Category: UK News

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has revealed that public ownership of railways does not guarantee better service for passengers. Speaking in Manchester at an event for rail industry leaders, Alexander disclosed that more than 10% of trains on the northern UK state-run Northern line have been cancelled and that many in the region have been disappointed… Continue reading Rail nationalisation not a silver bullet, says Labour government

Belfast Harbour has announced a £90m investment into its facilities for the wind energy industry and cruise ships. The investment is part of a £300m spending plan to be carried out over the next five years. The investment will improve the facilities available for cruise ships, with the aim that more cruises begin and end… Continue reading Belfast Harbour £90m spend to prolong cruise ship stays

John Sykes, a rock guitarist from the United Kingdom who played with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65. Sykes had been battling cancer and passed away from the illness. According to a statement on his website, Sykes was a “thoughtful, kind, and charismatic man whose presence lit up the room.”… Continue reading Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes dies at 65

The United Kingdom is set to be hit by stormy weather later this week as a powerful Atlantic jet stream approaches, bringing the threat of gales to parts of the country. The Met Office has already issued a yellow warning for wind on Friday and Saturday covering northern and western Scotland as well as Northern… Continue reading UK weather: Wind warning issued ahead of possible storm this week

The recent scandal involving Tulip Siddiq, a former anti-corruption minister in the UK and Labour Party MP, has raised concerns about Keir Starmer’s judgement and Labour’s approach to courting the votes of people of Bangladeshi heritage. Siddiq’s family has been accused of embezzling up to £3.9bn from infrastructure spending in Bangladesh, and she has been… Continue reading Tulip Siddiq furore brings Keir Starmer's judgement into sharp focus

In a move that the UK Government says will “speed up the work of civil servants”, government workers are set to be given access to a suite of tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI), recently named Humphrey. The UK’s proposals are all part of the government’s ongoing drive to overhaul digital services. Two of the… Continue reading Yes, Minister character is government's new AI assistant

v data-component=”image-block”> Former HMRC worker Aaron Watkins was filmed making comments about “getting rid of” diverse communities during casual work with Dan He also said: “If somebody was to start shooting migrants, I would not be surprised.” After watching the footage, barrister Ms Nagesh said: “This could very easily be characterised as an offence of… Continue reading BBC investigation exposes 'far-right' group in secret filming

A couple from Edinburgh has spoken out about their “petrifying” experience at the city’s Royal Infirmary maternity unit, which “hurt” them after their baby suffered seizures and brain injuries during labour. Edinburgh Royal Infirmary’s unit for obstetrics triage and assessment previously faced whistle-blowing complaints about rotas, high numbers of complex patients, and a “toxic” workplace… Continue reading My baby had seizures after 'petrifying' maternity experience

Following Axel Rudakubana’s guilty plea to killing three children at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last year, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a public inquiry into the event. Rudakubana had been referred to the Prevent programme three times between December 2019 and May 2021, as well as having contact with the police,… Continue reading Public inquiry into Southport attack announced

An exhibition showcasing the work of skilled knitters that tells the story of the D-Day landings has opened at St Macartin’s Cathedral in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. The project, named The Longest Yarn, features 80 intricately designed and knitted scenes that detail the preparation for the campaign, beach assaults, and battles that happened during the Normandy… Continue reading Fermanagh: The Longest Yarn visits St Macartin’s Cathedral