Storm Jocelyn is set to hit the United Kingdom just a day after Storm Isha caused two fatalities and left thousands of homes powerless. The latest storm is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds, with weather warnings being issued for parts of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Electricity providers such as NIE… Continue reading UK weather: Storm Jocelyn to bring strong winds and heavy rain in wake of Isha
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Where have all the UK tech 'unicorns' gone?
The pressure of being a unicorn company, a private start-up firm with a valuation of more than a billion dollars, can be immense. Vishal Marria, founder of London-based Quantexa, which uses AI to manage financial risk, likens the pressure to that of a football player with a big transfer fee. Despite this, fewer UK tech… Continue reading Where have all the UK tech 'unicorns' gone?
Six Nations: Call to add championship to free-to-air list rejected
The UK government has stated that there are no plans to require the rugby unions to offer the Six Nations to free-to-air broadcasters. Welsh MPs have pressured ministers to add the tournament to the “crown jewels” list of sporting events. However, UK ministers claim that the current list, which requires live coverage of the Rugby… Continue reading Six Nations: Call to add championship to free-to-air list rejected
US and UK launch fresh strikes on Houthis in Yemen
In the ongoing conflict between the Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the US and UK, a fresh series of joint air strikes were conducted against eight Houthi targets in Yemen. The strikes, conducted by the US and supported by the UK, targeted an underground storage site and Houthi missile and surveillance capability. The Houthis have been… Continue reading US and UK launch fresh strikes on Houthis in Yemen
Storm Jocelyn: Trains to be halted as new weather warnings issued
Scotland is expected to be hit by Storm Jocelyn on Tuesday, leading to more weather warnings being issued. The Met Office has issued both amber and yellow wind warnings in the wake of Storm Isha, which caused widespread disruption throughout the country. All ScotRail services will be suspended from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, with no… Continue reading Storm Jocelyn: Trains to be halted as new weather warnings issued
Storm Isha forces UK flights to divert to France and Germany
Several UK and Ireland flights had to be diverted to France and Germany after Storm Isha caused havoc. Passengers traveling to destinations such as Dublin, Bristol, and London found themselves stranded in airports abroad. Edinburgh-bound planes had to land in Cologne and some domestic route passengers discovered they had left their passports at home, meaning… Continue reading Storm Isha forces UK flights to divert to France and Germany
Mouayed Bashir: Police feared restrained man had weapon
An inquest into the death of 29-year-old Mouayed Bashir, who died after being restrained by police, has revealed officers feared he was armed at the time. The incident occurred when Mr Bashir was at his parents’ home in Newport, and emergency services were contacted after he suffered a health episode. Gwent Police were alerted to… Continue reading Mouayed Bashir: Police feared restrained man had weapon
Storm Isha: Two dead and thousands still without power
Severe weather conditions across the UK caused by Storm Isha have left thousands of people without power, after the storm brought heavy rain and winds with speeds of up to 99mph. Scotland, Northern Ireland, north-west England and Wales were hit, and those in remote areas may not have their power restored until Tuesday. Two people… Continue reading Storm Isha: Two dead and thousands still without power
Christopher Kapessa: Boy died after dangerous prank at river, inquest rules
A Coroner has ruled that a 13-year-old boy died after being deliberately pushed into a river in what was described as a “dangerous prank.” Christopher Kapessa drowned after getting into difficulty in the River Cynon near Fernhill, Rhondda Cynon Taf, in July 2019. The Coroner stated that evidence from Jayden Pugh, who said that he… Continue reading Christopher Kapessa: Boy died after dangerous prank at river, inquest rules
Royal Mail's Saturday post should stay, government says
The UK government has stated that it does not support Royal Mail’s proposal to end Saturday deliveries. The company had previously announced its desire to cut back deliveries to just Monday through Friday. However, with a review conducted by regulator Ofcom currently exploring the future of the postal service, Downing Street stated that it would… Continue reading Royal Mail's Saturday post should stay, government says