Tag: UK News

The Conservative Party is demanding that the proposed refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster be halted and reconsidered, amid worries that costs could escalate into the tens of billions of pounds. Plans presented to MPs suggest a complete renovation of the historic parliamentary building could cost nearly £40 billion and span over six decades. The… Continue reading Conservatives call for rethink of Parliament revamp

The UK government has announced a substantial investment of up to £14 billion aimed at transforming Wales’s rail network, a move praised by Sir Keir Starmer as a “long-term” investment that positions Wales advantageously for the future. This financial commitment supports Transport for Wales (TFW) in pursuing a range of rail infrastructure improvements, complementing plans… Continue reading New Welsh stations in £14bn UK government rail funding promise

A school bus crash took place in County Armagh near Belleeks, involving pupils from St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook. The head teacher has confirmed that all children involved are safe and have now been collected by their parents. The incident occurred shortly after 15:30 GMT on the Tullyah Road, located between Newtownhamilton and Camlough,… Continue reading Road closed due to 'significant incident' involving school bus

Essex Police have announced that they are currently reviewing information regarding private flights passing through Stansted Airport in connection with the recently released Epstein files. Although the police are examining these details carefully, sources indicate that this assessment does not automatically imply the start of a formal investigation. A BBC investigation last year uncovered that… Continue reading Police assessing Stansted Airport flights over Epstein ties

Following the release of a large collection of documents by the US Department of Justice concerning Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, new claims have emerged regarding the nature of his connection with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the King’s brother. These revelations have drawn increased attention and scrutiny. In addition to the allegations themselves, there has been… Continue reading Ros Atkins on…unanswered Andrew questions

A prisoner has managed to escape from a London hospital for the second time within a week. The Metropolitan Police are actively searching for Daniel Boakye, who fled from Lewisham Hospital in southeast London on Sunday. This follows a previous escape from custody while under the supervision of prison staff at a hospital in west… Continue reading Prisoner escapes London hospitals twice in one week

Dame Antonia Romeo, currently a senior civil servant at the Home Office and regarded by some in Whitehall for her efficiency, is being considered for the position of head of the UK civil service. However, new information has emerged concerning her conduct during her tenure as the UK’s consul general in New York around a… Continue reading Cabinet secretary frontrunner Antonia Romeo faced multiple bullying complaints

A man formerly employed as a gamekeeper has testified before a jury regarding his complex and strained relationship with the individual he stands accused of murdering. During the ongoing trial at the High Court in Glasgow, David Campbell, who is 77 years old, spoke about his interactions with Brian Low, a 65-year-old dog walker and… Continue reading Murder accused 'did not get on' with alleged shooting victim

A police officer from Gwent Police has been awarded over £40,000 in compensation after an employment tribunal ruled that he was subjected to discrimination, harassment, and unfavorable treatment by the force following his HIV diagnosis. The officer, who remains unnamed, reported feeling like a “walking disease” due to the force’s handling of his condition. After… Continue reading Gwent Police officer 'shunned' after HIV diagnosis wins compensation

The UK’s representative for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna has been announced as the electronic musician and innovative tech creator known as Look Mum No Computer. The BBC revealed that this multi-talented artist, who is also a YouTuber and inventor of one-of-a-kind musical instruments, will be performing on behalf of the UK. Look… Continue reading Eurovision 2026: Electronic artist and YouTuber Look Mum No Computer to represent UK in Vienna