Category: UK News

An inquest into the murder of Brianna Ghey has heard concerns were raised about her excessive use of social media before she was stabbed to death by 15-year-olds Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe in a Warrington park in 2023. While social workers working with Ghey were not permitted to seize the teenager’s phone, a school… Continue reading Concerns over time Brianna spent on mobile, inquest hears

National Highways has reported there are extremely long delays on a section of the M5 after a lorry was engulfed in flames. Authorities have reopened the motorway in Somerset since the incident on Thursday, but there are still two closed lanes heading southbound between junction 22 at Burnham-on-Sea and junction 23 at Puriton. Despite the… Continue reading M5 traffic: Motorists face severe delays after blaze breaks out near Burnham

Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK government will announce a new investment zone and five additional freeports in the upcoming budget as part of its efforts to spur economic growth. The Labour leader highlighted that this plan is intended to generate thousands of jobs and enhance trade within the UK.  Freeports, which are… Continue reading Budget 2024: UK pledges thousands of new jobs in freeports plan

Michelle O’Neill, the First Minister of Northern Ireland, has rejected claims that her party’s recent controversies have impacted government stability. Speaking at the opening of Gaelscoil Uí Dhochartaigh, the second Irish language school outside Belfast, O’Neill accepted the past few weeks have been “difficult”, but confirmed that the power-sharing executive remains “stable” and “there is… Continue reading Sinn Féin: NI Executive remains stable, first minister claims

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Amid speculation about potential tax hikes in the upcoming budget, Treasury minister James Murray faced probing questions about the government’s definition of “working people”. Although promising to maintain their manifesto commitment to “protect working people”, Murray was cagey when asked directly by BBC Radio 4’s Nick Robinson whether this group included individuals such as landlords,… Continue reading Minister put on spot over 'working people' definition

Thames Water has received a loan of up to £3bn, securing the company’s immediate future until October next year. The UK’s largest water firm reportedly faced going out of business by Christmas if the loan was not approved. Thames Water has recently been under speculation that it could be taken over by the UK government… Continue reading Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025

As the UK’s Budget approaches, there is renewed scrutiny of the Labour party’s tax plans. Despite pledging not to increase taxes on working people in the leadup to the general election, Labour has indicated a need for some tax increases in order to support public services. Such a move could include tax increases on shares… Continue reading Keir Starmer struggles to define 'working people' tax pledge

An artist and campaigner who was bullied at school says she is not surprised by a report that almost half of ethnic minority students in Northern Ireland have been victims of racist bullying and harassment. Njambi Njoroge says parents come to her to tell her their children are facing similar experiences in school. The European… Continue reading Almost half of NI's ethnic minority students receive racist abuse

In order to access the quiz, some mobile users may encounter difficulties. For those who are unable to see the quiz, an external link has been provided for ease of use. To view last week’s quiz, or to browse through the archives, relevant links have been included. Ben Fell has compiled the quiz, and it… Continue reading Quiz of the week: Who blocked the King and Queen’s view?