Category: UK News

A labor union claims that thousands of Uber, Bolt, and Addison Lee drivers will be going offline during peak hours on Valentine’s Day to protest for improved pay and working conditions. The strike, organized by the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB), is scheduled from 16:00 to 22:00 GMT across the UK. The IWGB… Continue reading Uber, Bolt and Addison Lee drivers set for Valentine's Day strike

A former employee of Halifax Bank of Scotland, Chancellor Rachel Reeves, recently denied any knowledge of concerns raised about her expenses during her time at the bank. According to a BBC News investigation, Reeves was the subject of a detailed whistleblowing complaint that questioned her use of company funds. Despite this, Reeves maintained that she… Continue reading Rachel Reeves: No concerns raised with me about my expenses

Brian Farmer from BBC News reported from Cambridge Crown Court that David Newton was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of retired postmistress Una Crown, aged 86. The brutal knife attack occurred in her Wisbech, Cambridgeshire bungalow resulting in her being stabbed four times and her throat being cut. The judge, Mr Justice… Continue reading Killer who knifed Wisbech widow Una Crown to death jailed

A man from Cardiff, Calvin Parris, used a clever disguise to sell drugs during the Covid lockdown before escaping to Portugal for four years. Parris, 34, recently faced justice in Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court where he was sentenced to 12 years behind bars for his involvement in an organized crime group’s conspiracy to supply cocaine.… Continue reading On-the-run Cardiff drug dealer Calvin Parris jailed for 12 years

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In the UK, boys born in 2023 are projected to have an average life expectancy of 86.7 years, while girls can expect to live up to 90 years, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This data reveals a consistent trend of increasing life expectancy for both men and women,… Continue reading UK men and women can expect to live longer, data show

Minister Assures Public Chancellor Reeves is Trustworthy Despite recent concerns regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ past at Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS), a minister has come forward to affirm her trustworthiness. A recent BBC investigation uncovered a whistleblowing complaint during Reeves’ tenure at HBOS, raising questions about her use of expenses. Reeves’ spokesperson clarified that the… Continue reading Chancellor Rachel Reeves can be trusted, says minister

Kirsty Chatwood expressed frustration over the lack of respect for residents living in Cables Wynd House due to the infamous reputation attached to the building from the movie “Trainspotting”. The City of Edinburgh Council has been accused of violating tenants’ human rights by neglecting the A-listed block’s numerous issues, such as damp, mold, pests, and… Continue reading The Edinburgh flats living in the shadow of Trainspotting

In 1995, the gangland murders of three drug dealers in Essex shocked the nation. Craig Rolfe, 26, Tony Tucker, 38, and Pat Tate, 37, were discovered shot in the head inside a Range Rover near Chelmsford. This gruesome crime became one of the most infamous murder cases in recent history, captivating the public’s attention and… Continue reading Essex Boys murders: How the gangland killings became so notorious

Many years after a tragic mistake, a cold case involving the murder of Una Crown was finally solved. The 86-year-old widow was found at home with her throat cut and her body set alight, but the initial belief that her death was accidental led to a critical error in the investigation. Una’s niece, Judy Payne,… Continue reading How Una Crown's murder was solved years after a police mistake