Category: UK News

Charlotte Edwards is a Business reporter for BBC News. Recent official figures reveal that the UK economy experienced a higher-than-expected growth rate of 0.5% in February, with significant contributions coming from the services sector. Economists had initially predicted a growth rate of just 0.1%, but the Office for National Statistics (ONS) pointed out various factors… Continue reading UK economy grew more than expected in February

A young woman, aged 21, has been formally accused of causing damage to Donald Trump’s golf course located at Turnberry. The incident, which occurred on March 8th, involved digging up one of the greens at the Ayrshire course and defacing another with the message “Gaza is not for sale.” Additionally, red paint was splattered across… Continue reading Woman charged over vandalism at Trump Turnberry

Three teenagers tragically lost their lives in a collision involving a car and a bus near Heathrow Airport. The devastating incident occurred on 31 March, leaving the families of the victims utterly heartbroken. The deceased have been identified as 17-year-old Star Tomkins, 18-year-old Harley Woods, and 17-year-old Jimmy Savory. The Metropolitan Police responded to the… Continue reading Tributes paid to teens killed in car crash near Heathrow airport

Coleen Rooney’s legal team has been cleared of any misconduct in the ongoing legal battle with Rebekah Vardy over costs incurred during the defamation case famously known as Wagatha Christie. Last year, Mrs. Vardy brought a libel case against Mrs. Rooney, which she ultimately lost. The current dispute revolves around the amount that Mrs. Vardy… Continue reading Wagatha: Coleen Rooney lawyers did not commit misconduct, says High Court judge

Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow, known as “Scotland’s Chernobyl” due to its eerie appearance resembling a ghost town, is set to be demolished after years of abandonment. Built a century ago to house shipyard workers, the tenements have largely stood empty, creating a stand-off between private landlords and the local council hindering redevelopment efforts.… Continue reading Bulldozers to move in on 'Scotland's Chenobyl'

Several young people have shared their experiences of being placed in unfit and unsafe temporary accommodations in Wales during their childhood. One girl, aged 15, described having to use the toilet at a local McDonald’s for months due to her own being broken, while another witness saw someone threatened with a “zombie” knife in a… Continue reading No working toilets and zombie knives in 'vile' housing for kids

Written by: Mary Johnson A rise in scams involving fraudulent QR codes has been attributed to organised crime gangs, according to experts. The national fraud reporting centre Action Fraud reported a substantial increase in incidents in 2020, with 1,386 cases compared to only 100 in 2019. Criminals are targeting contactless payment systems like parking meters… Continue reading Organised crime gangs behind rise in QR 'quishing' scams

Health reporter Philippa Roxby shared that a new drug is now available on the NHS in England for one of the most common types of advanced breast cancer. Capivasertib has shown promising results in slowing down the progression of the disease and shrinking tumors in 25% of patients, with approximately 3,000 women benefiting from it… Continue reading New pill can slow progression of incurable breast cancer

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has reported a decline in the number of starlings visiting gardens in the UK. The organization’s Big Garden Birdwatch, conducted at the end of January, revealed the lowest starling population count since the survey’s inception in 1979. While starlings are a common sight in gardens, they… Continue reading Starlings vanishing from gardens, says conservation charity, RSPB

always going to have questions,” he adds, explaining that the film was also for his friend Oscar, who didn’t come back alive. Mendoza says “he loved every minute of working with Garland,” adding, “I’m grateful for the experience I had with Alex.” Will Poulter also acknowledged the gravity of the experience: “It was a super… Continue reading Will Poulter and Kit Connor on bonding with head-shaving and tattoos on their film Warfare