Category: UK News

A man with a history of making antisemitic social media posts has been charged by the Home Office for knowingly entering the UK without authorization. Identified as Mosab Abdulkarim Al-Gassas, also known as Abu Wadee, he is suspected of arriving via a small boat and was brought to shore in Kent on Thursday. However, it… Continue reading Abu Wadee: Palestinian migrant who made antisemitic posts charged

Political reporter Joshua Nevett and political correspondent Helen Catt have reported on Sir Keir Starmer’s criticisms of the current benefits system. The Labour leader has described the system as “unsustainable”, “indefensible” and “unfair”, emphasizing that the government cannot ignore the issues at hand. Starmer addressed Labour MPs, expressing concerns about the negative impact of the… Continue reading Benefit system unfair and indefensible, says PM

In a recent incident in the North Sea, a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical collided with a tanker transporting jet fuel for the US military. The collision occurred before 10:00 GMT, with the Stena Immaculate tanker being hit while anchored by the container ship Solong. According to tracking data analyzed by BBC Verify, the incident… Continue reading What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision

Police Scotland confirmed that a 14-year-old boy has been brought to court on charges related to the murder of Amen Teklay, a 15-year-old boy. The incident occurred in the St George’s Cross area of Glasgow last Wednesday. Apart from the murder charge, the teenager is also facing a separate assault charge alongside a 15-year-old boy.… Continue reading Amen Teklay: Boy, 14, charged over Glasgow knife murder

The annual Commonwealth Day service on Monday welcomed King Charles III and Catherine, Princess of Wales after a two-year absence due to health issues. The event, held at Westminster Abbey, highlighted the positive impact the Commonwealth has on the world. Alongside the King and Princess, Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales, and the Princess Royal… Continue reading King Charles and Catherine return to Commonwealth Day service

A court has heard that the incident involving the attempted murder of two police officers in Strabane was a meticulously planned attack with the purpose of causing harm. Charlie Love, a 30-year-old resident of Bridge Street in Strabane, is facing charges related to a bomb attack on the police in County Tyrone on November 17,… Continue reading Strabane bomb attack on police was pre-planned, court hears

The family of Kevin Sutherland, a victim of abuse in care, has expressed their anguish over his death, blaming the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) for their refusal to anonymize records of his evidence. Sutherland, hailing from Edinburgh, tragically took his own life on 19 December last year, with his body yet to be discovered.… Continue reading Family blames Child Abuse Inquiry for victim's suspected suicide

Hannah Miller, a Political correspondent, reported that former Labour MP Mike Amesbury announced his plans to resign from parliament following a prison sentence for assaulting a constituent. Amesbury, representing Runcorn and Helsby, disclosed to the BBC his intention to initiate the process of winding up his office before stepping down as an MP at the… Continue reading Mike Amesbury: Ex-Labour MP to stand down over assault conviction

The plea from the family of MP Sir David Amess for a public inquiry into his murder has been rejected by the government. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper addressed a letter to Lady Julia Amess and Katie Amess, stating that an inquiry would not provide additional insights beyond the trial of Ali Harbi Ali, the killer,… Continue reading Home Secretary rejects Sir David Amess inquiry appeal

Anna Foster has been announced as one of the new main presenters of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, replacing Mishal Husain who departed in December. Foster, a former Middle East correspondent, has a strong background in journalism, having previously presented BBC Radio 5 Live Drive, Radio 1’s Newsbeat, and the corporation’s flagship TV news bulletins.… Continue reading Anna Foster replaces Mishal Husain on BBC Radio 4's Today programme