Category: UK News

Simon Mann, the former British Army officer and mercenary involved in a failed coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea in 2004, has passed away from a heart attack while exercising, as confirmed by friends. At 72 years old, Mann had accumulated significant wealth by providing protection to businesses in areas of conflict before his involvement in… Continue reading Simon Mann: Mercenary and coup plotter dies

The Archbishop of Wales is facing pressure to step down following damning reports that exposed safeguarding concerns and inappropriate behavior at Bangor Cathedral in north Wales. The reports shed light on a culture where sexual boundaries were blurred, excessive alcohol consumption, and misconduct related to alcohol use and sexual behavior. In response, the Church in… Continue reading Bangor Cathedral: Calls for Archbishop of Wales to resign over reports

A London counter-terrorism investigation has led to the arrest of a fourth Iranian man. The Metropolitan Police announced that the 31-year-old individual was taken into custody in north-west London on Friday morning under the National Security Act. This recent arrest comes after three other men, also from Iran and aged 39, 44, and 55, were… Continue reading Fourth Iranian man arrested in London terror probe

Jessica Parker, a correspondent based in Berlin, reported that the main suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann is facing a new charge unrelated to the case. Christian Brückner is set to appear in court next week for allegedly insulting a prison staff member. The specific details of the accusation have not been disclosed, but… Continue reading Madeleine McCann suspect: Brückner faces a new unrelated charge

Political discussions between the United States and the United Kingdom regarding digital services continue to progress, as stated by the prime minister in recent reports. The UK’s Digital Services Tax (DST), which generates around £800m annually from US tech companies through a 2% levy, has been a focal point in talks between the two nations.… Continue reading Talks with US over digital services continue, says PM

The head of the Bank of England has emphasized the need for the UK to repair its trade ties with the European Union following the recent agreement with the United States. Andrew Bailey highlighted the importance of enhancing long-term trade relationships and reiterated the significance of addressing the impact of Brexit on UK-EU trade. Bailey,… Continue reading Bank of England boss: UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU

A tragic incident occurred near East Lothian as a small plane crashed, resulting in the death of the pilot. The emergency response team, including an air ambulance, rushed to the scene near East Fortune around 4:55 pm. Unfortunately, the 40-year-old pilot did not survive, while his 42-year-old male passenger is currently in critical condition at… Continue reading Pilot dies in light aircraft crash near East Fortune airfield

Found guilty of the destructive act, two men were convicted at Newcastle Crown Court for the felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, a landmark adored by many and known worldwide. Daniel Michael Graham, hailing from Carlisle, and Adam Carruthers, a resident of Wigton in Cumbria, were found to be responsible for the “mindless thuggery”… Continue reading Sycamore Gap pair guilty of chopping down tree in Northumberland

Police in Glasgow have taken six men into custody following early-morning raids linked to an ongoing gang feud. The arrests were made by officers from the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit, in conjunction with firearms officers, at six properties across Glasgow. Some of the locations where the raids took place include Barlanark, Maryhill, Hamiltonhill,… Continue reading Police arrest six men in Glasgow-Edinburgh gangland feud dawn raids

A stabbing incident that occurred in a city center bank has led to murder charges being brought against a man, with a trial set for the New Year. Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur, 47, of Western Road, Derby, was accused of murdering Gurvinder Johal, 37, who was stabbed inside Lloyds on St Peter’s Street in the afternoon… Continue reading Gurvinder Johal death: Trial date set for man accused of bank murder