Tag: UK News

The recent economic data highlights a return to more modest growth rates for the UK, after a period of relatively strong performance earlier in the year. The economy grew by only 0.1% in the quarter from July to September, falling short of expectations, with September itself witnessing a contraction. One significant factor behind this downturn… Continue reading Slow growth raises stakes even higher for the Budget

A murder inquiry is underway following the death of a 17-year-old girl and the serious injury of a woman in Cefn Fforest, near Blackwood, Caerphilly. Gwent Police confirmed that an 18-year-old man from Newbridge has been apprehended on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in relation to the incident, which occurred at approximately 07:15 GMT.… Continue reading Blackwood: Murder investigation launched after two people assaulted

A police motorcyclist involved in escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh through London has been acquitted of causing death by careless driving following a fatal collision. The rider, PC Christopher Harrison, 68, collided with Helen Holland, an 81-year-old pensioner, who later died two weeks after the incident on 10 May 2023. The crash occurred on West… Continue reading Royal outrider acquitted over pensioner road death

The chief executive of HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), Nick Goodwin, has issued an apology for not informing ministers and judges sooner about a technical malfunction that resulted in the loss, overwriting, or disappearance of important evidence. In a letter addressed to the chair of the Commons’ Justice Committee, Goodwin acknowledged that the issue… Continue reading Courts boss 'sorry' for not escalating IT bug to judges sooner

Grant Hunter, aged 34, has admitted to the murder of Marc Webley in a gang-related shooting that occurred in Edinburgh on New Year’s Eve 2023. The fatal shooting took place at the Anchor Inn in Granton, shortly before midnight. In the days prior to the incident, Webley, who was 38 years old, had been posting… Continue reading Hitman pleads guilty to Edinburgh gangland Hogmanay pub murder

Senior ministers are demanding that the prime minister take decisive action against those responsible for anonymous media briefings suggesting a leadership challenge within the government. Both Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Health Secretary Wes Streeting were named in the leaks as potential contenders, and they have now united in calling for the culprits to be… Continue reading Ed Miliband calls on Keir Starmer to sack anonymous briefer

The government has announced plans to eliminate the role of police and crime commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales as a measure to save £100 million over the course of this parliamentary term. This change will take effect once the current commissioners’ mandates conclude in 2028. Rather than continuing with dedicated commissioners, the responsibilities will… Continue reading Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales

A recent review has revealed that council staff attempting to check on Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl, the day before her death tragically went to the wrong address. Sara had endured two years of abuse prior to her body being found at her family home in Woking, Surrey, last year. Her father, Urfan Sharif, 43,… Continue reading Council visited wrong house before Sara Sharif's murder – report

Centrica’s chief executive, Chris O’Shea, has expressed his worries about the future of energy sector employment in Scotland, despite having lived away from the region for many years. His main concern centers on the rapid decline of jobs linked to North Sea oil and gas extraction, alongside the transition towards greener energy sources. O’Shea fears… Continue reading British Gas boss concerned for Scotland's energy industry jobs

Plans have been unveiled for the construction of the UK’s inaugural small modular nuclear power station on the island of Anglesey in north Wales. This landmark project, set at the Wylfa site on the island’s northern coastline, is expected to generate thousands of jobs—up to 3,000—and attract multi-billion-pound investments. The power station will host the… Continue reading Wylfa nuclear power plant plans go ahead, creating Anglesey jobs