Category: UK News

Pelham Spong, an American woman, has complained about the Metropolitan Police’s response to her sexual assault allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed, according to a complaint shared with BBC News. Al Fayed had reportedly assaulted Spong a decade ago, while she was applying for a job as a PA to him in Paris. Spong later reported… Continue reading Mohammed Al Fayed claimed 'poor health' when Met police investigated abuse

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated that he will have a “constructive” relationship with incoming US President Donald Trump. In an interview with the Financial Times, Starmer dismissed criticisms of his leadership by Elon Musk as “noises off” and said that his relationship with the US and Trump was what mattered to him.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Starmer 'touts' Trump relations and 'farewell' Denis Law

Jarlath Burns, the president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), has stated that he will not retract the content of his email to Naas GAA, regarding Rory Gallagher’s coaching role. Gallagher had earlier accused Burns of derailing his career and threatened to take legal action if the accusations were not withdrawn. Gallagher, the former Derry… Continue reading GAA president will not retract email despite legal threat

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a woman died and a two-year-old girl was seriously injured at a home in Ashford. The incident was reported to police at 13:15 GMT on Thursday following a report of a concern for safety. The woman, who was in her 20s, was… Continue reading Ashford Surrey: Man arrested after woman dies in property

Dame Joan Plowright, a celebrated star of stage and screen in the United Kingdom and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier, has died at the age of 95. She had been blind and retired from acting for a decade. Her family said they were “so proud of all Joan did and who she was as… Continue reading Dame Joan Plowright: Acting legend dies at 95

The UK Liberal Democrats have urged the government to release its analysis of the impact of potential trade tariffs imposed by incoming US President Donald Trump. Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has previously warned that such moves could lead to inflation and increased unemployment in the UK and emphasised that the government has already… Continue reading Lib Dems demand publication of Donald Trump tariffs impact assessment

Residents of northern areas in the UK have witnessed an astonishing sight in the sky. While these sightings might seem like unidentified flying objects, they are actually lenticular clouds, also known as UFO or pancake clouds, which are caused by a chain of atmospheric circumstances. These clouds display the most impressive views when viewed near… Continue reading UK: Rare ‘UFO clouds’ spotted

Denis Law, one of the greatest Scottish footballers of all time, has died at the age of 84. He was the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d’Or. Law, who was affectionately known as ‘The King’ and ‘The Lawman’, played for Manchester United, Manchester City, and Scotland. He scored 237 goals in 404… Continue reading Denis Law: Manchester United and Scotland legend dies aged 84

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has praised parents in Leeds who are calling for an urgent review into the safety of maternity services in the city. Responding to a letter from parents who had lost children, Streeting did not commit to a review himself, but he did state that he was determined to “fix our maternity… Continue reading Bereaved maternity families' treatment 'completely unacceptable' – Streeting

A decision has been made to close one of the bars in Parliament for a security and safety review following reports that a woman had her drink spiked. The alleged incident occurred at the Strangers’ Bar in early January and the bar will be closed while security arrangements are reviewed. A parliamentary researcher reported her… Continue reading Strangers' Bar in Parliament closed after report of drink spiking