Category: UK News

BBC Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced pressure as government finances showed a large surplus in January, although it fell short of official forecasts. The surplus, which represents the difference between government spending and tax revenue, reached £15.4 billion, the highest on record for the month in over three decades. Despite the strong figure, the Office for… Continue reading Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves

A woman named Julia Wandel, also known as Julia Wandelt, has been accused of four counts of stalking. She was apprehended at Bristol Airport for stalking that caused serious alarm and distress. Originally from Poland, Ms. Wandel has been detained and is set to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court in the near future. In a… Continue reading Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann charged with stalking

The murder investigation surrounding the death of a 34-year-old man has taken a significant turn as two more men have been charged with his murder. Ryan Burton, a resident of Corby, Northamptonshire, passed away in hospital on the 16th of January, six days after being attacked in Spring Rise Park, located off Highfield Road in… Continue reading Ryan Burton: Two more men charged with murder after Kettering incident

Belfast’s Castle Place footpath has been a source of concern for pedestrians for over two years, prompting Stormont officials to take action. The kerb along this path has been blocked off with a temporary barrier, causing frustration among businesses and politicians who have labeled it as an “eyesore.” The Department of Infrastructure (DFI) revealed that… Continue reading Belfast: Consultants called to resolve street 'optical illusion'

Anatolii and Lidiia Kyrylov, a retired couple aged 69 and 73, found themselves in a position they never expected after spending most of their lives in Mariupol, Ukraine. When Russia invaded their city in early 2022, they were forced to flee due to the intense siege on the trading port. Lidiia described the harrowing experience… Continue reading Ukraine war: 'We live peacefully in Scotland, we'd like to stay'

In County Down, the horse believed to be the oldest in the UK celebrated her 46th birthday with a special cake made of linseed mash, grass pellets, and grated carrot. Roana, along with her stablemates Tinkerbell and Barnaby, enjoyed the treat from Cerys Brown, Roana’s owner, who has had a close bond with the horse… Continue reading 'Oldest horse' thrives on linseed cake and light exercise

Embedded domestic abuse specialists will soon join the 999 control rooms of five police forces in the UK, aiming to enhance support for victims in need. This initiative, known as “Raneem’s Law”, was prompted by the tragic murders of Raneem Oudeh and her mother Khaola Saleem at the hands of Oudeh’s former partner Janbaz Tarin… Continue reading Raneem's Law: Domestic abuse 999 pilot launched after murders

A revolutionary gene therapy experiment at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London has resulted in significant sight improvements for four toddlers born with a severe form of childhood blindness. These children, who were legally blind before the therapy, are now showing remarkable progress in their ability to see after receiving the experimental treatment, which involved injecting… Continue reading Gene therapy experiment treats rare childhood blindness

In the aftermath of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck’s tragic suicide at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire, her mother, Leighann McCready, expressed the profound loss felt by her family. Despite the Army’s apologies for their failure to address the harassment and sexual assault Gunner Beck endured, McCready emphasized that no apology could ever bring her daughter… Continue reading Jaysley Beck's mother says 'no apology will bring her back'

Sharone Lifschitz, a British-Israeli residing in east London, maintained unwavering hope for the safe return of her 84-year-old father, Oded, who was held captive by Hamas for over 500 days. Oded, a staunch advocate for peace and Palestinian rights, was forcefully taken from his home by Palestinian gunmen on October 7th and tragically killed while… Continue reading Israeli family mourns 'man of peace' as body returned from Gaza