Category: UK News

An art gallery in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, got an unexpected visitor in the form of a 3-meter pet python named Bodhi that escaped from its owner’s property above Studio 1. The animal had found her way into a vent, which led to the gallery, and knocked over several items there while the gallery was closed on… Continue reading Pet python found after escape into Banchory art gallery

The Bank of England has cut its base interest rate for the first time in four years. The rate cut will be seen as a significant step as the economy looks to transition on from years of inflationary pressures. The timing is believed to be ideal for the new chancellor and government, with a robust… Continue reading Interest rates cut… but don't expect more straight away

The Bank of England has made its first interest rate cut in more than four years, from 5.25% to 5%. While some fixed-rate mortgage holders will face future increases in mortgage payments, variable rate mortgages will see an immediate decrease in their monthly mortgage payments. People should not expect to see a significant fall in… Continue reading UK interest rates cut for first time in over four years

The British Medical Association has called for an immediate work-to-rule action by its members, who have complained of a lack of funding for general practice. The action will see GPs across England place a cap on the number of patients they are willing to see, with union guidance setting the limit at 25 per day.… Continue reading GPs could cap appointments in work-to-rule

Craig Revel Horwood, a judge on the popular BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing, has shared details about his experience with an abusive Russian ballet trainer who used a cane on her students. Unfortunately, allegations of abusive behavior have plagued the show, with multiple celebrities speaking out about mistreatment by their dance partners during rehearsals.… Continue reading Watch: Revel Horwood reveals his trainer whacked students

Nationwide has reported that the growth rate for house prices in the UK rose to 2.1% last month, which is the fastest rate since December 2022. The mortgage lender attributed the growth to increasing wages, which have boosted the confidence of some buyers. However, high mortgage rates and affordability issues have limited the number of… Continue reading House price growth picks up in July as wages rise

Mount Pleasant Road in Tunbridge Wells has become the site of 70,000 penalty charge notices since April 2023, according to data obtained by BBC under Freedom of Information laws. The road forbids vehicles, except buses, taxis, and bicycles, from travelling between certain hours of the day from Church Road and Monson Road junctions. Tunbridge Wells… Continue reading Tunbridge Wells: Thousands fined for driving in bus lane

Former BBC news presenter, Huw Edwards, has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children, according to multiple UK newspapers. The Mirror leads with “Huw’s child abuse pics shame” while The Sun has the word “guilty” alongside a photo of Edwards outside court. The Telegraph reports that the BBC paid £200,000 to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Huw Edwards' 'fall from grace' and 'riot outrage'

A 17-year-old individual has been accused of murdering three girls at a dance class in Southport, Merseyside. The incident, which happened in Hart Space centre, was for primary school children aged six to ten and featured a Taylor Swift theme. Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, were brought to… Continue reading Southport: 17-year-old charged with murder over attack

The family of a woman who died after attending a slapping workshop and stopping her insulin has urged for greater regulation of alternative therapies. Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, had type 1 diabetes and died in 2016 at a retreat in Wiltshire run by Hongchi Xiao. He was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter last Friday. Carr-Gomm’s son,… Continue reading 'Reckless slapping therapist Hongchi Xiao cut mum's life short'