Category: UK News

Paul, from Northumberland, recently detailed a harrowing experience where criminals posing as bailiffs attempted to swindle him out of thousands of pounds by claiming he owed an advertising debt. This alarming scam has been on the rise, with individuals being contacted and threatened with possessions being seized unless they settle a fictitious debt with a… Continue reading Scams: 'Fake bailiffs said they'd take my furniture'

Peter Saull, BBC East Midlands’s political editor, recently reported on the ongoing struggle of Catherine Cox from Keyworth in Nottinghamshire, who faces the daunting question of who will care for her children once she is no longer around. The heart-wrenching story revolves around her son, Matthew, now 23, who was born with a myriad of… Continue reading Valproate: Mum's 20-year fight for epilepsy drug compensation

A report by Hannah O’Grady, Joel Gunter, and Rory Tinman from BBC News revealed that the UK Special Forces command turned down more than 2,000 resettlement applications from Afghan commandos who had provided credible evidence of serving in units that fought alongside the SAS and SBS. Despite these Afghan units participating in high-risk missions against… Continue reading Special Forces blocked 2,000 credible asylum claims from Afghan commandos, MoD confirms

A lively display of ceilidh dancing captivated onlookers in the heart of Glasgow last Saturday, causing a temporary halt to the bustling activity on one of the city’s busiest pedestrian streets. Over a hundred individuals eagerly participated in the traditional Scottish dance, accompanied by skilled Highland dancers and talented pipers from The National Piping Centre.… Continue reading Dancing in the street: Dozens perform Strip The Willow in Glasgow

The Bafta film awards this year saw two standout winners – Conclave and The Brutalist. Directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger, Conclave was a favorite among the judges, taking home four awards including best film and best British film. On the other hand, US filmmaker Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist also made a strong impression, clinching… Continue reading Watch: who are the big winners of the Bafta?

Wales House Prices Experience Significant Decline in Gwynedd County Recent data from the Principality Building Society reveals a notable 12% drop in house prices in a county in north-west Wales. Cyngor Gwynedd, the local authority in Gwynedd, has implemented new regulations requiring planning permission to convert residential properties into second homes or holiday lets. Additionally,… Continue reading Gwynedd house prices plunge as council acts on second homes

night. British nominees include Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths), Ellie Bamber (Under the Electric Sky), O-T Fagbenle (Burning Bright), Emily Beecham (The Conviction), and Tom Burke (Monsieur Laclos). Elsewhere, Cynthia Erivo, who recently won a best actress prize at the Critics Choice Awards, is also nominated for best supporting actress for her role in Split. Getty… Continue reading Demi Moore, Mikey Madison, and Ariana Grande among stars gathering for Bafta awards

In an unexpected turn of events, Chloe Cheung, a former A-level student, has found herself at the center of international attention after being named a “wanted person” by Hong Kong police. This designation comes with a hefty reward of $HK1 million for information leading to her capture abroad. Chloe, who is now 19 years old… Continue reading Hong Kong: The A-level student who became an enemy of the Chinese state

A new coalition comprising a prominent union, religious leaders, and charitable organizations has issued a cautionary statement against a recent policy that prohibits refugees who arrive in the UK on small boats from attaining UK citizenship, citing concerns that it could exacerbate societal division and erode trust. The latest guidelines stipulate that individuals who enter… Continue reading Small boats: Union and bishops criticise refugee citizenship ban

Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, has urged the UK government to take action swiftly to help a British couple currently detained in Iran. Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in January, but details of their detention on unspecified security charges only came to light recently. The Foremans, both 52 years old, were on… Continue reading British couple held in Iran need 'prompt' UK action, says Richard Ratcliffe