Category: UK News

Police confirmed that a man who was reported to be carrying a firearm and was subsequently shot dead by officers was actually wielding a knife. The incident took place at Milton Keynes Central on Elder Gate at 12:55 BST on Tuesday when officers responded to reports of a man with a firearm. Despite efforts to… Continue reading Man shot by officers in Milton Keynes was carrying knife – police

An inspection report has revealed that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is struggling to effectively manage risks posed by violent and sexual offenders. Financial constraints are cited as a major factor limiting the organization’s capabilities, particularly in areas such as neighborhood patrolling. The unit responsible for handling online images of child abuse is… Continue reading PSNI must improve management of violent and sexual offenders – report

The Metropolitan Police is facing a substantial budget shortfall of £260 million for the upcoming year, resulting in the need to reduce its workforce by 1,700 officers, PCSOs, and staff, as well as scale back on certain services. The Royal Parks police team and officers stationed in schools are among the impacted departments. Last year,… Continue reading Met Police to lose 1,700 officers and staff in £260m shortfall

Insiders are alleging that a charity established by Prince Harry is facing financial concerns that have sparked tensions among those involved. The charity, Sentebale, has been marred by disagreements about fundraising strategies, exacerbating the public dispute that led to Prince Harry, his co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, and trustees resigning from their positions. The strife… Continue reading Prince Harry charity insiders reveal cash worries at Sentebale

The recent BBC investigation into the shipment of waste tyres from the UK to India has prompted the Environment Agency (EA) to initiate a thorough review of the situation. Millions of tyres, destined for recycling, were instead being processed in makeshift furnaces, leading to serious health issues and environmental degradation. This discovery has sparked outrage… Continue reading Waste tyre review after BBC reveals millions sent to Indian furnaces

An individual, referred to as Lorraine to protect her identity, has recently received an apology from the Metropolitan Police for mishandling her complaints against a predatory police officer. Lorraine accused the Met of discrediting her instead of investigating PC Phil Hunter, whom she encountered during a welfare visit in 2017. Acting Det Ch Supt Neil… Continue reading Met Police: Woman who reported predatory officer gets apology

Some bill increases are always scheduled for this time of year, to match the rate of rising prices – inflation. So another question is: what can you do about it? Consumer groups are urging people to shop around, claim everything they are entitled to, and cut back where possible. We have a guide to help… Continue reading Why are bills going up and what can I do about it?

A plea from a British couple in Australia is making waves as they face potential deportation due to a health issue. Jessica Mathers, 30, and her partner Rob O’Leary, 31, are in the midst of a visa battle after Jessica was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The couple, who have been living in Sydney since… Continue reading 'Please don't deport us over MS diagnosis' plead British couple

An array of artifacts from MI5’s archives are set to be showcased to the public for the first time starting this Saturday. Among the items on display is a worn leather briefcase left behind by Guy Burgess in 1951 when he fled to Moscow. This joint exhibition with the National Archives sheds light on the… Continue reading Guy Burgess's briefcase among MI5 artefacts on display

Public perception of the NHS has reached a new low, as indicated by the recent British Social Attitudes survey. Only 21% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the NHS in 2024, citing concerns such as waiting times and staff shortages as major issues. This represents a significant decline from 2019, when 60% of individuals reported satisfaction.… Continue reading NHS public satisfaction hits record low