Category: UK News

Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the Conservative Party, has said that her approach to the economy will be “completely the opposite” to that of Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Badenoch gave a first glimpse of her policy priorities, including on reversing the VAT hike for private schools. She conceded that the Conservatives “got a lot of… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch says she will have opposite approach to Labour on economy

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has defended her decision to increase National Insurance contributions by companies in last week’s budget. She stated that the money was necessary to ensure the public finances were on a “firm footing,” as the budget outlined policies to increase spending by almost £70bn a year over the next… Continue reading Rachel Reeves 'not immune' to National Insurance hike criticism

Badgers in Lincolnshire have resulted in damages worth £100,000 after tunneling beneath a road. The council claims that emergency repairs on the A52 at Seaholme Road were vital to prevent the road falling apart. The reason for the delay in repairs was because badgers are a protected species, and a license from Natural England was… Continue reading Burrowing badgers cause £100,000 damage to Mablethorpe road

The 1st Battalion the Royal Welsh has announced the death of 21-year-old Fusilier Jack Wilkes from Tywyn, Gwynedd due to Burkitt Lymphoma with “great sadness.” Despite being too unwell to complete his Lance Corporal training, he served as a member of 5 Platoon, B (Rorke’s Drift) Company, and participated in various overseas exercises such as… Continue reading Royal Welsh fusilier, 21, dies from a rare cancer

Albion Rovers, the 142-year-old Scottish football club, is set to be managed for a day by avowed football fanatic Duncan McKay, a supporter of Hibernian, and an A View from the Terrace presenter this weekend during the Lowland League match against Hearts B. McKay’s fluency in computer game, Football Manager, is putting his experience to… Continue reading Albion Rovers – The fan managing the Lowland League team against Hearts B

Passengers at Leeds City Bus Station have expressed their dissatisfaction with the “terrible” smell which has persisted inside the building for almost two weeks. Staff at the station in the city centre have confirmed that the bad odour has been lingering for at least 10 days. According to a bus passenger named Scott, 29, he… Continue reading Leeds City Bus station bosses apologise for 'terrible' smell

Matt Inman, a professional mixed martial arts fighter, went head-to-head with Will Stone MP in a charity match at Fairfield Halls in Croydon. Stone, the newly elected Labour MP for Swindon North, is not only a politician but also a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a former soldier. The match was held to raise… Continue reading Will Stone MP grapples MMA fighter Matt Inman for mental health

Tasha Ghouri, a former Love Island contestant and Strictly Come Dancing star, has spoken out about her negative experiences with online trolling due to her disability. Ghouri, who is deaf and uses a cochlear implant, revealed that she has received cruel comments and videos about the way she speaks. These trolls caused her to hit… Continue reading Strictly's Tasha Ghouri in tears over online hate after Love Island

The remains of a 24-year-old ex-British soldier who died in combat while fighting in Ukraine will return to his parents’ home in County Fermanagh on Friday. Liam Love will be laid to rest after a funeral service at St. Patrick’s Church in Derrygonnelly on Saturday. Michael Love, Liam’s father, referred to his son as a… Continue reading 'It was the call I hoped I'd never take'

England’s decision to substitute fly-half Marcus Smith with George Ford in their recent match against New Zealand did not go as planned, leading to criticism from fans and pundits alike. With 62 minutes on the scoreboard and England leading by eight points, some believed that Smith, who had been playing well, should have been left… Continue reading England 22-24 New Zealand: George Ford focus can't disguise other failings