Category: UK News

Heavy rain has caused significant disruption to travel across southern parts of England and Wales, with over half a month’s worth of rain falling in some places. Exeter recorded 34.6mm of rainfall in 24 hours, compared to a September average of 60.3mm. St Catherine’s Point in the Isle of Wight experienced two thirds of its… Continue reading UK weather: Sunshine and showers for weekend following heavy rain

In a recent interview with the BBC, Sir Keir Starmer criticized successive Conservative-led governments for “breaking” the NHS in England. According to Starmer, the state of the NHS is “unforgivable” after years of austerity measures and the current government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that left the healthcare system in an “awful position.” Starmer cited… Continue reading NHS 'broken' by past government, Keir Starmer tells BBC

A British consortium, led by cosmetics tycoon Mike Jatania, has completed a deal to rescue The Body Shop. The firm, which was founded in 1976 by human rights campaigner Dame Anita Roddick, had been placed into administration by its previous owner, private equity firm Aurelius. Jatania’s firm now has control of the Body Shop’s 113… Continue reading The Body Shop rescued from administration by Auréa Group

Residents of Red Kite Community Housing’s sheltered accommodation in Prince Risborough, Buckinghamshire, have expressed concern that a resident’s body lay undiscovered for several weeks, despite reports of a smell in mid-August. The housing association said that the report of the odour was initially not considered unusual. However, a welfare check was later performed and the… Continue reading Princes Risborough woman's body left in flat 'for weeks'

For the first time in 14 years, the political wing of the trade union movement has been elected to power, leading many to celebrate and anticipate the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Brighton next week. The Labour Party, founded by trade unions over a century ago, claims to be both the party of business and… Continue reading Keir Starmer facing flashpoints with the trade unions

In Glasgow, thousands of anti-racism protesters were met with a smaller group of anti-immigration demonstrators, resulting in scuffles and at least one arrest. The confrontation took place in George Square, outside the City Chambers, where police drew their batons and shouted at participants to stand back. According to reports, two to three thousand people took… Continue reading Scuffles as thousands attend rival demonstrations in Glasgow

The former presenter of Top Gear, Chris Harris, has claimed that he warned the BBC about serious safety concerns before Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff’s crash in 2022. Speaking to Joe Rogan’s podcast, Harris revealed that he had told the BBC three months before the accident that there could be a “serious injury” or “fatality” if safety… Continue reading Top Gear: Chris Harris says he warned BBC about safety risks

An exhibition currently being held at the Granary Gallery in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, features the work of LS Lowry, a frequent visitor to the town. One of Lowry’s paintings on display is of Bridge Street, which has remained largely unchanged over the last 80 years since he captured it in 1938. Inspired by the painting, Jonathan… Continue reading Lowry painting of Berwick recreated live in same spot

The United Kingdom has announced that it will supply Ukraine with six hundred and fifty short-range missiles to strengthen its defenses against Russia. The US has also pledged its support with new supplies of longer-range missiles, anti-tank weapons, and artillery shells. The UK’s Ministry of Defence has disclosed that it will send Lightweight Multirole Missiles… Continue reading Ukraine weapons: What arms are the UK and other countries supplying?

Emergency services have found a body following a search for a British man who is believed to have been washed away by flash floods in Majorca. This follows the discovery of a British woman in the region earlier this week. The man and woman are said to have been hiking to the Mediterranean sea on… Continue reading Second body found after British hikers went missing in Majorca