Category: UK News

Brwa Shorsh, a homeless man, has been found guilty of attempted murder for pushing a postman in front of an oncoming Tube train at Oxford Circus station on February 3rd. Tadeusz Potoczek, the postman, narrowly missed touching the live rail and was helped back up to the platform by another passenger. The driver of an… Continue reading Tube pusher found guilty of attempted murder

Former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. According to Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Edwards admitted to having 41 child images sent to him by another man over WhatsApp. The charges included seven category A images, the most serious classification. The former news presenter is scheduled… Continue reading Huw Edwards pleads guilty to making indecent images of children

After Monday’s knife attack in Southport, a peaceful vigil was held in memory of the victims. However, just hours later, unrest broke out in the community. The police believe that the disorder was initiated by English Defence League supporters. The incident took place on St Luke’s Road, near a mosque, and just a few streets… Continue reading Watch: Unrest grips Southport as town mourns

The UK government is likely to raise taxes in the upcoming Budget, according to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The government has denied Labour claims that the previous government left behind a hole of £22bn ($31.4bn) in the public finances. Speaking on the News Agents podcast, Reeves said that inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and pension reform… Continue reading Rachel Reeves: We'll have to increase taxes in the Budget

Despite the dangers of illegally obtaining and taking semaglutide, an active ingredient in slimming drugs, many people continue to buy it on the black market without a prescription. BBC Investigations recently discovered the ease of purchasing these dangerous products online. Although semaglutide can help those with severe weight issues, buying these unlicensed products can lead… Continue reading Illegal 'semaglutide' slimming drugs sold in salons and online

Front pages of UK newspapers on Wednesday feature tributes to the victims of Monday’s attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Three women, Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, died in the attack, and a 17-year-old suspect has been arrested. The Daily Mirror’s headline reads “Keep smiling and dancing”, while… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'A town in tears' and Reeves budget warning

The prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects has announced that London’s Elizabeth line has been selected as one of six nominees for the 2024 Riba Stirling prize for architecture, joining other powerful nominees. The National Portrait Gallery, a social housing development in east London, and a dairy farm in Dorset that has been renovated to… Continue reading Riba Stirling Prize: Elizabeth line shortlisted for 2024 architecture award

Ofcom’s annual Media Nations report reveals that live and catch-up programming viewed on a television set at home among young adults has fallen below 50%. In 2018, 76% of 16 to 24-year-olds watched traditional TV during an average week; however, in 2023, this figure fell to 48%. The report also states that on average, those… Continue reading Gen Z: Less than half of 16-24-year-olds watch traditional TV, Ofcom says

Organized crime gangs in the UK are targeting lorries, stealing goods and causing stress among drivers. Lorry drivers are demanding more secure truck stops to prevent cargo from being stolen. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on the government to create a freight crime offence and a national truck parking security standard to combat… Continue reading Lorry thefts: Drivers call for higher security standards

A protest in Southport has resulted in several police officers being injured and a police van set on fire, only hours after a vigil was held to remember the three children tragically killed in a knife attack at Hart Street. Merseyside Police said a number of officers have been injured, police vehicles have been damaged… Continue reading Southport protest sees officers injured and police van set alight