Category: UK News

Local authorities across England have requested the government allows them to postpone elections until next year, to implement significant reorganisations. The government has argued that by merging smaller district councils with larger county councils, it can streamline and simplify local services. However, the district council body has warned that the creation of “mega councils” may… Continue reading Local government shake-up sees 18 councils request election delays

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the King’s Foundation, King Charles contributed a personal letter to be placed in a time capsule at Dumfries House, located near Cumnock in Ayrshire. This capsule will remain buried until 2125. The ceremony was attended by the singer, Sir Rod Stewart, and his wife, Penny Lancaster, who are also… Continue reading Sir Rod Stewart joins King Charles for 2125 time capsule ceremony

In Wales, up to 40,000 homes are facing water shortages as two schools have been forced to close due to a burst main at the Bryn Cowlyd Water Treatment Works in Dolgarrog, Conwy. Welsh Water reported that around 8,000 households had lost supplies on Wednesday night and about a further 33,000 properties in Conwy county… Continue reading Water off in Conwy and Denbighshire homes after burst pipe

In November, the UK economy grew by 0.1% for the first time in three months. This growth was mostly due to the services and construction sectors, specifically the boost in trade for pubs, restaurants and new commercial developments. However, it was lower than expected, as manufacturing and business rentals and leasing declined during the same… Continue reading UK economy grows for first time in three months

Northern Ireland police have seized the firearms of almost 900 gun owners in the last two years. The seizures were made due to concerns over their suitability or procedural issues. There are more than 50,000 firearm license holders in Northern Ireland with 97% being male. Police state that the majority are used for sport or… Continue reading Hundreds of people have guns seized over concerns

Sir Keir Starmer arrives in Ukraine to sign a “landmark 100-year partnership” between the UK and Ukraine, which formalises the economic and military support pledged to the latter country and offers even more assistance. The agreement is also a show of support for Ukraine days before the inauguration of President-elect, Donald Trump, who is regarded… Continue reading Starmer in Kyiv to pledge more Ukraine support

The Ministry of Justice has launched an investigation into Jake Farhi, a convicted murderer who reportedly recorded music that references his 2008 murder of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen. Jimmy was killed at the Three Cooks Bakery in Lee, south London in May 2008 after Farhi threw a large glass dish that severed an artery in his… Continue reading Jimmy Mizen: Investigation into killer Jake Farhi over reports he recorded music about murder

A British woman has died after colliding with a stationary skier on the Aiguille Rouge mountain in Les Arcs, French Alps. The 62-year-old victim was skiing on a “well-groomed” black run when she lost control of her skis and hit a 35-year-old British man who was stationary on the slope. The man has suffered a… Continue reading Investigation after British skier dies following collision in French Alps

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey will call for a new customs union with the European Union in a speech on Thursday. The policy, which would prevent tariffs and customs checks on each other’s goods but prohibit separate trade deals, is opposed by the UK government. However, Davey will argue that it would help the… Continue reading UK needs to rejoin EU customs union, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey

Following the investigation into the fatal burglary at his home, two men have been charged with the murder of 72-year-old Stephen Ridgeway, who passed away in hospital five weeks following the attack. Wayne Milsom, 49, and Ryan Robbins, 33, were both charged with the crime and appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The two… Continue reading Keynsham: Two charged with murder after burglary victim's death