Category: UK News

Closure of SAS investigation was premature, inquiry told

The Royal Military Police (RMP) closed a military investigation into suspected war crimes by the SAS prematurely, according to a former detective. Alan Pughsley, the former chief constable of Kent Police, claimed that the RMP missed its “one chance” to interview key witnesses crucial to the investigation. The Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan called upon… Continue reading Closure of SAS investigation was premature, inquiry told

'No easy routes' to growth, Rachel Reeves tells Labour MPs

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reportedly indicated to her MPs that the government will back a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The decision has been criticised by local residents and environmental groups, but would be supported by business leaders and the aviation industry. Reeves made the comments during a meeting of the Parliamentary Labour Party,… Continue reading 'No easy routes' to growth, Rachel Reeves tells Labour MPs

Grant Shapps calls Navy submarine name change 'woke nonsense'

The Royal Navy has responded to concerns within the Ministry of Defence by changing the name of its newest submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles. There were reports suggesting that the original name could be seen as offensive to the French, referring to the battle that England won against France in 1415, part of… Continue reading Grant Shapps calls Navy submarine name change 'woke nonsense'

Stars, doves and Drag Race crown at The Vivienne's funeral

A funeral for The Vivienne, also known as James Lee Williams, was held in north Wales on Monday. The Drag Race UK winner died three weeks ago at age 32. Mourners included celebrities like Cheryl Hole, Jade Thirlwall, Claire Sweeney, and Kim Woodburn. The coffin arrived in a horse-drawn carriage pulled by black horses with… Continue reading Stars, doves and Drag Race crown at The Vivienne's funeral

Storm Éowyn: NI Secretary Hilary Benn says there are 'ways to go' in clean up

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said that there’s still a long way to go in the clean-up process of Storm Éowyn, according to the BBC. Since high winds battered the UK and Ireland last week, about 60,000 properties in Northern Ireland remain without power and homes have sustained considerable damage. Northern Ireland Electricity has warned… Continue reading Storm Éowyn: NI Secretary Hilary Benn says there are 'ways to go' in clean up

WH Smith says post offices to remain if sale goes ahead

WH Smith has confirmed that its post offices within its shops will not be affected if the sale of its High Street business goes ahead. The retailer issued the statement following questions over the future of the 195 post offices within its stores. The company is in talks over a potential sale of its High… Continue reading WH Smith says post offices to remain if sale goes ahead

Storm Éowyn: Gardens staff 'devastated' at loss of Edinburgh's tallest tree

The towering Himalayan cedar, planted 166 years ago during a visit from Prince Albert, has been felled by Storm Éowyn, leaving the man in charge of the tree “devastated”. Simon Milne, Regius Keeper at The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, said his heart sank when he saw the 100ft tree lying on the ground. The tree… Continue reading Storm Éowyn: Gardens staff 'devastated' at loss of Edinburgh's tallest tree

Leicester City helicopter crash was accidental, inquest jury told

A jury at an inquest into the deaths of five people killed in a helicopter crash outside Leicester City’s King Power Stadium has been directed by a coroner to only return an accidental conclusion. The Foxes’ chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, was killed in the crash alongside Kaveporn Punpare, Nusara Suknamai, pilot Eric Swaffer, and his partner… Continue reading Leicester City helicopter crash was accidental, inquest jury told