Category: UK News

The prime minister and foreign secretary played active roles in opposing a proposed change to the kick-off time for England’s World Cup match against Mexico, which FIFA had considered in the days before the game. Sir Keir Starmer directed officials to argue, with the support of the Football Association, that the match should remain scheduled… Continue reading Keir Starmer intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time

Former defence secretary John Healey has publicly criticised the Treasury for its reluctance to view defence expenditure as a catalyst for economic growth. Healey, who resigned from his cabinet position amid disagreements over a long-delayed military spending plan, identified this fiscal stance as a critical factor that ultimately undermined Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Last week,… Continue reading Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey

After being elected as a Member of Parliament, Farage reported a trip to Belgium valued at £9,253, which was funded by Cottrell in April 2024, prior to the election. Later that year, he also declared a donation of £15,276 from the same donor to cover a domestic flight within the United States in December 2024.… Continue reading Why is Nigel Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?

An inquest into the death of former Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack revealed troubling evidence about her relationship with a club coach. The coach, Jonathan Morgan, who worked with Cusack from February 2023, described her to the Football Association (FA) as “generally a liar,” a statement that was brought to light during the proceedings at… Continue reading Coach told FA Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest hears

Two teenagers have been found not guilty of the murder of 15-year-old Amen Teklay, who died in Glasgow after being stabbed in the chest with a sword. The fatal stabbing took place in the St George’s Cross area in March 2025 during a confrontation involving the two boys, who were 14 and 15 years old… Continue reading Teenagers cleared of murdering 15-year-old boy in sword attack

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Four members of Highland Council’s licensing committee have stepped down following controversy over their decision to permit a convicted rapist taxi driver to retain his operator’s licence. David Brown, aged 50, was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison in May for the assault of an 18-year-old female passenger in December 2023. Despite… Continue reading Four councillors quit after vote for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence

Supporters of England celebrated enthusiastically following the thrilling win against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. Securing their spot in the quarter-finals, the Three Lions triumphed 3-2 in Mexico City, despite being reduced to ten players. Jude Bellingham scored twice, while Harry Kane contributed one goal to the team’s successful effort. Although the… Continue reading From night shifts to the pub – where did you watch the match?

The Scottish government has announced proposals to nearly double the council tax on the country’s most valuable homes, potentially raising the annual charge to around £7,700. This so-called mansion tax would mean an increase of approximately £3,600 for properties valued over £2 million, while those worth between £1 million and £2 million could see their… Continue reading 'Mansion tax' to double rates on Scotland's most expensive homes

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported that British fighter jets intercepted a Russian Bear-F maritime patrol aircraft after it repeatedly approached a carrier strike group operating in the Norwegian Sea. The Russian plane flew at a low altitude and came “unnecessarily close” to the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier, reportedly dropping around ten… Continue reading UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea