Tag: UK News

A 100-year-old World War Two veteran, Anne Puckridge, has urged Sir Keir Starmer to put an end to the “brutal” policy of frozen pensions for some British pensioners living abroad. There are reportedly over 453,000 British pensioners in this position who do not receive an annual rise in their state pension. Puckridge has received £72.50… Continue reading Frozen overseas pensions: WW2 veteran urges Starmer to end 'brutal' policy

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to strengthen ties with both the US and the EU and not choose between the UK’s allies. During the Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London’s Guildhall, Sir Keir criticised the Conservatives for “turning their back on the world” and stressed the need for unity given the “dangerous times” that the world… Continue reading Starmer: UK does not need to choose between US and EU

TikTok is set to host its first-ever UK and Ireland awards show and will honour some of its most popular creators across 12 categories. Over 101 million people follow the 72 finalists on TikTok, and the winners will be announced at a prestigious ceremony in London on Tuesday evening. There is a lot of effort… Continue reading TikTok Awards: ‘Roll your eyes if you want, I'm a star' says nominee

Ewan McGregor has announced that he’ll be returning to the stage for the first time in 17 years. The Scottish actor, known for his roles in Trainspotting and Moulin Rouge, will be starring in My Master Builder, a West End production that will run from April to July next year. McGregor credits Lila Raicek, the… Continue reading Ewan McGregor takes on first theatre role in 17 years

Following their arrival in the UK on Monday, the Emir of Qatar and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani have embarked on a state visit, with a grand welcome from the UK royalty including the King and Prince and Princess of Wales on Tuesday morning. However, Queen Camilla will not be attending the… Continue reading Kate in red carpet rollout for Qatar state visit

Warren Stephens, the CEO of private investment bank Stephens Inc, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to become the US ambassador to the United Kingdom. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said that Stephens “has always dreamed of serving the United States full time”. Trump insisted that he was eager to see… Continue reading Trump nominates banker Warren Stephens as UK ambassador

Sir Keir Starmer has called for closer ties with America in a foreign policy speech on Monday, following the return of Donald Trump to the White House. The Times reports that Starmer is backing the prime minister’s commitment to investing more in links with Washington. But he also warned of a “near and present danger”… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Starmer wants 'closer US ties' and Wallace 'Boiling Point'

The annual British Fashion Awards proved to be quite the glittering affair, as hordes of A-list celebrities from the entertainment and fashion industries graced the occasion at London’s renowned Royal Albert Hall. The paparazzi was in full force, capturing every moment as the stars walked down the red carpet in their stunning outfits. Among the… Continue reading British Fashion Awards: Rihanna, A$AP Rocky star on red carpet

The UK’s new Covid corruption commissioner, Tom Hayhoe, has launched an investigation into fraud relating to personal protective equipment (PPE). In his first task, Hayhoe will review the £8.7 billion worth of PPE that was purchased during the pandemic but had to be written off the government’s books. He is also expected to look into… Continue reading Covid corruption commissioner gets to work

The Old Bailey has heard that a Russian agent controlling a spy cell in the United Kingdom stated that a “successful operation on British ground would be amazing” after the failed nerve agent attack on former Russian military intelligence officer Sergei Skripal in Salisbury. The court heard that Orlin Roussev from Great Yarmouth and another man, Biser… Continue reading Russian agent 'wanted successful UK operation after Skripal'