Tag: UK News

Parents of children with dairy allergies are calling for schools to offer milk alternatives, as many young students feel excluded during milk time. Current schemes in England and Wales provide free milk for children under five and subsidised milk for those under 11, with Wales additionally supplying free milk for kids aged five to seven.… Continue reading Milk allergies: Lack of school alternatives see pupils 'left out'

An IT expert employed on a contract basis by MI5 has been declared “not guilty by reason of insanity” after an Old Bailey jury examined his case. Juan Joseph, who worked for the Security Service from 2009 until 2020, held various technical roles including systems engineer and senior support engineer. However, in October 2020, he… Continue reading MI5 contractor who gave intelligence to foreign power 'was insane'

Among the various prime minister-themed Toby Jugs sold at the Houses of Parliament gift shop, Sir Keir Starmer’s figure emerged as the bestseller in 2025. These 11cm tall jugs, each priced at £35, represent the last 22 prime ministers starting from Conservative Andrew Bonar Law. Starmer’s jug led the pack with 116 units sold, which… Continue reading Starmer most popular PM – in Toby Jug sales

Reform UK has taken the decision to suspend one of its candidates for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election less than 24 hours after his nomination was made public. Stuart Niven, who is standing for the Dundee City West seat, came under scrutiny following reports that he had been disqualified from acting as a company director.… Continue reading Reform UK suspends Scotland candidate over financial allegations

In Birmingham, one of the largest Eid celebrations in Europe recently took place at Small Heath Park, drawing thousands of people from across the Midlands. The event saw roads around the park becoming congested as Muslims gathered to perform prayers together in a collective show of faith. This festival, Eid al-Fitr, signifies the conclusion of… Continue reading Thousands attend Europe's biggest Eid celebration in Birmingham

Annabelle Mackay, a 21-year-old student studying law at the University of Kent, has shared her story with the BBC after surviving a meningitis infection. She suspects that she may have been exposed to the illness on March 5th at Club Chemistry, although she also considers the possibility that she contracted it during an earlier night… Continue reading 'I feel so grateful to be alive,' Kent University meningitis survivor says

In response to a serious meningitis outbreak in Kent, over 4,500 young individuals have now received vaccinations, while more than 10,000 have been treated with antibiotics as part of an extensive public health campaign. Authorities are continuing their efforts, though it remains uncertain whether the outbreak has reached its highest point. Before clinics closed, hundreds… Continue reading Thousands vaccinated in meningitis outbreak in Kent as experts uncertain over peak

The former chief constable of Nottinghamshire Police, Kate Meynell, has acknowledged that Valdo Calocane, who went on to commit a triple homicide, should have been apprehended prior to the fatal attacks. Calocane took the lives of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, and attempted to injure three additional individuals during a series of assaults… Continue reading Nottingham triple killer should have been arrested before attacks, police chief admits

The legislation known as the Hillsborough Law, initially slated for passage last year, is facing further postponement, according to information obtained by the BBC. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had committed to enacting the law by 15 April 2025, coinciding with the 36th anniversary of the tragic football stadium disaster in 1989 that resulted in… Continue reading Hillsborough law to be further delayed

Martin Hewitt, the former police chief who was appointed to lead the UK’s Border Security Command with the aim of reducing small boat crossings across the Channel, has stepped down from his role after serving 18 months. His appointment was initially hailed by Sir Keir Starmer as a major advancement in combating illegal migration and… Continue reading Border security chief to step down after 18 months in the role