Category: UK News

A murder investigation has been launched by police in search of a 36-year-old woman who has been missing since July. The last confirmed sighting of Charlene Hobbs was a photograph taken of her at a property in Broadway, Adamsdown, Cardiff, at 06:07 BST on 24 July 2024, according to South Wales Police. Despite speaking to… Continue reading Police launch murder investigation into missing Cardiff woman

Debbie Warren is deeply concerned about the impending changes to the benefits system, believing that it will disproportionately affect those who are already marginalized in society. The UK government’s plan to tighten the criteria for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has sparked outrage in Wales, with many worrying about the potential impact on vulnerable individuals. There… Continue reading Benefits reform could be 'devastating' to lives in Wales, recipients say

During a recent visit to Buckingham Palace, King Charles warmly welcomed Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney. This gesture was seen as a symbolic display of support amidst growing tensions with US President Donald Trump. Despite facing a cancer diagnosis, the King had intended to visit Canada in 2024 to further demonstrate his commitment to… Continue reading King Charles uses symbols to show support for Canada

Political reporter Paul Seddon announced that the work and pensions secretary is adamant about the fairness of her proposed overhaul to benefits rules. Liz Kendall assured Labour MPs waiting for details on expected welfare cuts that the upcoming plans, set to be published on Tuesday, would establish a sustainable foundation for rising benefits expenditure. The… Continue reading Benefits overhaul will be fair, insists Liz Kendall

King Charles, the monarch of Canada, recently welcomed Mark Carney to Buckingham Palace for a meeting. The former Canadian PM had just concluded talks with Emmanuel Macron in France before heading to Downing St. for a meeting with UK PM Starmer. Canada has been actively engaged in discussions regarding a potential coalition of nations that… Continue reading King hosts Carney at Buckingham Palace

A boat fire off the coast of Koh Tao in Thailand has left a British tourist missing. The incident occurred when a small boat caught fire and sank on Sunday morning, with 26-year-old Alexandra Clarke from Lambeth, south London, on board. According to reports, the fire started in the ship’s engine room after 09:00 ITC… Continue reading Thailand boat fire: British tourist missing after Koh Tao blaze

so I can see the big St Patrick cross at the top!” Also making the climb were the Harte family from Millisle. “St Patrick is such an important saint to Irish history and culture,” said mother Maeve. “It’s important to remember his influence and to celebrate his life and legacy.” The pilgrims at Slieve Patrick… Continue reading St Patrick's Day festivities taking place across Northern Ireland

In the wake of Manchester City’s Champions League victory in 2023, a fan named Leon Blackett found himself in trouble after leaping onto a police van in celebration, causing significant damage. The incident occurred in Manchester city center on June 10, as Blackett and other fans rejoiced in their team’s treble-securing win over Inter Milan.… Continue reading Man City fan jailed for £10k damage to police van after Champions League win

A new statue honoring Brian Haw, a peace campaigner, was recently unveiled in London. Haw gained recognition for his nearly decade-long protest in Parliament Square against UK and US foreign policy. Despite being removed from the square shortly before his death in 2011 at the age of 62, his legacy lives on through the statue… Continue reading Brian Haw: Statue of peace campaigner unveiled in Lambeth

BBC Scotland news reported that the nationalised Ferguson shipyard has lost a significant order for seven small all-electric ferries for Caledonian MacBrayne. Instead, the Ferries procurement agency CMAL has selected a Polish firm, Remontowa, as the preferred bidder for the small vessels replacement programme (SVRP). Despite Ferguson’s vows to aggressively bid for the contract and… Continue reading Ferguson shipyard misses out on new CalMac ferry order