Category: UK News

The government’s net-zero policies are under scrutiny after former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair voiced concerns about the approach to limiting fossil fuels. Blair argued that the current climate change debate has become “irrational,” suggesting that rich countries are reluctant to make financial sacrifices when their impact on global emissions is minimal. Opposition parties have… Continue reading Labour defends net-zero policies after Blair criticism

After being cleared of murder in the shooting of Chris Kaba, the Metropolitan Police officer involved, Sgt Martyn Blake, is now facing a gross misconduct hearing. This decision was confirmed by the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Sgt Blake shot Mr Kaba in the head during an incident in Streatham on… Continue reading Met Police: Officer who shot Chris Kaba dead faces watchdog probe

The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, also known as Prince William and Princess Catherine, are spending their final day on the Isle of Mull, engaging with local children and families during an outdoor learning session with forest rangers. This visit comes as they celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary, which coincided with the start of their… Continue reading William and Kate join children on island nature trail in Mull

The Co-op has implemented a shutdown of certain IT systems in response to a hacking attempt to breach them. The company stated that the measures taken to thwart the attack have had a minor impact on its call center and back-office operations. At the same time, the Metropolitan Police has disclosed that it is investigating… Continue reading Co-op fends off hackers as police probe M&S cyber attack

Renowned Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace’s iconic creations are set to be showcased in a major exhibition in London this summer. The exhibition, titled Gianni Versace Retrospective, will feature over 450 original pieces worn by influential figures such as Princess Diana, Kate Moss, Sir Elton John, Naomi Campbell, and George Michael. Opening at Arches London… Continue reading Gianni Versace: Exhibition of fashion designer's work to open in London

Faarea Masud, a business reporter with BBC News, reported that house prices experienced a decline in April as prospective buyers were faced with the prospect of paying higher costs due to changes in stamp duty regulations. The figures released by Nationwide revealed a 0.6% drop in prices from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in… Continue reading House prices fall in April as stamp duty changes kick in

Doctors In Distress, a charity founded by Amandip Sidhu in 2019 in Great Britain to assist healthcare professionals with their mental well-being, has now expanded its services to Northern Ireland. This decision came after Sidhu’s consultant cardiologist brother tragically took his own life due to overwhelming work pressures and burnout, shedding light on the common… Continue reading Poor mental health a 'common phenomenon' in healthcare staff

An MP has called for an independent regulator to be involved in setting football ticket prices, citing concern that top-flight matches are too expensive for working class supporters. Ian Byrne, a Labour representative for Liverpool West Derby, expressed his views during a House of Commons debate on the Football Governance Bill. He highlighted the issue… Continue reading Football too expensive for working class fans, says Merseyside MP

The tragic death of a 16-year-old teenager, Elise Sebastian, at the St Aubyn Centre unit in Colchester in April 2021 has been linked to failures in care by a mental health trust. Elise, a Harry Potter enthusiast and music lover, was found unresponsive in her room, raising questions about the level of supervision provided by… Continue reading Essex mental health failures in death of Southminster teen

This year’s local elections hold less of the spotlight compared to last year’s all-encompassing general election. Despite their importance in shaping national politics post-election, the number of contests is limited due to some being postponed in anticipation of local government structural changes in certain areas. Therefore, it is probable that many areas across the country… Continue reading Chris Mason: A wildly unpredictable local elections