Category: UK News

Ellena Baxter, the daughter of Stephen and Carol Baxter, spoke out about the aftermath of their tragic murder. After finding her parents dead in their home in West Mersea, Essex, she was unfairly suspected by people in the community, shunning her as a result of the false accusations. Luke D’Wit, a family friend, was responsible… Continue reading Daughter of poisoned Mersea couple says she is shunned on island

Written by: Sarah Johnson Unveiling a complex web of intertwining business relationships, it has come to light that a notable business asset owned by Prince Andrew was managed by a company tied to the wealthy entrepreneur Doug Barrowman, as reported by the BBC. Following the prince’s controversial Newsnight interview in 2019, the legal ownership of… Continue reading Prince Andrew's firm linked to controversial PPE millionaire

Jeremy Vine has decided to cease posting videos of his interactions with drivers while biking due to the excessive amount of online abuse he has been subjected to, admitting that “it did get to me.” The well-known TV and radio host has been sharing clips of his daily commute in London for years, highlighting instances… Continue reading 'It got to me': Jeremy Vine stops cycling videos after online abuse

An tragic incident occurred on the Devon coast where two cousins lost their lives after being swept off rocks by large waves, as reported in an inquest. Jordan O’Rourke, 24, was declared deceased at the scene, while Luke Keyte-Rigby, also 24, was taken to Torbay Hospital where he later passed away. Eyewitness Daniel Hoare shared… Continue reading Cousins drowned after being swept off rocks in Devon – inquest

Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative party, has responded to criticism of her leadership by dismissing anonymous detractors within her own party as “cowards.” In an interview with BBC Newsnight, Badenoch stated, “I’m not afraid of cowards” and expressed her lack of concern for those who hide behind anonymity to criticize her. The criticism… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch says anonymous Conservative critics are 'cowards'

A levy on sugary goods, including soft drinks like San Pellegrino and Ribena, is being proposed by Labour as reported by The Times. This potential “milkshake tax” aims to counteract obesity concerns, but UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under scrutiny for potentially breaking his promise of not increasing taxes for the working class.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Milkshake tax looms' and 'No beer in Benidorm'

Health experts are suggesting that male health workers should be permitted to conduct breast screening examinations in order to address staff shortages in the field. Mammograms, which are X-rays given to women aged 50 to 71 every three years to detect cancer, are currently restricted to female staff. The Society of Radiographers (SoR) is advocating… Continue reading Male workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts say

Reporting for the BBC, Kirsty Grant and Jennifer Meierhans share the struggles of young people in their quest for employment. Despite the government’s emphasis on increasing youth employment, job vacancies in the UK have dwindled to their lowest level in almost four years. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) highlights the challenges faced by young people… Continue reading Graduates turned down by supermarkets as vacancies hit four-year low

Belfast’s Rap group Kneecap has issued an apology to the families of murdered MPs Sir David Amess and Jo Cox. The apology from Kneecap comes after footage surfaced of the group at a concert in November 2023, where one member of the band appeared to make controversial remarks. The statement posted by Kneecap on X… Continue reading Kneecap apologise to families of Sir David Amess and Jo Cox

An urgent need for a transformation in the Welsh NHS has been highlighted by a group of independent experts, who warn of the potential for increased patient harm and wastage of taxpayers’ money if immediate improvements are not made. The Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG), set up by Health Secretary Jeremy Miles, emphasized the necessity for… Continue reading Welsh NHS 'in urgent need of turnaround', report says