Category: UK News

The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied that he will make a premature decision regarding the future of the HS2 high-speed train line. Despite growing pressure and speculation about the cancellation of the Birmingham to Manchester leg, Sunak insisted that he would not be swayed by “someone’s TV programme.” He emphasised that making the… Continue reading Rishi Sunak continues to stall on HS2 announcement

Bakery chain, Greggs, reported an increase in sales by 20.8% in the 13 weeks leading up to 30 September this year, compared to the same period the year before. In the last 12 months, Greggs opened 144 new stores and closed 62 others. The bakery expects to open between 135 to 145 new shops across… Continue reading Greggs says sales up by more than fifth in latest quarter

Firefighters spent the night battling a massive fire that ignited after a lightning strike caused a gas explosion at a food waste recycling facility. The incident occurred on Monday evening in Cassington, Oxfordshire when a tank at the Severn Trent Green Power site was struck by lightning at approximately 7:20 pm BST. This caused the… Continue reading Fire crews tackle Oxfordshire recycling plant blast through night

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) is challenging the government’s Illegal Migration Act in court, citing a breach of the Windsor Framework, the post-Brexit agreement for Northern Ireland. The framework includes a human rights element, which the NIHRC argues is being violated. The legislation is a key part of the prime minister’s promise to… Continue reading Windsor Framework: Migration Act faces challenge from human rights group

Healthcare workers in some areas of Leicester’s hospitals will now have to wear face masks again due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases amongst patients. Clinical areas of the Leicester Royal Infirmary, the Leicester General and Glenfield Hospital will require face coverings, but they will not be mandatory in office spaces, lifts, restaurants or… Continue reading Leicester: Face masks mandatory again in parts of city hospitals

Emma, a sexual assault survivor, is still waiting for a formal apology from the Thames Lido where she met her abuser, Toshihide Nukui, a masseuse who attacked five women in Reading in 2018 and 2019. The victim believes that if the lido had taken appropriate action when earlier complaints were made, her assault could have… Continue reading Thames Lido sex assaults: Woman calls for apology after attack in 2019

Jade Ward’s family has expressed their “overjoyed” feelings after changes were made to parental rights laws in her name. Jade was killed in 2021 by Russell Marsh, her former partner. Marsh was sentenced to at least 25 years in prison. Under current laws, killers are consulted on decisions that affect their children’s health, education, and… Continue reading Jade Ward: Pride of murdered woman's family over law change

The BBC has exposed how some security guards working at public events are obtaining fraudulent work licenses after attending fake training courses. An undercover reporter paid extra to shorten a mandatory six-day course to one-and-a-half days, missing essential first aid training. Four training companies offered the reduced courses, alleged to breach regulations, one describing the… Continue reading Sham security courses prompt gig safety concerns

The Covid inquiry’s second phase will focus on decisions made by Boris Johnson, his government, and his team of scientists in the early days of the pandemic. Total scrutiny will concentrate on key decisions made to control the spread of the virus, including lockdowns, border controls, and face masks. The spotlight will remain on these… Continue reading Covid Inquiry focuses on government as stakes rise

Following a recall in the US, The Snowboard Shop in the UK has withdrawn Onewheel electric skateboards from its sale with immediate effect. The recall was initiated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which recalled all 300,000 products sold after four people died whilst using them. The commission stated that they posed a risk and… Continue reading Onewheel: Snowboard Shop halts sales after four deaths in US