Category: UK News

DPD, a delivery firm, has announced that drivers who had chosen not to work on Tuesday due to a pay dispute will be returning to work. The company stated that an agreement regarding the way forward has been reached, although it did not confirm whether the plan to cut pay for small package deliveries has… Continue reading DPD drivers call off action over pay, says firm

The recent case of two men accused of spying for China has been dropped due to the lack of evidence linking the activities to China as a national security threat, according to the UK’s top prosecutor. Christopher Cash, 30, and Christopher Berry, 33, who both maintain their innocence, had charges against them dismissed by prosecutors,… Continue reading Spy case collapse blamed on failure to label China a threat

An arson attack on a mosque in East Sussex has led to the arrest of a second man. The incident occurred at the building in Phyllis Avenue, Peacehaven, with the fire causing extensive damage around 21:50 BST on a Saturday. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as a result of the incident. Following the attack,… Continue reading Second man arrested over Peacehaven mosque arson attack

The news headlines from various newspapers include: 1. Daily Telegraph: “CPS: No 10 to blame for collapse of spy trial.” 2. The Times: “Ministers ‘refused to help’ China spying prosecutors.” 3. The Guardian: “Jenrick accused of fuelling ‘toxic nationalism’ after race remarks.” 4. Metro: “No whites don’t make a wrong, Bob!” 5. Daily Express: “Kemi:… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'China given a free pass' and 'Kemi: trust me'

Anthony Tregonning, a hit-and-run driver involved in a high-speed collision that seriously injured a road worker, attempted to shift blame onto his ex-partner as part of a failed cover-up scheme. Tregonning, who reached speeds of 130mph during a police chase, falsely reported his souped-up supercar stolen after the incident. The crash, which resulted in the… Continue reading Merthyr Tydfil hit-and-run driver caught by Ring doorbell

Nigeria’s art innovators are stepping into the spotlight at London’s Tate Modern, with more than 50 artists showcasing their work from 1910 to the 1990s. The exhibition, known as Nigerian Modernism, is described by 93-year-old painter and sculptor Bruce Onobrakpeya as “one of the greatest things to have happened, not only to my art, but… Continue reading Nigerian Modernism gets recognition at London's Tate Modern

Charlie Mackesy, the acclaimed writer and illustrator behind the best-selling book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse, recently shared that it took him six years to complete his upcoming book, Always Remember. This extended timeline was due to the unfortunate incident of his iPad, filled with ideas for the new book, being… Continue reading Charlie Mackesy reveals much of his new book was lost when iPad was stolen

In her keynote speech at the Conservative party conference, party leader Kemi Badenoch is set to unveil a new economic strategy dubbed the “golden rule” aimed at reducing government borrowing and lowering taxes. Under this proposed rule, half of all savings made by a future Conservative government would be allocated towards reducing the deficit, with… Continue reading Badenoch to set out new rule to cut borrowing and taxes

Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, expressed that there will be no adjustments to visa regulations for India as he embarked on a trip to the country to promote the advantages of a recent trade deal. Accompanied by a group of over 100 entrepreneurs, cultural figures, and university leaders, Sir Keir… Continue reading UK won't relax visa rules for India, Starmer says

Romesh Ranganathan is set to make his debut in London’s West End later this year, starring alongside Sheridan Smith in a new play. Despite being apprehensive about his first venture into stage acting, Ranganathan is cautious about the dangers of overexposure. With an extensive portfolio that includes hosting TV shows, documentaries, and sitcoms, Ranganathan is… Continue reading Romesh Ranganathan starring in Woman in Mind and the risks of overexposure