Category: UK News

A report by the Public Accounts Committee has highlighted significant uncertainties regarding the extent of dangerous cladding in buildings across England, as well as the associated costs and timeline for removal. The committee expressed doubts about the government’s ability to meet its target of resolving the building safety crisis by 2029, criticizing the current plan… Continue reading Government's cladding plan not ambitious enough, say MPs

Heathrow Airport has been forced to shut down for the entire day on Friday due to a massive fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies power to the airport. A statement from Heathrow cited a “significant power outage” caused by the fire as the reason for the closure. The airport will remain closed until… Continue reading Heathrow Airport closes all day over power outage

Jenny Kumah and Malcolm Prior from the BBC News rural affairs team reported on the government’s plan to create a new Western Forest in the west of England. This initiative will involve planting 20 million trees and establishing 2,500 hectares of new woodland in areas such as Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, the Cotswolds, and the Mendips,… Continue reading New national forest to see 20m trees planted across West by 2050

A fund of £180 million from the government’s newly established state-owned energy company, Great British Energy, is set to provide hundreds of schools and hospitals across the UK with solar panels in a bid to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative marks the first major investment from Great British Energy and comes as… Continue reading Schools and hospitals get £180 solar investment from Great British Energy

The health ombudsman in England has raised concerns about repeated failures in the interpretation of medical scans such as CTs and X-rays, stating that these failures are leading to avoidable deaths and delays in diagnosing cancer. Over the last four years, the ombudsman has reviewed 45 cases involving failures in medical imaging and emphasized the… Continue reading Lives at risk due to medical scan mistakes, says ombudsman

Several front pages on Friday are discussing plans for future military deployment in Ukraine. One headline from the I Paper reads “Starmer threatens Putin”, highlighting the warning from the British prime minister about “severe consequences” for the Russian president should UK troops be attacked. The article goes on to mention Sir Keir’s plans for a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer threatens Putin' and 'council tax soars'

A victim of domestic abuse is calling for harsher penalties for perpetrators, advocating for automatic jail time for all convicted abusers. Linda Feeney, a mother-of-two from Londonderry, revealed her ordeal after her former partner, Patrick Owens, received a suspended sentence for assaulting her, escaping prison time. Feeney emphasizes the urgent need for a tougher stance… Continue reading Domestic violence: Victim calls for perpetrators to be jailed

Anglesey, a Welsh island, is aiming to prevent the exodus of young people by promoting the benefits of working from home and enjoying its expansive beaches. The county, located off the coast of north-west Wales, has witnessed a significant decline in birth rates, sparking concern among residents about the “brain drain” effect. Local MP Llinos… Continue reading Anglesey hopes the beach and work from home can lure people back

A shocking case unfolded in Cumbria, where a woman named Libby Vernon orchestrated a complex web of lies that ultimately led to her deceiving a man into believing they were expecting twins. The elaborate ruse came crashing down when Vernon’s fake baby bump was exposed during a hospital scan. This revelation left the man devastated… Continue reading Werrington woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner

Wales is currently facing a challenging situation as firefighters battle numerous wildfires across the region. The combined South Wales and Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue control room reported that crews are currently dealing with 42 different incidents, with an additional 20 yet to be assessed. One of the major fires occurred in Pengarnddu,… Continue reading Wildfires spread across Wales after period of dry weather