Tag: UK News

Guardian and Observer journalists have gone on a two-day strike to oppose the proposed sale of the Sunday newspaper to Tortoise Media. The strike is the first at the Guardian in over 50 years and is taking place on 4 and 5 December. Tortoise Media is led by the former editor of the Times and… Continue reading Guardian writers on strike over Observer sale

The Belfast Model School for Girls has told three young Muslim girls that it is not safe for them to return to school after an alleged assault that occurred in November. The children, who are all under the age of 16, have not returned to the school since the incident. The board of governors at… Continue reading Belfast Girls Model School tells Muslim girls it is ‘not safe’ for them

Lucy Letby, a former neonatal nurse who was previously convicted for murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015-16, has been questioned over more deaths at two hospitals, Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed. The police have spoken to Letby at the jail where she is serving her… Continue reading Lucy Letby interviewed in prison over Liverpool baby deaths

A mother who lost her teenage daughter to domestic violence is warning that more lives will be lost unless action is taken to address the issue. Micala Trussler voiced her concerns after a study commissioned by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) revealed that 49% of teenagers in relationships in England and Wales had experienced violent… Continue reading 'My biggest fear is more children will be murdered like Holly'

There has been recent speculation surrounding Reform UK leader Nigel Farage receiving a large donation of $100 million (£78 million) from billionaire Elon Musk, however Farage has dismissed the rumours, saying that he has heard “nothing of the kind”. The claims were initially made by the Sunday Times, which suggested that Conservative Party officials were… Continue reading Massive Elon Musk donation news to me, says Nigel Farage

A resident of Nant Morlais, Merthyr Tydfil was being interviewed nearby when a section of garden wall collapsed into a sinkhole. The incident occurred over the weekend with cameras capturing the moment the wall disappeared into the hole which appeared on the driveway of a bungalow. According to estimates, the hole is 30-40ft (9-12m) deep… Continue reading Merthyr Tydfil sinkhole: Wall falls into hole mid-interview

South Korea’s political system has been paralyzed since the last general election, leading to tensions and a recent bid by President Yoon Suk Yeol to declare martial law, which ultimately failed. The country’s parliament unanimously rejected the move, prompting Yoon to back down. Troops had been deployed to enforce the declaration, which Yoon initially said… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Turmoil in South Korea' and 'Letby quizzed' in jail

UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced £740m ($1bn) in funding for the adaptation of mainstream schools to provide services for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The money will be drawn from within a total education budget of around £6.7bn in the current budget. The decision follows a report last October from… Continue reading Schools given £740m to adapt buildings for Send pupils

Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison, is facing extensive calls for reform as she prepares to present next year’s draft Budget. The National Health Service (NHS), which accounts for 40% of her budget, has been highlighted by Audit Scotland as unsustainable in its present state. The education system, lacking teachers and local authorities want more autonomy… Continue reading Scottish Budget presents huge challenges for SNP

New allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour have been made against MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace. One woman claimed that he touched her bottom at an event, while another said that he pushed his crotch against her while filming a different show. Wallace stepped down from hosting MasterChef last week after a previous investigation exposed alleged sexual… Continue reading Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour