Category: UK News

Business reporters Charlotte Edwards and Esyllt Carr will be meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Monday, as part of the government’s efforts to reduce bureaucracy and lower the cost of regulation for businesses by 25%. The government is set to announce initiatives to streamline environmental permits, cut red tape hindering new housing and infrastructure projects,… Continue reading Rachel Reeves summons regulators to No 10 in drive for cuts to red tape

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BBC Scotland’s environment correspondent, Kevin Keane, reports that the future of Grangemouth lies in its transformation into Scotland’s green energy industrial hub, shifting away from its historical reliance on fossil fuels. The site, home to the UK’s oldest oil refinery dating back to 1924, is facing closure by owner Petroineos, leading to the loss of… Continue reading Grangemouth: A new dawn for the home of UK's oldest oil refinery?

The backlog of asylum seekers waiting for appeal hearings after having their initial claims rejected has surged to nearly 42,000, an analysis of official figures has shown. This represents a five-fold increase over the past two years, with concerns raised by the Refugee Council about the government potentially shifting the asylum crisis from one part… Continue reading Nearly 42,000 UK asylum seekers waiting on appeal

Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys reported that recent research from the Education Policy Institute (EPI) indicates that the most impoverished children are experiencing higher rates of school absences, resulting in them falling further behind their peers. The analysis revealed that children from low-income families are lagging up to 19 months behind by the age of 16.… Continue reading Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid, study says

Newcastle United made history by clinching the League Cup final victory over Liverpool in a thrilling match at Wembley. Front pages on Monday celebrated the “Geordie joy” as the team ended a 70-year silverware drought. Meanwhile, the focus shifted to political turmoil as Labour MPs voiced concerns over the government’s welfare reform plans, sparking a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Geordie joy' and 'Labour's war of words'

Michael Matheson, the former health secretary and Falkirk West SNP representative, has announced his decision to step down as an MSP at the upcoming Holyrood election in the following year. Having been elected in 1999, Matheson is part of the original intake and has held various government positions such as justice secretary and transport secretary… Continue reading Ex-minister Michael Matheson to step down from Holyrood next year

In Bangor, Gwynedd, a new police initiative is targeting the high street, known for its vacant shops and issues with street drinking and cannabis farms. A team of six officers and a sergeant are conducting increased patrols in the area, supported by recent raids that led to 17 arrests. Superintendent Arwel Hughes highlighted Bangor’s strategic… Continue reading Bangor: Police crackdown on notorious cannabis farms high street

In a historic win, Newcastle United triumphed over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, fulfilling Geordie dreams. This victory marked their first trophy since the Fairs Cup in 1969, with the 1955 FA Cup serving as their last domestic success. Fans erupted in jubilation both in London, where the game took place at Wembley, and… Continue reading Newcastle United fans celebrate 'brilliant' Carabao Cup win

Sharone Lifschitz, a British-Israeli woman, expressed the profound significance of finally being able to bury her father, Oded Lifshitz, after his body was returned last month. Oded died in captivity after being taken hostage by Palestinian gunmen, and his daughter reflected on the emotional experience of laying him to rest. Despite the tragic circumstances, Sharone… Continue reading Gaza hostage Oded Lifshitz's daughter says burying father was 'incredibly meaningful'