Category: UK News

Wandsworth prison, situated in the tranquil surroundings of south-west London, strikes fear into even the most composed individuals with its imposing Victorian architecture. The facility, known for its stark brick walls and forbidding entrance, holds the distinction of being one of the largest prisons in the UK. The atmosphere inside is equally overwhelming; during a… Continue reading Wandsworth prison's troubled history of overcrowding, escapes and mistaken releases

Joey Barton, a former footballer, expressed to a jury his belief that he is the target of a “political prosecution,” vehemently refuting claims that he purposely sent potentially offensive social media posts to gain attention. During the trial, Barton clarified that he did not mean to label broadcaster Jeremy Vine as a pedophile, dismissing it… Continue reading Joey Barton says he is victim of 'political prosecution' over X posts

Hassan Jhangur, 25, was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of the murder of Chris Marriott, a father-of-two, during a brawl at his sister’s wedding reception in Burngreave, Sheffield in December 2023. Jhangur deliberately rammed his car into a crowd of people, killing Mr. Marriott, who had stopped to help after Jhangur’s… Continue reading Sheffield 'Good Samaritan' killer Hassan Jhangur jailed for life

John Swinney, the First Minister, has declined to rule out the possibility of tax increases in the upcoming Scottish Budget. This decision comes in light of warnings that his government may be facing a funding deficit of up to £1bn if the UK government decides to raise income tax rates in other parts of the… Continue reading John Swinney does not rule out tax hikes in Scotland

The government’s plans to provide cash grants to businesses for innovative new steel projects have been scrapped. Despite this, ministers remain committed to fulfilling their manifesto promise of investing £2.5bn in the steel industry and are exploring alternative funding options for businesses. The decision to forgo a competition that would have awarded grants for new… Continue reading Planned steel investment fund will no longer go ahead

The warning of a potentially disastrous bird flu virus spreading among UK farms has been issued by an expert in avian virology. Professor Ian Brown, from the Pirbright Institute, expressed concerns about the infectiousness of the current strain. He emphasized the need for farmers to be prepared for the worst as the government implements a… Continue reading Bird flu: Expert tells farmers to prepare for the worst as virus spreads

Justice Secretary David Lammy is facing increased scrutiny following the accidental release of two prisoners from Wandsworth prison in London. This development comes after Lammy had previously pledged to implement the most stringent checks to prevent such errors, following the mistaken release of a migrant sex offender from Chelmsford prison last month. The recent blunders… Continue reading David Lammy under pressure after two prisoners released by mistake

A suspect has been ordered into detention following his appearance in court where he faced charges in connection to the killing of Jordan Webb in Portavogie, County Down. The body of Mr. Webb, 28, was found at a residence on New Harbour Road earlier this week, with emergency services responding to the scene but being… Continue reading Jordan Webb: Man appears in court over Portavogie murder

In the period leading up to March 2025, there was a significant uptick in referrals to the government’s anti-terror initiative, Prevent, as revealed by recent data. The total number of referrals reached a record high of 8,778, marking a 27% increase from the previous year’s figure of 6,922. Of the referrals where specific concerns were… Continue reading Record referrals to Prevent anti-terror programme

The chief of the NHS in England, Sir Jim Mackey, is cautioning that the UK is bracing for a prolonged flu season. He emphasized that this winter is anticipated to be one of the most challenging seasons the health service has ever encountered. The early escalation in flu rates is causing concern as the winter… Continue reading UK facing long, tough flu season, NHS chiefs warn