The imposition of tariffs by President Donald Trump has created a ripple effect on UK businesses that heavily rely on exports to the US. With nearly £60 billion worth of goods shipped across the Atlantic last year, the UK market is a vital one for many British companies. The recent announcement of a 10% tariff… Continue reading Trump tariffs: UK exporters on the pain and opportunities
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Ballymoney couple sentenced for child cruelty
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Woman guilty of breaching abortion clinic protection zone
Dr. Livia Tossici-Bolt, a 64-year-old woman, was recently found guilty of breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) outside an abortion clinic in Bournemouth. She was given a two-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £20,000 fine following her actions on two separate days in March 2023. Tossici-Bolt, an anti-abortion campaigner, stood outside the… Continue reading Woman guilty of breaching abortion clinic protection zone
Joanne Sharkey: Suspended sentence for mum who killed baby
An individual who was deeply affected by severe post-natal depression in 1998, resulting in the tragic death of her newborn baby boy, has been given a compassionate sentence by a judge in Liverpool. Joanne Sharkey, a resident of Liverpool, was revealed to be the mother of the baby in July 2023 after a DNA match… Continue reading Joanne Sharkey: Suspended sentence for mum who killed baby
Martin O'Hagan: Man arrested over LVF murder of journalist
A man has been taken into custody by authorities in connection with the murder investigation of journalist Martin O’Hagan. O’Hagan, a journalist for the Sunday World newspaper, was tragically killed by the Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) in 2001 in Lurgan, County Armagh. The 42-year-old suspect was apprehended in Sheffield with the assistance of Counter Terrorism… Continue reading Martin O'Hagan: Man arrested over LVF murder of journalist
Middlesbrough pensioners return to UK after Thailand attack
Mary and Des Byrne, a couple who were involved in a physical altercation with their neighbors in Thailand, have been able to return to the UK after receiving a fine. The couple, aged 69 and 77 respectively, claimed they were attacked over a small garden dispute after moving to Asia. Despite asserting that they acted… Continue reading Middlesbrough pensioners return to UK after Thailand attack
Trump tariffs: Yet another example of colossal, upending change
In recent days, the buzz around Westminster has shifted from the Spring Statement to a more urgent matter – the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The economic landscape in the UK has been far from rosy for nearly two decades, with poor growth and stagnant average earnings. The Labour Party’s promise of sustained… Continue reading Trump tariffs: Yet another example of colossal, upending change
Water pressure problems near Huddersfield cause distress to residents
In the quiet village of Lower Cumberworth in West Yorkshire, residents are grappling with severe water pressure issues that have made even the most basic household tasks a challenge. From texting neighbors before showering to manually filling washing machines, the community is struggling to cope with the impact of reduced water pressure stemming from Yorkshire… Continue reading Water pressure problems near Huddersfield cause distress to residents
'Birmingham bin strike has left us with 7ft-high dumping ground'
The Birmingham bin strike has resulted in a massive 7ft (2m) high mound of rotting bin bags accumulating in Sparkbrook, causing distress among residents and local businesses. This dumping ground, filled with hundreds of bags and boxes, is said to have reached unbearable levels. According to locals, the pile has grown due to individuals from… Continue reading 'Birmingham bin strike has left us with 7ft-high dumping ground'
UK drawing up list of items for potential retaliatory US tariffs
Kate Whannel and Sam Francis, political reporters, discussed the UK government’s response to President Donald Trump’s new import tariffs. The UK is considering imposing retaliatory tariffs on US products if a trade deal cannot be agreed upon. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is currently consulting with UK firms to determine the impact of the 10% tariffs… Continue reading UK drawing up list of items for potential retaliatory US tariffs