Category: UK News

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has rejected Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s call for a new national inquiry into grooming gangs. Burnham had requested a limited national inquiry that drew on reviews of incidents like the ones that occurred in Rotherham and Telford. Although Nandy commended Burnham for calling for a smaller inquiry into specific issues,… Continue reading Minister rejects Labour mayor Andy Burnham's call for grooming inquiry

The UK has sufficient gas reserves to meet its winter requirements, according to a statement by the government, following Centrica’s recent warning about the country’s “concerningly low” residual energy supplies. Centrica, which owns the nation’s largest gas storage facility, declared that the UK currently has less than seven days-worth of gas inventory as a result… Continue reading UK has enough gas, says No.10 after supply warning

After a pair of lynx were captured in Kingussie in the Cairngorms National Park on Thursday, two more of the wild cats have been spotted in the same location on Friday. The authorities are cautioning members of the public not to attempt to approach the animals and are collaborating with experts who are trained to… Continue reading Two more lynx spotted on loose in the Highlands

A new documentary will delve into the final months of the late TV presenter Caroline Flack’s life. Produced by Curious Films, the film will be called Caroline and will feature interviews with members of Flack’s family and friends, including her mother Christine Flack. The documentary will explore Flack’s career, her mental health, and her life… Continue reading Mum to explore Caroline Flack's life in documentary

Relatives of those killed in the Lockerbie bombing are upset as they have been told they will not be permitted to watch the trial of a Libyan suspect from the comfort of their own homes. Abu Agila Masud is alleged to have built the bomb that led to the crash of Pan Am 103 in… Continue reading Lockerbie relatives unable to view trial from home

Amid a flurry of whale sightings around Scilly Isles, wildlife experts are urging caution and attempting to identify the elusive creatures. The reported spotting of a rare species of whale off the coast of Cornwall has provoked some excitement amongst marine enthusiasts. The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust has received reports of eighteen whale sightings… Continue reading Possible rare whale sighting off Scilly Isles being investigated

The Golden Globes marked the start of Hollywood’s awards season this week, but it’s important to take a step back and reflect on what else has been happening in the world. In order to test your knowledge, take on this quiz compiled by Ben Fell. This quiz highlights important events that occurred over the past… Continue reading BBC News Quiz of the week: Who joined Demi Moore as a big winner at the Golden Globes?

Rachel Reeves, the UK Chancellor, is about to embark on a three-day trip to China to build on economic and trading relationships, even as the UK faces increasing pressure over rising government borrowing costs. The journey has not been well received by some Conservatives, particularly in light of the government’s borrowing requirements rising to their… Continue reading Rachel Reeves heads to China amid pressure over borrowing costs

Police are seeking the public’s help to find two sisters from Aberdeen who were last seen in the early hours of Tuesday. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who are both 32 and live in the city centre, were last seen in Market Street at Victoria Bridge at about 2:12 am GMT on Tuesday. They then crossed… Continue reading Eliza and Henrietta Huszti: Police search for missing Aberdeen sisters

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles are dominating headlines in the British press today. The Metro’s front page presents a harrowing aerial image of the destruction that has been caused, with the headline “Lost Angeles” referring to the almost apocalyptic scenes. The paper reports that 100,000 homes have been destroyed, with swathes of the city… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Lost Angeles' and 'Musk seeks to oust PM'