Category: UK News

In a move that could affect millions of households, the UK government has allowed several areas to increase their council tax above the normal annual limit. Local authorities with social care duties can usually raise council tax by up to 4.99% each year, while other councils are limited to 2.99%. However, following the recent changes,… Continue reading Millions face council tax rise of more than 5%

More than 70 workers have lost their jobs with the news that Royal Stafford, the Stoke-on-Trent pottery firm, has gone into liquidation. Operating from the Royal Overhouse Manufactory site in Burslem, the company dates back to 1845, although the site was first used by Thomas Wedgwood in 1787. The collapse has led to calls from… Continue reading Burslem's Royal Stafford goes bust, bringing an end to a 200-year history

While volunteering in Ukraine as a combat medic, a British medic has reportedly lost his arm and leg in a suspected drone attack that happened while he was driving his evacuation van from Pokrovsk town. Despite his injuries, the medic, who the BBC has only identified by his first name Eddy, claims that he feels… Continue reading British volunteer medic loses arm and leg in Ukraine strike

The Prime Minister of the UK, Sir Keir Starmer, has stated that the country is not selecting between the United States and the European Union, following threats by President Donald Trump to impose trade tariffs on the EU. Over the weekend, Trump announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, implying that he would employ a… Continue reading UK not choosing between US and EU, says Keir Starmer

The UK could be negatively affected by Donald Trump’s policies regarding trade, according to economists. The US President has not clarified if he will impose tariffs on the UK. Despite this, economists suggest that Britain could experience a slowdown in some of its vital trading partners. There is also a chance that industrial exports could… Continue reading How could Donald Trump's tariffs affect the UK?

To mark World Cancer Day on Tuesday, the Princess of Wales released a photograph that was taken by her son Prince Louis. The image shows Catherine standing in the midst of a frosty woodland scene. The picture reflects how spending time in nature has been important to the princess, who had announced in January that… Continue reading Kate photographed by Prince Louis to mark World Cancer Day

Four university students who died in a crash have been remembered in heartfelt tributes. The four people who lost their lives in the accident were identified as 22-year-old Makyle Bayley, 21-year-old Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 24-year-old Anthony Hibbert, and 22-year-old Daljang Wol. All four were students at the University of Essex. The tragic incident occurred early on… Continue reading University of Essex will be “torn apart” by students' deaths – MP

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A 15-year-old boy has passed away after being fatally stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield. At around 12:17 GMT, the teenager was attacked, and police and paramedics were called. He subsequently died from his injuries not long after. Meanwhile, a 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in… Continue reading All Saints school Sheffield stabbing victim, 15, dies as teenager arrested

Scotland’s first minister, John Swinney, has confirmed that his government will not ban cats after animal experts suggested restrictions on their movements should be considered in some areas. The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWG) had urged the government to look into the pros and cons of  “compulsory containment” of cats in certain parts of the… Continue reading 'No cat ban in Scotland' First Minister John Swinney confirms