Category: UK News

In a recent development, Scotland’s highest legal authority has initiated a fresh inquiry into the tragic death of Demi Hannaway, a young woman who was a victim of abuse at the hands of her partner. Demi, from Airdrie, passed away in May 2021 following a harrowing ordeal of physical and mental mistreatment perpetrated by Andrew… Continue reading Demi Hannaway: New investigation ordered into abuse victim's death

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a top chef after a violent attack near the Notting Hill Carnival last year. Omar Wilson, a 31-year-old charity worker, assaulted Mussie Imnetu, 41, outside a restaurant in west London. Imnetu, who had previously worked with chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and… Continue reading Mussie Imnetu murder: Chef's killer Omar Wilson jailed for life

A suspended sentence was given to a former police officer for sharing sensitive information with her family regarding the Nicola Bulley investigation. Lancashire Police received a report in March 2023 about the unauthorized disclosure of police information. PC Molly Bury’s mother was overheard in Burnley mentioning that Molly had checked the police system, revealing details… Continue reading PC looked up Nicola Bulley details on days off and shared with mum

The recent US-UK deal, as proposed by President Donald Trump, focuses on mitigating the impact of global trade tensions through the avoidance of tariffs rather than an extensive trade agreement. This move signifies an acknowledgment by the White House of the balanced trade position between the two countries, with each roughly exporting similar amounts to… Continue reading US-UK trade deal: Would an agreement change anything?

Anneliese Dodds, the International Development Minister, has made the decision to step down from her position in response to the prime minister’s plan to cut the aid budget. Sir Keir Starmer recently announced that funding would be reduced from 0.5% of gross national income to 0.3% by 2027 in order to allocate more resources to… Continue reading International Development minister Anneliese Dodds quits over aid cuts

Clara Bullock & Bea Swallow reporting from BBC News in Bristol, disclose a tragic incident involving a fatal dog attack that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old woman. The distressing episode took place on Wednesday evening at a residence on Cobhorn Drive in south Bristol, prompting authorities to take action. Ultimately, the dog responsible… Continue reading Bristol dog attack: Two bailed after woman, 19, killed

Liv McMahon, a technology reporter, noted recent IT issues affecting banking apps on payday in the UK. Specifically, Lloyds Bank and Halifax apps experienced downtime on Friday morning, as reported by numerous users on platform outage monitor Downdetector. Additionally, users encountered technical difficulties accessing the TSB and Bank of Scotland apps. Despite the initial influx… Continue reading Lloyds, Halifax and TSB banking apps not working, thousands say

In an effort to ensure continued access to physical cash for all members of society, leading disability charities have appealed to the government to uphold the option of using cash in shops. Concerns arose after a government official mentioned that shops would not be compelled to accept cash, sparking worries among millions of vulnerable individuals… Continue reading Disability charities urge government to protect cash

The residents living in proximity to Land’s End have been urged to invest in earplugs to cope with the incessant fog alarm coming from a malfunctioning lighthouse. For the past week, the Longships Lighthouse has been emitting a loud beep every 13 seconds, disturbing the peace of those nearby. According to the National Coastwatch Institution… Continue reading Land's End lighthouse fog alarm sounding 'all day, all night'

Severely Injured Individual Struggles to Walk, Talk, or Breathe Independently Keiron Tourish BBC News NI Family picture Charles Dooher suffered severe head injuries in the attack Following a horrific attack, a man is currently in a critical condition, unable to perform basic functions such as walking, talking, or breathing on his own, leaving his future… Continue reading Lifford attack victim Charles Dooher 'cannot breathe for himself'