Category: UK News

Reported by BBC Scotland News and BBC Naidheachdan, a tragic incident occurred involving a sperm whale that had become entangled in ropes and ultimately perished after being stranded on the shoreline of Raasay. Initially spotted in distress off Skye, the 15m-long creature was found trailing ropes as long as 20m, with efforts made by British… Continue reading Sperm whale entangled in rope dies after stranding on Raasay

BBC News Business reporter Mitchell Labiak reported that Greggs exceeded £2 billion in revenue last year, with a surge in sales of items like pizzas, chicken goujons, and potato wedges, although the sausage roll remained the top-selling product. The company, traditionally renowned for its baked goods, indicated that the expansion of its menu reflected its… Continue reading Greggs' sales top £2bn after pizza boost but sausage roll still king

Political reporter Joshua Nevett has reported that Sir Keir Starmer remains steadfast in his commitment to bringing an end to the conflict in Ukraine despite the recent decision by the US to pause military aid to the country. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner emphasized that the prime minister is unwavering in his pursuit of peace… Continue reading UK won't be derailed by Ukraine US aid freeze, says Angela Rayner

Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Contributors Calum McKay and Katie Hunter report for BBC Scotland News that Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish Sikh man, was detained in India on terrorism charges for seven years. Arrested in 2017 in northern Punjab shortly after his wedding, Johal has been in prison since then, facing allegations related to targeted killings of religious and… Continue reading Jagtar Singh Johal acquitted in India terror case

Reporting for BBC Business, Faarea Masud states that the investment firm Abrdn has decided to reverse a previous rebranding move by reintroducing vowels to its name. The company, previously known as Aberdeen Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management, faced widespread mockery for its Abrdn rebrand in 2021, with critics likening it to a typographical error.… Continue reading Abrdn adds back vowels after widely-mocked rebrand

The tragic discovery of a body in the River Frome has left a family in Bristol devastated after the missing man, Luis Piovesana, was found by police divers on Monday. The somber news came after an extensive search effort involving over 100 officers, as well as friends and family of the 26-year-old. The Avon and… Continue reading Luis Piovesana's family 'devastated' after body found in river

Anxiety looms over the UK’s status as a top choice for international students, as figures from the Home Office reveal a 31% decline in UK sponsored study visas, dropping from 600,024 in 2023 to 415,103 in 2024. This decrease not only impacts the educational sector but also strains the economy of many university cities. Universities… Continue reading Is the UK becoming less attractive for international students?

BBC understands that agency workers will soon be protected from “exploitative” zero-hour contracts through amendments to the government’s employment reform bill. This change will require agency workers to have contracts that guarantee a minimum number of hours each week. The update will be officially detailed on Tuesday as part of the Employment Rights Bill. In… Continue reading Zero-hour contract ban to include agency workers in employment bill

On the front pages of various newspapers, the latest comments from world leaders regarding the war in Ukraine are making headlines. The Daily Telegraph highlights US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky for suggesting that a peace deal with Russia is far off. Trump warns Zelensky that his time is running out,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'US rift with Ukraine grows' and 'UK hunts new allies'