Category: UK News

The US has imposed its strongest sanctions yet on Russia in a bid to target Moscow’s energy revenue that is currently powering its war efforts in Ukraine. The new measures will focus on more than 200 entities and people that range from traders and officials to insurance companies, as well as hundreds of oil tankers.… Continue reading US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian energy industry

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves will visit China this weekend to discuss trade and investment opportunities with her Chinese counterpart Vice Premier He Lifeng. Reeves will work towards the UK’s main goal of growing the economy to raise living standards. However, the visit has been criticised due to recent market issues in the UK and the… Continue reading Rachel Reeves pledges to 'make UK better off' as she arrives in China

Scotland experienced a particularly cold night on Friday as temperatures in Altnaharra dipped down to -17.3C. This marked the most frigid January night in 15 years within the UK, since 2010 when various regions had lows below -15C. Although the Met Office did not anticipate levels dropping below -18C, there remained a slight possibility of… Continue reading Lowest temperature of -14.5C in Altnaharra on winter's coldest night

The family of the late Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, former chairman of Leicester City, has launched a legal claim against the manufacturer of the helicopter he died in. Srivaddhanaprabha, pilot Eric Swaffer, Izabela Roza Lechowicz, and Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai lost their lives in the crash in October 2018. The compensation claim, started by legal representatives Stewarts,… Continue reading Leicester City helicopter crash: Chairman's family launches legal claim

An outbreak of bird flu or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has occurred in Angus, Scotland, which led to the creation of a protection zone. Over Ascreavie House, Kingoldrum, near Kirriemuir, was the site of the outbreak. Sheila Voas, the chief veterinary officer, announced the report on the evening of Friday the 11th of June… Continue reading Protection zone in place after bird flu outbreak

Ten councillors from Reform UK in Derbyshire have resigned, citing their objection towards Nigel Farage’s leadership. The group is against the “increasingly autocratic manner” in which the party is operating, and said they feel that it has lost its sense of direction under Farage’s leadership. Alex Stevenson, the group’s leader, was suspended from the party… Continue reading Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Nigel Farage

Magician Steven Frayne, also known as Dynamo, performed an open-air spectacle to mark Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture. The event, titled Rise, involved Frayne, a 10-year-old rapper, a dozen aerial dancers, poets, musicians, and dancers. Frayne started his career in City Park, where the opening ceremony was held, performing street magic. He told… Continue reading Dynamo works his magic on Bradford to launch UK City of Culture 2025

Starting next week, the British government will be selling over two million train tickets at a discounted price. This includes both advance and off-peak tickets, with reductions of up to fifty percent off their original price. The sale will last a week and is available for journeys in the United Kingdom from January 17 to… Continue reading Great British Rail fare sale: Government confirms cheaper tickets

After two illegal releases of lynx in the Highlands of Scotland, staff from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) have now captured four lynx. The RZSS is condemning the illegal release of these wild animals. David Field, Chief Executive of RZSS, is relieved that the animals had been captured. Calling it “irresponsible and wrong”… Continue reading Second pair of Lynx captured in Cairngorms

Warwick Davis, the actor and television presenter, has been selected to receive the prestigious Bafta Fellowship, marking his steadfast contribution to the British film industry. Best known for his roles in Harry Potter and Star Wars, the Surrey-born actor also presents the popular game show Tenable. Commenting on the honour, the 54-year-old referred to the… Continue reading Warwick Davis: Harry Potter actor to receive Bafta Fellowship