Category: UK News

John Lewis has announced that Jason Tarry, the former boss of Tesco’s UK business, will be taking over the role of chairman. Tarry will be replacing Dame Sharon White, who announced last year that she would be stepping down from her position. The UK’s John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets have been facing pressure… Continue reading John Lewis names former Tesco UK boss Jason Tarry as new chairman

As the public inquiry into the Horizon scandal prepares to resume, senior Post Office executives have been summoned to give evidence. This inquiry has been launched to investigate allegations of wrongful accusations of criminality against sub-postmasters due to failures in the Horizon accounting system. Victims have come together to share their experiences and hopefully receive… Continue reading 'I stopped going out' – Post Office scandal victim

Leo Varadkar, the taoiseach of Ireland, has made his last visit to Northern Ireland for the North-South Ministerial Council meeting in Armagh. Ministers from both the Northern Ireland Executive parties and the Irish cabinet are attending the meeting. The council has not met in-person since 2020 due to power-sharing being suspended, but it will be… Continue reading Leo Varadkar making last visit to NI as taoiseach

Authorities are searching for a 25-year-old man named Habibur Masum after he is suspected of fatally stabbing a 27-year-old woman who was pushing a pram in the Westgate area of Bradford on Saturday. Every police force in the country is currently looking for the man, who is said to be “very dangerous”. While some progress… Continue reading Bradford stabbing: Mother's death prompts nationwide manhunt

Private healthcare provider Spire Healthcare failed to transfer a critically ill patient to the NHS for intensive care quickly enough, leading to the woman’s death, according to an investigation by BBC Panorama. Nafisa Khan underwent a gallbladder operation at a Spire facility after being told it would speed up the procedure. The morning after the… Continue reading Spire Healthcare: Death of NHS-funded private patient raises safety concerns

A group of former diplomats and officials have proposed the abolition of the UK’s Foreign Office, citing its elitist and outdated roots, and have suggested the introduction of a new Department for International Affairs. The authors of the pamphlet, The World in 2040: Renewing the UK’s Approach to International Affairs, say that a new department… Continue reading Foreign Office: Former diplomats lead call to replace department

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an end to the disparities in support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across different regions of the UK. Party leader Sir Ed Davey is proposing a new national champion to coordinate and improve support for children with complex needs with a £300m budget. Under current regulations, parents… Continue reading Lib Dems call for end to special needs postcode lottery

The upcoming film “Back to Black” focuses on the life of Amy Winehouse, from her early days in north London to her rise as a global music icon. While Winehouse’s personal life was often scrutinized in the media, including her tumultuous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, director Sam Taylor-Johnson is quick to point out that “paparazzi… Continue reading Amy Winehouse film Back to Black: 'Paparazzi and addiction are the villains'

In a stunning performance, Mark Williams beat Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-5 in the final of the Tour Championship in Manchester. Despite trailing 5-3 at one point, Williams produced two century breaks and three half-centuries on his way to claiming seven consecutive frames and securing his 26th ranking title in front of a packed crowd. Williams was… Continue reading Tour Championship: Mark Williams delivers vintage display to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-5 in final

Jess Hanshaw, a mother of three from Newport, has described the devastating challenges facing her family as they face becoming homeless. She told her young children they were going “on an adventure”, but in reality, the family was about to move into a hostel or hotel with other homeless families. Hanshaw’s home of 12 years… Continue reading Newport mum faces homelessness with three young children