Category: UK News

The Scottish government has abandoned a pilot scheme to test trials for serious sexual offences without a jury. The proposal was intended to increase conviction rates for rape and attempted rape by allowing a single judge to decide guilt. The scheme was criticised by lawyers and judges, who argued it could violate human rights laws.… Continue reading Juryless rape trials pilot to be axed by Scottish government

The Independent Schools Council (ISC), which represent 1,400 private schools in the UK, has voted to push forward with legal action against the government regarding its introduction of VAT from January, according to the BBC. The legal challenge will be led by David Pannick KC on behalf of parents, including those with children with special… Continue reading Private schools proceed with legal action over VAT plans

An investigation by the Police Ombudsman’s Office has found that more than 70 Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers watched body camera footage of a drugs arrest for “entertainment and amusement”. The footage showed an individual being arrested for illegal drug possession. Officers accessed the footage 248 times across 20 police stations between 2019… Continue reading PSNI: Officers watched body-worn footage for 'entertainment'

A man from east London has managed to retrieve his stolen bike, as well as lead police to a thief, with the help of an online marketplace. Alasdair Bayman, who had been planning to cycle to Kent, discovered his mustard-yellow Cannondale Topstone listed on Gumtree for less than half its value. He negotiated the price… Continue reading 'I tracked a thief and got my bike back within 48 hours'

In the latest news surrounding the United Kingdom’s economy, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed that the Budget will be raising taxes by £40bn in order to make investments into public services. This has been met with some concern as it could have a significant impact on the population, especially those who are already struggling… Continue reading Henry Zeffman: How this Budget could change your life

The announcement that inheritance tax relief for farms in the UK will be limited to £1m has caused anger among farmers. The National Farmers’ Union has criticized what it calls a “disastrous budget” for family farms, accusing the government of taking away the next generation’s ability to produce British food and forcing farmers to sell… Continue reading Farmers “betrayed” by Labour's £1m inheritance tax relief limit

GB News has been hit with a £100,000 fine by Ofcom, the media regulator, for breaching impartiality rules on a programme featuring former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The politician appeared on the channel in February 2024 as part of a one-hour current affairs special that included a Q&A session. According to Ofcom, Sunak was given… Continue reading Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 over Rishi Sunak programme

The Very Reverend Canon Dr Jason Bray is a priest in the Anglican church and also serves as the Dean of Llandaff Cathedral. In addition to his more traditional duties, he is also a deliverance minister – an exorcist. Dr Bray recently spoke with BBC News about his work and the paranormal cases he investigates.… Continue reading The real-life ‘exorcist’ who investigates the supernatural

Cedrick, a qualified teacher from Cameroon, is among about 100 people still residing on the Bibby Stockholm, an asylum seekers’ barge off the Dorset coast in the UK. He flew to Heathrow Airport in March seeking asylum after fleeing his home country with his family, who were being targeted. For over six years, Cameroon has… Continue reading Bibby Stockholm resident keen to start 'second chance at life'

The UK government has reached a settlement in a legal action against the family of a nine-year-old girl whose death was linked to air pollution. Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s daughter Ella suffered a fatal asthma attack in 2013, with the Southwark Coroner’s Court finding in 2020 that air pollution had been a “material contribution” to her death.… Continue reading Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah: Mum settles legal action over air pollution death