Category: UK News

Dundee University has announced plans to cut around 700 jobs in an effort to address a £35m deficit. Interim principal and vice chancellor Prof Shane O’Neill clarified that the initial figure of 632 roles was based on full-time equivalent posts, indicating that the actual number of affected individuals would be higher. Efforts to address the… Continue reading Dundee university cuts to be 'worse than expected'

A service to honor Amen Teklay, the teenage victim of a tragic incident in Glasgow earlier this month, was recently held in the city. The 15-year-old passed away after being discovered with serious injuries in the St George’s Cross area on March 5. Those close to him gathered at Kinning Park Parish Church to pay… Continue reading Amen Teklay: Memorial service for schoolboy killed in Glasgow

A major international summit in London focused on the critical issue of illegal immigration recently. Sir Keir Starmer, a prominent figure in the government, emphasized the strides made in combatting this problem, stating that over 24,000 individuals without the legal right to be in the country had been expelled. This declaration was accompanied by a… Continue reading Has the government really 'returned' 24,000 people?

An elderly man, aged 84, has passed away over a month after being viciously attacked by an XL bully breed dog. The tragic incident occurred as he was walking back home in Warrington on February 24, as stated by Cheshire Police. His injuries from the attack were severe, leading to his eventual death in the… Continue reading Man, 84, dies weeks after XL bully attack in Warrington

A robot submarine testing in Loch Ness accidentally discovered a camera that had been submerged for 55 years in an attempt to capture the elusive Loch Ness Monster. Operated by the Loch Ness Investigation Bureau in the 1970s, the camera system was lowered to a depth of 180m (591ft) in the hopes of uncovering evidence… Continue reading Camera set up to catch Loch Ness Monster unearthed

Government sources have revealed that the Sentencing Council is expected to temporarily halt guidelines that recommend judges take into account the backgrounds of offenders from ethnic minority and other groups when determining sentences. This decision follows the government’s announcement of an emergency law to override the guidance, which sparked concerns about “two-tier justice.” Originally scheduled… Continue reading Sentencing rules expected to be suspended after two-tier row

A crisis has been prompted by the ongoing bin strike in Birmingham, resulting in Birmingham City Council declaring a major incident due to the mounting rubbish problem. The streets are now burdened with a total of 17,000 tonnes of waste, sparking concerns about public health and leading to the issue being addressed in Parliament. In… Continue reading Birmingham City Council declares major incident over bin strike

Harrods Offers Compensation to Survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away last year, has been accused by multiple women who worked for him of rape and sexual assault. In response, Harrods has announced a compensation scheme that could provide victims with up to £385,000 in compensation, as well… Continue reading Harrods launches compensation scheme for Al Fayed victims

Renowned wrestler John Cena has made a surprising return to the squared circle, shedding his heroic persona for that of a villain in a match against Cody Rhodes at the O2 Arena in London for WWE’s Raw broadcast. This unexpected turn of events occurred shortly after WWE struck a lucrative deal with Netflix, valued at… Continue reading WWE Raw: Netflix has 'no input' into making show, says Triple H

A tragic incident occurred in Notting Hill, west London, where a newborn baby boy was discovered dead in a carrier bag. The incident led to the arrest of a woman in her 30s, who is believed to be the baby’s mother. The Metropolitan Police detained the woman on Saturday on suspicion of concealing a birth,… Continue reading Notting Hill: Woman arrested after body of newborn baby found