Category: UK News

After learning that the man convicted of her son’s manslaughter will be released early to alleviate overcrowding in UK prisons, a grieving mother has expressed her disgust at the decision. Dionne Barrett, whose son was killed in a brutal machete attack, stated that she was “sickened” at the news, saying: “What if he hurts someone… Continue reading 'Absolutely sickening': Mum reacts to early release of son's killer

Labour has introduced a new bill that would ban “no-fault” evictions, providing England’s 11 million renters with greater security. The Conservatives had introduced a Renters’ Rights Bill, including a ban on no-fault evictions, but the plans were put on hold indefinitely before the entire bill was dropped when the election was called in July. The… Continue reading Government to propose ban on no-fault evictions in England

James McAvoy’s latest movie Speak No Evil tackles the toxic masculinity imposed by his character Paddy, on Scoot McNairy’s Ben. McAvoy speaks candidly about the way society appears to be changing and how that is reflecting on freedom. In today’s world, it seems to be OK to have stronger, more fundamental opinions. “When you’re lost,… Continue reading Speak No Evil: James McAvoy on Andrew Tate, toxic masculinity and political extremes

The UK’s farming industry may struggle to achieve its target of being “net zero” by 2040, which is 10 years ahead of the UK’s national target, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). The goal of achieving net zero, which means not adding to atmospheric greenhouse gases, may be challenging due to a lack of… Continue reading Climate change: UK farming 'net zero' target in doubt, warns NFU

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of causing the death of Patrick Colquhoun, 70, in Glasgow just 30 minutes after he was released by the police, where he had been detained after attacking a shopkeeper. The incident took place in Govanhill in April. The boy had assaulted Nadeen… Continue reading Teenager killed man 30 minutes after police freed him

A new statue honoring the UK’s longest-serving monarch, Elizabeth II, has received a mixed reception since its unveiling in Antrim Castle Gardens. Created by Belfast artist Anto Brennan, the bronze statue depicts the late queen, Prince Philip, and two corgis. While some visitors to the County Antrim gardens have praised the statue’s accuracy, others have… Continue reading Elizabeth II: Statue of queen, Philip and corgis sparks debate

The US President, Joe Biden, is reportedly considering lifting a ban on long-range missiles that could be fired into Russia by Ukraine, according to The Daily Telegraph. This policy change is in response to the discovery that Iran has been supplying Russia with ballistic missiles that are capable of reaching Ukraine. The issue will be… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Ukraine missile 'go-ahead' and' winter fuel 'fight'

BBC Director General Tim Davie has confirmed that discussions are ongoing over whether to claw back £200,000 from disgraced news presenter Huw Edwards. The BBC requested that Edwards return the salary he earned after being arrested in November 2022 on charges related to child abuse images. Edwards continued to earn his salary for five months… Continue reading Huw Edwards: Discussions under way on BBC attempts to claw back £200k

A former minister in Northern Ireland has been sentenced to six months in jail for defrauding his church congregation of £10,000 and a parishioner whose husband had died of £1,000. Adrian Robert McLaughlin, 50, was found guilty by a jury of the frauds, which took place in 2016 while he was responsible for St Colman’s… Continue reading Former minister who defrauded church and grieving widow jailed

Lucy Letby, a killer nurse who was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder another seven between June 2015 and June 2016, may have been prevented from attacking more infants due to the “tenacious lobbying” of senior consultants, a public inquiry has heard. The case is the subject of the Thirlwall Inquiry, which… Continue reading 'Tenacious' doctors stopped Letby's return to ward