Tag: UK News

A South London police officer was recently cleared of murdering Chris Kaba two years ago. Martyn Blake, 40, shot Mr. Kaba, an unarmed 24-year-old, during a police vehicle stop in Streatham, which the officer claimed was not intended to kill the victim. The jury’s not guilty verdict prompted Mr. Blake to take a deep breath… Continue reading Chris Kaba shooting: Police officer not guilty of murder

One of the largest trade unions in the UK, Unite the Union, is under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) over the construction of a hotel and conference centre that cost £112m to build. The building, located in Birmingham, has been valued at just £29m, indicating that a total of £83m was wasted. This… Continue reading Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel

The Department for Education has confirmed that government ministers are exploring the possibility of a smacking ban for England, following the lead of Scotland, Wales and Jersey. While a similar move was rejected by the previous Conservative government, Labour ministers are purportedly ready to reconsider the option. The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de… Continue reading English smacking ban being considered by government

Education Minister Paul Givan has stated his plans to make it compulsory for young people in Northern Ireland to remain in education or training until the age of 18. Currently, the law allows young people to leave school at 16, which has been in place since 1972. Givan called it a “remnant of a manufacturing… Continue reading Children to stay in education or training until 18

Victoria Thomas Bowen, the woman who threw a McDonald’s milkshake on former Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in Clacton-on-Sea during the general election campaign, has pleaded guilty to assault by beating and criminal damage in court. Bowen had previously denied the charges, and her sentencing will be held at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in December. Mr… Continue reading Woman admits hurling McDonald's milkshake over Nigel Farage

The NHS in England is to transform the way patients access their medical records and interact with the health service. Full medical records, test results and letters from doctors will be available in the NHS App under new plans, inspired by innovations elsewhere embracing change with apps in the same way financial institutions have. One… Continue reading Patients to get full access to record on NHS App

A man who was convicted of violent disorder following riots outside of a hotel that was housing asylum seekers has died whilst in jail. Peter Lynch, a 61-year-old grandfather, who was serving two years and eight months, was found guilty of participating in the unrest that took place outside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham… Continue reading Rotherham hotel rioter Peter Lynch, 61, dies in prison

Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed that he has advanced prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones and is now terminal. The 48-year-old’s announcement has led to an outpouring of support, with charities appealing for raised awareness of the disease to aid others. Prostate cancers can vary greatly in terms of behaviour,… Continue reading Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for

Robert Jenrick, Conservative Leadership Contender, has criticised Kemi Badenoch for failing to present any policies, calling it “disrespectful” to Tory members. The candidates are coming up to the end of their campaign to replace Rishi Sunak, who led the party to defeat at the general election in July. Jenrick has signed up to the yellow… Continue reading Jenrick accuses Badenoch of being 'disrepectul' to Tory members

A member of the Australian Parliament disrupted King Charles’s visit to Parliament House in Canberra. Lidia Thorpe, an independent senator, caused a stir when she shouted at the monarch declaring, “you are not our King.” The interruption occurred as King Charles was sitting down after delivering a speech on Wednesday evening. Thorpe was immediately escorted… Continue reading Moment King Charles is heckled by Australian politician