Category: UK News

Scotland’s Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) operates the country’s largest ferry network. One of its oldest vessels, MV Hebridean Isles, has been retired after almost 40 years of unbroken service. Named after the Hebridean islands it served, the ship left Stornoway for a final time on 9 May before heading to Glasgow to be scrapped. For local… Continue reading Islanders bid a fond farewell to MV Hebridean Isles

The UK government is introducing measures designed to prevent excessive profits being made by companies that operate children’s homes. A limit on profitability will be imposed if providers of residential care for vulnerable children fail to voluntarily regulate themselves, but the details of the measure are yet to be announced. A network of smaller firms… Continue reading 'Exploitative' children's home firm profits to be curbed

Manchester band Blossoms are celebrating their most recent number one album by performing five sold-out shows across five different venues in their home city in just five nights. Blossoms’ fifth album was inspired by a news report about the theft of an eight-foot fibreglass model gorilla in Scotland, which frontman Tom Ogden then wrote an… Continue reading Blossoms on Gary, the gorilla that helped them reach 'the peak of our powers'

A recent investigation by the BBC has raised concerns over the effectiveness of the Ask for Angela safety scheme, which aims to provide a discreet lifeline for people who believe they are in danger. A pub worker, who spoke anonymously to the broadcaster, warned that the scheme was failing to protect vulnerable women. The worker,… Continue reading Ask for Angela: Staff had no clue, says pub worker

During the year 1956, John Morris was a teenager when he first went to Christmas Island in the Pacific. However, he had no idea that these experiences would affect his life forever after. Morris is one of the last surviving 22,000 people who witnessed the UK’s nuclear bomb tests, and those who are still able… Continue reading 'Starmer, meet us before it's too late' say nuclear test veterans

The waiting lists for gynaecology appointments in the United Kingdom have more than doubled since February of 2020, according to BBC research. There are now around 755,046 appointments waiting to happen, compared to 360,400 prior to the pandemic, indicating that at least 630,000 women are on the waiting list with issues ranging from endometriosis and… Continue reading Gynaecology waiting lists in UK double, leaving women in pain

Sir Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, is scheduled to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit this week. The British government hopes to establish “stable and pragmatic engagement” with China, focusing on international stability, climate change, and economic growth. However, Downing Street emphasized that engaging with China would be “rooted at… Continue reading Keir Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at G20 summit

Police in the UK are searching for Pankaj Lamba, the husband of Harshita Brella, whose body was found in the boot of a car in Ilford, east London. Ms Brella, from Corby, Northamptonshire, was found dead after concerns were raised for her welfare. Police believe Lamba murdered her and transported her body to London in a vehicle… Continue reading Police seek husband of murdered Harshita Brella

A BMW has hit a child in Bristol, causing injuries that are believed to be life-threatening. The incident took place on Long Cross, in the Lawrence Weston area of the city. The vehicle had left the road before the impact occurred. An 18-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by… Continue reading Arrest after child seriously injured in hit-and-run in Bristol

Despite growing pressure from the car industry, the rules on the percentage of electric vehicles (EVs) car firms must sell will not be weakened, according to the UK transport secretary. The mandate will become more strict next year ahead of a complete ban on new diesel and petrol cars by 2035. Car makers have, nonetheless,… Continue reading Electric vehicle targets 'will not be weakened' despite pressure