Tag: UK News

In Bedfordshire, London Luton Airport has been given the green light for expansion plans that will almost double its annual passenger numbers by 2043, reaching a total of 32 million. The government’s approval comes despite the Planning Inspectorate advising Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander to reject the plans citing environmental concerns. Luton Rising, the airport’s owners,… Continue reading Luton airport expansion approved by government

Elizabeth Glinka, the West Midlands Political Editor, has reported on the ongoing Birmingham bin strike, highlighting the frustrations of Unite general secretary Sharon Graham towards the government’s perceived lack of action. Graham expressed concerns over the government’s stance of non-involvement, characterizing it as sitting idly while the negotiations in the bin dispute falter. She accused… Continue reading Ministers sitting on hands over Birmingham bin strike – Unite boss

A dispute surrounding the Sentebale charity, co-founded by the Duke of Sussex, has prompted an investigation by the Charity Commission. The watchdog’s decision to examine concerns raised about the charity comes after its head, Sophie Chandauka, spoke out about issues including bullying and harassment. Prince Harry expressed his hope that the investigation would “unveil the… Continue reading Prince Harry hopes watchdog will uncover 'truth' in Sentebale row

Recent developments in the British Steel industry are causing uncertainty about the future of the Scunthorpe plant. The plant’s Chinese owner, Jingye, has taken actions that may lead to its closure. Cargo shipments of coking coal have been cancelled, and payment for iron pellets has not been made, risking the shutdown of the blast furnaces… Continue reading British Steel could decide to shut Scunthorpe plant in days

A recent incident in the North Sea involving an oil tanker and cargo ship has raised concerns about the lack of “dedicated lookouts” in what were described as “patchy conditions”. The Stena Immaculate, a US-registered tanker carrying aviation fuel, was anchored off the East Yorkshire coast when it was struck by the Portuguese-flagged Solong on… Continue reading Tanker and ship had no 'lookouts' before North Sea crash, says report

A recent arrest of a Libyan writer and politician has raised concerns over national security charges. Samir Shegwara was taken into custody shortly after documents linking Libya’s intelligence service to the Lockerbie bombing surfaced. The suspect, Abu Agila Masud Kheir Al-Marimi, faces accusations of involvement in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988,… Continue reading Lockerbie bombing whistleblower arrested in Libya

The Court of Appeal in Belfast has ruled that the UK government’s refusal to hold a public inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown is unlawful. Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has been given four weeks to reconsider the matter. Sean Brown was abducted from outside a GAA club in Bellaghy, County Londonderry,… Continue reading GAA official Sean Brown: Public inquiry refusal unlawful, court rules

Alison Lea-Wilson, co-founder of Halen Môn, expressed her concerns about the potential impact of the new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on all imports to the United States. The Anglesey-based company has been exporting salt to the US since 2000, but Lea-Wilson revealed that their products already cost significantly more in the US compared… Continue reading Trump tariffs: Welsh business says new costs are very painful

French authorities investigating the tragic deaths of a British couple in southwest France have determined that it was a case of murder followed by suicide. The bodies of Andrew and Dawn Searle, who previously resided in East Lothian, were discovered on 6 February at their residence in Les Pequies, located approximately an hour north of… Continue reading Death of British couple in France treated as murder-suicide

US President Donald Trump declared new tariffs on Wednesday that are now causing concern among businesses in Northern Ireland. Roger Pollen, the head of the Federation of Small Businesses NI, expressed uncertainty about the full impact of these tariffs. Effective immediately, goods from Northern Ireland entering the US will be subject to a 10% tariff,… Continue reading Trump tariffs: Northern Ireland businesses face uncertainty