Category: UK News

The Ministry of Justice in the UK has initiated an emergency plan to ease overcrowding in prisons by releasing up to 1,750 offenders. The plan which aims to free up 5,500 beds begins with the unlocking of cells and the release of prisoners on Tuesday morning. The Chief Inspector of Prisons expressed his main concern… Continue reading Last night in jail for early release prisoners

Up to 6,000 jobs across the steel and oil refining industries are facing cuts this September, according to a warning from the UK government. Reports from the BBC indicate that 2,800 roles will be lost at Port Talbot in Wales, while up to 3,000 could be cut at British Steel in Scunthorpe. Another 400 positions… Continue reading 'Grim' September ahead with 6,000 steel and oil jobs set to go

The release of a video by the Princess of Wales in which she revealed she had completed her course of chemotherapy dominates many of Tuesday’s front pages. The heart-warming three-minute clip features Prince William, their children, and was described as “deeply personal”. The Princess thanked the British public for their support and said that her… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Kate's cancer recovery and winter fuel 'rebel MPs'

Hollyoaks, the popular British soap opera, is set to take an unusual leap forward in time by a whole year. This plot twist allows the show’s producers to reduce the number of episodes and cast members amidst the latest cutback to TV drama in the UK. Hollyoaks’ executive producer, Hannah Cheers, came up with the… Continue reading Why Hollyoaks is skipping a year and cutting its episodes and cast

A new report suggests that hundreds of children with special educational needs (SEN) are missing out on any form of suitable education in England. The report indicates that SEN children, who make up only 16% of the student population in state education, account for 22% of the 2,900 children not enrolled at a school or… Continue reading Hundreds of children with SEN missing from education – analysis

According to research from UK broadcast regulator Ofcom, online sources have surpassed traditional television as the most popular place for news among UK citizens. Of the respondents surveyed, 71% stated they used online services for news, while television news bulletins garnered 70%. Online sources and social media both saw growth since last year, rising from… Continue reading Online overtakes TV in survey of news habits

Emily Maitlis, the journalist who interviewed Prince Andrew in the infamous Newsnight segment about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, says that while the Duke of York “lost respect” after the interview, Epstein’s victims did not receive closure. Speaking to BBC News, Maitlis warned there is “unfinished business” and that it’s not a… Continue reading Emily Maitlis says Prince Andrew 'lost respect' after interview

The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has decided against providing any further help to pensioners who have lost their winter fuel payment. The cut to the benefit was discussed in a cabinet meeting where it was agreed that tough financial decisions were necessary to repair the economy. The move has caused concern among unions and… Continue reading No further pensioner support over winter fuel, No 10 says

The recent health update about the Princess of Wales took a strikingly different approach than what one would expect. Instead of a traditional press release or a statement delivered to the camera, a personal video was released. The video is highly emotional and features harvest colours, giving off an almost melancholic tone as Catherine walks… Continue reading Why Kate's personal video marks strikingly different approach

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