Tag: UK News

Storm Herminia has caused severe disruption in Wales, with hundreds of homes left without power and flood alerts issued in several locations as rain persisted in the region. The Met Office’s heavy rain alert remains in place across the country until the end of Monday. South and west Wales were the hardest hit: at least… Continue reading Power cuts and flood alerts as Storm Herminia hits Wales

A British sailor is missing after his yacht was discovered severely damaged in poor weather off the coast of France. The 73-year-old sailor sent out an emergency beacon on Saturday, when he ran into trouble approximately 80km west of Lacanau. The Tiger PA, the sailor’s 12-metre yacht, was found “eviscerated” in the Bay of Biscay.… Continue reading Lacanau: UK sailor missing after yacht found 'eviscerated'

Pharmacy leaders have expressed concerns over the sale of weight-loss injections online, stating that patient safety is still at risk. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has written a letter to regulators calling for stricter rules, stating that they are aware of people with previous eating disorders or those who already have low body weight being… Continue reading Pharmacy leaders warn over online sales of weight-loss jabs

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump recently shared a phone conversation constituting their first dialogue since the former took office. Downing Street sources have reported the call was warm and personal, with the primary objective of establishing a rapport between the two leaders. They reportedly discussed the ceasefire in the… Continue reading Chris Mason: Warm words, for now, between Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer

The community of Hall Green in Birmingham has been rocked by the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was stabbed while walking home. On Sunday, two vigils in his memory were held at local churches, Christ Church in Yardley Wood and St Peter’s Church in Hall Green. “Our hearts, and our prayers, our love pours… Continue reading Birmingham church prayer vigils held for 12-year-old Leo Ross

Sir Keir Starmer, UK’s Prime Minister, has reinforced his commitment to ensure every school teaches their students about the Holocaust. He insists the society must make “never again” a tangible goal, especially as the world remembers the Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Sir Keir proclaimed that learning about… Continue reading Starmer pledges to make Holocaust education 'national endeavour'

Following a call between UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump on Sunday, Downing Street revealed that the leaders had discussed the Gaza ceasefire and the hostages deal brokered by the Trump administration. The call took place after Trump praised Starmer and noted their good relationship in press comments on Sunday.… Continue reading Keir Starmer praises Donald Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

The Welsh government has announced an increase to the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) household income threshold that will benefit thousands of Welsh students. The allowance is intended to help students manage the costs of studying in further education and sixth-form: 16,000 students already receive it. The threshold has been frozen since 2010, but from September… Continue reading Education Maintenance Allowance: More students able to get grant

Unknown vandals have defaced the memorials of two West Yorkshire police officers who were killed in the line of duty. The first of the two memorials, a stone dedicated to PC Ian Broadhurst, who was shot dead in 2003, was defaced on Saturday with black paint. A second memorial dedicated to Sgt John Speed, who… Continue reading Memorials to murdered West Yorkshire police officers vandalised

The skies are offering a celestial spectacle for stargazers, as a number of planets will be visible throughout January and February. Among the planets that will be visible to the naked eye are Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, as bright white points of light. Meanwhile, Mars will be visible as an orange dot. Those interested in… Continue reading Planetary alignment 2025: Planets line up across the night sky