Category: UK News

Rhys Herbert, better known by his stage name, Digga D, has been accused of conspiring to supply drugs in the UK. The drill artist was selling between 5kg and 60kg of cannabis on a commercial level, including to his friends in the music industry, according to prosecutors in a Lincoln Crown Court trial. Herbert had… Continue reading Digga D supplied cannabis to entourage, Lincoln Crown Court hears

The UK and Ukrainian forces are set to collaborate to refine the UK’s training of Ukrainian troops to enhance the country’s defense. Sir Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the matter during a phone call on Monday. The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of ensuring that Ukraine is in the strongest possible position… Continue reading Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky discuss UK training of Ukrainian forces

The King’s 2021 Christmas message will come from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London, which was once the chapel of the Middlesex Hospital. The building has ties to healthcare, which is important as the King has been receiving cancer treatment this year. The ornately-decorated chapel is also used for exhibitions and community events for people… Continue reading King's Christmas message to come from former hospital chapel

Cadbury, the chocolate maker, has lost its place on the list of royal warrants for the first time in 170 years. The Birmingham-based company received its first warrant from Queen Victoria in 1854, but under King Charles, it has lost its title. Mondelez International, Cadbury’s US owners, said that it was disappointed to have lost… Continue reading Cadbury dropped from royal warrant list after 170 years

Morrisons has issued an apology to its customers for failing to offer discounts on festive shopping, following a problem with the More loyalty card scheme. The company confirmed that click and collect orders and the loyalty card system were the areas of the service most affected, with some online orders also cancelled. Staff have been… Continue reading Morrisons customers say Christmas deliveries and discounts down

Starting next September, Of Mice and Men will no longer be studied in GCSE courses in Wales due to the concerns over the use of racial slurs. The book, set in the 1930s, has been a staple of the English literature qualification for many years. The Welsh Children’s Commissioner, Rocio Cifuentes, supported the move, saying… Continue reading Of Mice and Men: Classic US novel taken off GCSE course in Wales

A 35-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of a five-year-old boy, Lincoln Button, who died at an address in Windstar Drive in South Ockendon, Essex on December 15th. Claire Button, of Windstar Drive, South Ockendon was arrested and questioned after being taken to hospital for treatment when her condition improved. She will appear… Continue reading South Ockendon murder charge over death of boy, 5

Flights have resumed at Belfast City Airport after the runway was shut yesterday following a “hard landing” by an Aer Lingus aircraft. The plane, operated by Emerald Airlines, had no passengers on board but had four crew members. The airport has warned that there could be some disruption, with a number of flights cancelled this… Continue reading Belfast City Airport reopens after emergency

Newly revised official figures reveal that the UK economy experienced zero growth between July and September, suggesting an economic stall. The initial data had indicated growth of 0.1% during this period, but this has now been adjusted. Chancellor Rachel Reeves noted that the job of fixing the economy was “huge” and pledged that October’s Budget… Continue reading UK economy had zero growth between July and September

Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the Conservative Party, has emphasized that she will not be hasty in announcing policy positions, saying that there is no “quick fix” to the UK’s current political situation. Speaking on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4, Badenoch acknowledged that the party had been rejected in July’s general election due… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch says there is no 'quick fix' for Conservative Party