Category: UK News

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted she faces a “huge” challenge of reviving the economy after it reported zero growth between July and September. Businesses are warning of a tough start to 2025. The shadow chancellor, Mel Stride, is calling for Reeves to review her “disastrous Budget,” including an increase in national insurance contributions. The i… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Reeves needs 'Christmas miracle' and King's 'message of unity'

In the first court appearance for a tragic case, a woman has appeared charged with the murder of her five-year-old son. The child, Lincoln Button, tragically died on December 15th at his home address in South Ockendon in Essex. Claire Button, his 35-year-old mother, appeared before Southend Magistrates’ Court and only spoke to confirm her… Continue reading Mother in court charged with murder of Lincoln Button in Essex

As part of its efforts to promote rail safety during the festive season, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has shared CCTV footage of a man who was hit by a train at London Blackfriars station. The incident occurred when the man moved too close to the train as it was pulling into the station. As a… Continue reading Blackfriars: Man clipped by train pulling into railway station

Four decades ago, the Wham! hit “Last Christmas” and its memorable music video were filmed at a ski resort in Saas Fee, Swiss Alps. A Londoner named Debbie Killingback had the opportunity to star as George Michael’s girlfriend in the video. Recently, she visited the BBC Radio London studio to recall her experience with presenter… Continue reading George Michael's 'girlfriend' on Wham! Last Christmas at 40

Brian Spencer, who became infamous for being hit by bricks during the Southport riot, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison after admitting to charges of violent disorder and racially aggravated harassment. The viral video showed the 40-year-old being hit in the head and crotch by bricks thrown by other rioters… Continue reading Southport riots: Viral bricking video rioter jailed

As the final Christmas travel rush and last-minute shopping dash approaches, the UK is experiencing improving weather conditions. All weather warnings have now been lifted after a weekend of strong winds that caused flight cancellations and widespread rail delays. Despite this, the disruption has largely cleared and the picture regarding travel looks a lot more… Continue reading Christmas travel: Weather conditions improve across UK

Yesterday, tragedy struck in the Worsbrough area of Barnsley when a man and a toddler were hit by a car. The man, who was 56 years old, passed away at the scene while the one-year-old boy sustained life-threatening injuries and is currently in critical care in the hospital. The incident took place at approximately 11:40… Continue reading Barnsley crash leaves man dead and toddler critical

A woman whose trial for illegally aborting her baby collapsed due to inaccurate reporting by the BBC, has been sentenced to an 18-month community order. Sophie Harvey and her boyfriend Elliot Benham, both 25, had accepted that they had bought abortion pills online, but Harvey denied taking them. The couple stood trial at Gloucester Crown… Continue reading BBC apologises after criticism from illegal abortion trial judge

An investigation has been launched by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) after a light aircraft crashed near Fife Airport, killing the pilot. The incident occurred around 11:40 am near Kinglassie, with police saying that no one else was injured in the crash. The AAIB confirmed that a team of inspectors had travelled to the… Continue reading Pilot killed in light aircraft crash in field near Fife Airport

Negotiations between Mauritius and the UK over the future of the Chagos Islands may be foundering over the issue of the size of the financial compensation to be paid by the UK to Mauritius. Under the deal currently under discussion, based on an agreement signed in October, the UK would cede ownership of the islands… Continue reading Chagos Islands deal: Mauritius hints talks stuck over money