Tag: UK News

The UK home secretary, Yvette Cooper, has criticised tech giants Google, YouTube, Meta, and TikTok for their “disgraceful” failure to remove violent and extremist videos from their platforms, despite government calls to do so. Speaking to the BBC’s Sunday programme, Cooper referred to footage reportedly watched by the Southport killer, Axel Rudakubana, who recently murdered… Continue reading Disgraceful that videos seen by Southport killer still online – Cooper

Newcastle United football club has contacted the police after one of its players, Joe Willock, was the target of racist abuse on social media. The abuse was received after Newcastle’s latest match against Fulham, which they lost 2-1. Willock had been a substitute in the second half and bore the brunt of the blame for… Continue reading Joe Willock: Newcastle report racist social media abuse sent to midfielder to police

The sale of personalised number plates has surged in recent years, with figures obtained by the BBC showing that more than 1.2 million transactions took place in 2024, up from approximately 500,000 in 2014. The data, obtained from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), includes plates purchased directly from the DVLA as well as… Continue reading Personalised number plate sales double over 10 years

Marcus Rashford has joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season, with an option to buy. At least 75% of the forward’s wages will be covered under the terms of the deal, according to United sources. There is no loan fee. Rashford praised Villa, who are close to signing… Continue reading Marcus Rashford: Aston Villa complete loan deal for Manchester United forward

The Welsh government’s draft budget has been described as “riddled with empty words” by the Senedd’s finance committee, which has called for “urgent changes” to be made to the spending plans. The committee argues that the cost of living crisis facing many in Wales should be a “higher priority”. The draft budget was published by… Continue reading Welsh government: 'Urgent changes' needed to draft budget

A pub in Nottinghamshire had a promotion backfire after offering a free pint every time Nottingham Forest scored, resulting in almost 300 free beers being given out after the team won 7-0 against Brighton. The Gedling Inn came up with the promotion to promote local Premier League games being televised at the venue. However, the… Continue reading Free pint per Nottingham Forest goal offer backfires with 7-0 win

A 78-year-old environmental campaigner, Gaie Delap, has been released from prison on home detention after a suitable electronic tracking tag was found to fit her. Delap, who is from Montpelier in Bristol, was jailed for 20 months for her part in a protest that blocked the M25. She was released on licence in November to… Continue reading Bristol protester, 78, on home detention after tag issue fixed

This week is bringing with it many entertainment releases, including the launch of a new TV series, album release from a popular singer, and a world-renowned video game celebrating its 25th anniversary. Do not miss any of the exciting updates this week has to offer. Holly Willoughby, TV presenter and personality, is co-hosting a new… Continue reading Holly Willoughby's Celebrity Bear Hunt and Olly Alexander's album

A historic pub in north-west London that gave its name to a Tube station and the surrounding area has closed down, but campaigners are calling for it to be saved. Ye Olde Swiss Cottage called time after almost two centuries in business, leaving residents and patrons noting the real loss for the local community and… Continue reading Ye Olde Swiss Cottage pub calls time amid campaign to save it

Marcus Rashford, a lifelong Manchester United player with 426 appearances and 138 goals, is set to join Aston Villa. In November, the idea of him leaving was considered unlikely but even with hopes of a resolution on Rashford’s part last week, United insiders believe coach Ruben Amorim felt it would be better for everyone if… Continue reading Marcus Rashford transfer: Manchester United to Aston Villa