Category: UK News

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'

Michael Sheen, the Hollywood actor, has vowed to fill the void left by the closure of National Theatre Wales by financing a new theatre company. Sheen will be the artistic director of Welsh National Theatre, which will focus on “big stories on big stages for big audiences.” Welsh National Theatre will be launched with a… Continue reading Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales

The UK government’s new plans will see the introduction of a price cap on resale tickets, aimed at combatting ticket touts who bulk purchase tickets and resell them at a significant profit. The proposed cap will apply to sports, comedy, music, and theatre events, and is seen as a significant step towards reducing the inflated… Continue reading Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts

A woman in the UK paid thousands of pounds to a fake doctor for multiple face fillers resulting in her looking like a gargoyle. This revelation follows news that non-surgical beauty procedures could be a “crisis waiting to happen”, with the government repeatedly delaying plans to regulate the industry. The woman, known only as Andrea,… Continue reading Botched fillers left Hull woman 'looking like a gargoyle'

BBC Radio 1 has crowned Chappell Roan the winner of its annual Sound of poll, recognizing music’s biggest rising stars. She won the award after a significant turnout from more than 180 musicians and experts, including Dua Lipa, Sir Elton John, and Sam Smith. Chappell Roan’s music is influenced by the 80s, and she has… Continue reading Pop star Chappell Roan wins the BBC Sound Of 2025

Scotland has opened a drug consumption room for the first time in the UK. The facility, The Thistle, is located in Glasgow’s east end area, which is home to a significant population of drug users who take substances in public. The space is intended to reduce drug-related harm and overdoses, as well as making drug… Continue reading Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room in Glasgow

During his appearance at the Thirlwall Inquiry at Liverpool town hall, former health secretary Jeremy Hunt expressed his regret to the families of Lucy Letby’s victims. Hunt said that Letby’s appalling crimes occurred “on [his] watch”. Letby, 35, was able to kill seven babies and attempt to kill seven others while working at the Countess… Continue reading Jeremy Hunt apologises to Letby victims' families