Category: UK News

The Northern Ireland Secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris, has asserted that the new system of moving goods from Great Britain into Northern Ireland will be successful. He explained that although there were concerns among unionist parties about additional checks on goods moving between countries that share a land border with the European Union, the new controls will… Continue reading Windsor Framework: New NI trade rules 'will work unbelievably well'

ScotRail has launched a six-month pilot scheme in an effort to boost rail travel. As part of the scheme, peak-time rail fares have been scrapped on ScotRail services starting Monday. The cost of a rush-hour ticket between Glasgow and Edinburgh has almost halved. The savings will only apply to routes where peak-time pricing existed previously.… Continue reading Peak ScotRail fares scrapped as six-month trial begins

A family from Kent is taking legal action against Network Rail after their son lost two toes on an escalator at London Bridge Station. The incident occurred on New Year’s Day, as the family, including four-year-old Oscar, were travelling home after attending the New Year’s Day Parade in London. Oscar’s parents said his wellington boot… Continue reading Sittingbourne: Family sues after boy loses toes on escalator

The British defence contractor, BAE Systems, has been awarded a €3.95bn ($4.82bn) contract to construct a new array of submarines as the security alliance between Australia, the UK, and the US advances. The tripartite venture, dubbed the Aukus pact, aims to arm Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines by the faintly distant late 30s to obstruct… Continue reading Aukus: UK defence giant BAE Systems wins £3.95bn submarine contract

Water companies in the UK are calling for an increase in bills by £156 a year to fund upgrades and reduce sewage discharges. The increase would lead to infrastructure spending almost doubling to £96bn. The water industry is proposing the construction of ten new reservoirs to secure the country’s water supply in the long-term. While… Continue reading Water companies want £156 bill rise to fund upgrades

England’s deputy chief medical officer, Dr Thomas Waite, has cautioned that the behaviour of Covid-19 is unpredictable and it will “continue to surprise us”. Dr Waite has urged all those who are eligible for the flu and Covid vaccines to take them. It is considered the best protection against contracting both viruses. Although the flu… Continue reading Covid will 'continue to surprise us', warns health official

The NHS has issued a warning that patients should expect severe disruptions in hospitals over the next few days due to junior doctors and consultants staging a three-day coincident walkout in England. According to NHS England, the stoppage starting at 7 AM will create disruption in all non-emergency care. Nonetheless, the British Medical Association is… Continue reading 72-hour doctor strike to cause extreme disruption

Stamp prices have risen for the third time in 18 months, with first-class now costing £1.25, compared to £1.10 previously. The Royal Mail has attributed the latest price rise to cost pressures and a difficult economic environment. However, charity Citizens Advice called on regulator Ofcom to scrutinise the company following the “rocketing prices” which it claimed… Continue reading First class stamp price rises to £1.25

The Education Secretary in England, Gillian Keegan, is set to unveil new government guidelines which will require head teachers across the country to prohibit their students from using mobile phones throughout the school day. The Department for Education has expressed its wish for phones to be barred not only in classrooms but during breaks as… Continue reading Gillian Keegan pledges crackdown on mobiles in schools

An indigenous community in Canada has had a historic totem pole returned to them from a British museum. The Ni’isjoohl memorial pole, measuring 11 metres high, was purchased by Canadian ethnographer Marius Barbeau in the 1920s who sent it oversees. However, now, almost a century later, it has been repatriated to the Nisga’a Nation community… Continue reading From Scotland to Canada, a totem pole finally returns home