients are using their mobile phones… Continue reading Warning over TikTok filming by hospital patients

Prepare yourselves for a whirlwind of entertainment as the week ahead is filled with exciting new releases and events. First up, the highly anticipated New Zealand version of The Traitors descends onto BBC Three and iPlayer on Monday, promising plenty of backstabbing and betrayal among 22 Kiwis vying for a chance to win up to… Continue reading A new Traitors series, and Yungblud's new album: What's coming up this week

Natalie Sherman and Chris Mason reported on the recent developments between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during the G7 summit in Canada. President Trump signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on UK cars being shipped to the US, which is part of a larger tariff deal between the two countries.… Continue reading Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal