Tag: UK News

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced on Tuesday that a recent outbreak of bird flu was confirmed in commercial poultry at a farm located in East Riding of Yorkshire and near Hornsea. The virus is also referred to as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). No official name for the site was… Continue reading Bird flu outbreak confirmed in East Riding of Yorkshire farm

Back in 1957, Glasgow had the highest death rate from tuberculosis (TB) in Europe, and health officials launched an ambitious mass-screening campaign to combat the disease. Over a period of five weeks, more than 700,000 people over 14 were screened for TB. Nearly 75% of Glasgow’s population got checked with an incentive of free prize… Continue reading How cigarettes, chickens and chocolates hleped to stopped a TB epidemic

Parts of Scotland experienced a Bonfire Night of disturbance as police officers were attacked with fireworks, bricks, and bottles. The riot police who had gathered in the Gilmerton and Sighthill areas of Edinburgh were targeted with missiles. Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, who is also the MP for Edinburgh South, expressed his disappointment at the disgraceful… Continue reading Police to use stop and search powers to tackle Bonfire Night disorder in Edinburgh

Debt collectors seeking unpaid Dart Charge fines have been accused of harassment and intimidation by drivers who claim the fines were issued in error. National Highways, which oversees Dart Charge, has stated that it is “working hard” to address these problems. Reports suggest that some drivers have faced account problems and hefty penalties. National Highways… Continue reading Dart Charge fine drivers tell of bailiff 'harassment'

Several British newspapers have led their front pages with coverage of the US election. Metro warned of voting machine failure in swing states while the Financial Times simply stated “America decides”. The Daily Mirror warned to “brace for chaos” while the Daily Express predicted a rise in house prices. The i stated that the UK… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Hope and fear' and 'bigly trouble'

A new survey has warned that water bills in England and Wales are set to increase dramatically, leaving millions of households in financial difficulty. The regulator Ofwat has confirmed that the average water bill will rise by 21%, or £19 annually, from 2025 to 2030. However, in a survey carried out by the Consumer Council… Continue reading Water bill rises: Warning millions will struggle to pay

The UK government has proposed a new law that will ban police from using cells to detain individuals suffering from mental health issues. Currently, officers may use cells to house those requiring immediate treatment for up to 24 hours so they can be examined by a physician. The new law will also expand the rights… Continue reading Bill to ban use of police cells during mental health detention

The annual bonfire night celebrations in the town of Lewes have drawn thousands of people, with many lining the streets to watch the traditional processions of the town’s bonfire societies. Each society creates its own effigy or tableau that is paraded through the streets before being burned in various bonfire sites. The event is steeped… Continue reading Lewes Bonfire: Crowds line streets as processions begin

Three individuals, including a man and two teenage boys, have been sentenced for stealing 35 mobile phones worth over £20,000 in Bermondsey and Greenwich last year. Using electric motorbikes, the trio carried out their sinister missions. Kie Joyce, 21, from Bermondsey, received a three and half years imprisonment for driving charges and conspiracy to steal.… Continue reading Phone theft: Trio caught after stealing 35 devices

The Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance’s Sir Alan Bates has written to the Prime Minister twice in the past month, calling for faster compensation payments for postmasters impacted by the Post Office scandal. Sir Keir Starmer has since responded to the letter, stating that the government’s goal is to provide fast redress for victims and that… Continue reading PM responds to Post Office campaigner after repeated requests