Tag: UK News

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to deliver a speech at the Labour conference today, with many of Tuesday’s front pages focusing on what he will announce. The Times reports that he plans to “root out” benefit fraudsters by granting investigators access to suspects’ bank details. Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror leads with the headline… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: PM to 'end gloom' and donor 'breaks cover'

A US judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by the conservative Heritage Foundation to make public the Duke of Sussex’s US visa application, which the think tank alleged would reveal if drug use had been disclosed. The Duke admitted taking drugs in his memoir which was released in January 2023, in which he wrote about… Continue reading Prince Harry's US visa application will remain private, judge rules

James McArthur, a former Harrods CEO, has described Mohamed Al Fayed’s behaviour as “abhorrent” but insisted he never witnessed any incidents of sexual abuse. The former Harrods proprietor has faced accusations of rape and sexual assault from more than 20 female complainants, who recently spoke to a BBC documentary. McArthur was CEO for 10 months… Continue reading Ex-Harrods boss saw 'abhorrent' behaviour from Fayed

The founder and CEO of UK clothing chain Superdry, Julian Dunkerton, has called on the government to take action against Chinese fast fashion giant Shein, accusing the company of “dodging tax”. Dunkerton claims that Shein has an unfair advantage over rivals because import duties are not charged on low-value parcels sent directly to customers from… Continue reading Superdry boss says UK should make Shein pay more tax

46,000 people found out that Safe Hands Plans Ltd had collapsed in 2022, including Margaret and David Fee who paid more than £5,000 for their funeral plans. They are yet to receive any compensation and a new government is currently in place. Consumer group, Fairer Finance is calling for ministers to launch a public inquiry into… Continue reading Safe Hands: 'No money and no answers' two years after funeral firm's collapse

A recent report from anti-monarchy campaigners has claimed that the Royal Family costs taxpayers £510m each year, nearly six times more than the £86m that is generated from state funding through the Sovereign Grant. The funding is mainly generated by the Crown Estate, and covers staffing, travel, and building costs related to royal affairs. However,… Continue reading Royals really cost £510m, anti-monarchists say

The Labour Party conference was addressed by Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, in his first speech since coming to power. In his address, he spoke of a “shared struggle,” whilst remaining optimistic about the country’s future. The prime minister emphasised that, in the present moment, tough decisions must be taken to construct a new… Continue reading Keir Starmer to promise 'light at the end of tunnel' in key speech

Two ISIS extremists referred to an imam as “Voldemort” who was practicing “black magic” before planning his murder, according to an ongoing public inquiry. Jamal Uddin, the 71-year-old father of seven, was fatally struck with a hammer in February 2016 by Mohammed Kadir, who was deemed as “high risk” by the police. Kadir had made… Continue reading Jalal Uddin: Extremist killers described imam as 'Voldemort'

England and Wales are facing heavy rain and flash flooding which has led to widespread travel disruption and damaged properties. Houses and roads have been flooded across central and southern England where a month’s worth of rain has fallen in just a few hours. A Met Office amber weather warning has been issued and 350… Continue reading Flash floods and heavy rain batter England and Wales

Labour’s Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has announced plans to raise energy-efficiency rules for social housing in a move that aims to reduce fuel bills for tenants and meet climate goals. His plan will become subject to consultation later this year, and Labour pledged to extend the rule to private landlords. The party’s existing pledge to… Continue reading Labour plans tougher energy efficiency rules for social homes