Tag: UK News

French police have said that the third deadly incident this year occurred in the English Channel, resulting in the deaths of eight people. The rubber vessel contained an estimated 50 passengers and capsized after leaving the coast of Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern Pas-de-Calais, prompting a response from rescue services shortly after 1 am local time. The… Continue reading Eight dead after Channel migrant crossing – French officials

Uefa has expressed “concerns” to the UK government that England could be barred from competing in the European Championship it is hosting in 2028 following plans to establish an independent football regulator. The regulator will oversee the top five tiers of the men’s game in England and will take over a strengthened owners and directors… Continue reading Uefa warns England could be banned from Euro 2028 over regulator concerns

The UK government has faced criticism after it emerged that a recently released prisoner, Amari Ward, was charged with sexually assaulting a woman on the day of his release. Ward was released on Tuesday as part of an early release policy intended to ease prison overcrowding. He was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in… Continue reading Government defends early release scheme after freed prisoner charged with sexual assault

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is alleged to have broken parliamentary rules by failing to declare clothing bought for his wife, Victoria, by Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli. It is reported that the gifts covered Victoria Starmer’s clothing costs both before and after the general election. MPs are required to register gifts and donations within… Continue reading Keir Starmer may have broken rules over donor's gifts to wife

As the Duke of Sussex celebrates his 40th birthday, he can look back at a decade filled with immense change and turbulence. Prince Harry will be spending the day with his wife and children in Montecito, California before embarking on a holiday with some friends. The past ten years of his life have been anything… Continue reading Prince Harry: What awaits Duke of Sussex as he enters fifth decade?

An 18-year-old man is facing murder charges after the police found three people dead in a tower block in Luton on Friday. Bedfordshire Police said the suspect, Nicholas Prosper from Leabank, was apprehended on the same day after the bodies of a woman named Juliana Prosper together with two teenagers identified as Kyle Prosper and… Continue reading Man, 18, charged with triple murder in Luton tower block

Gary Lineker made a surprising appearance during the Last Night of the Proms, joining fellow pundits Joe Hart and Danny Murphy to provide commentary on the classical music performance. This unexpected appearance was part of the celebrations for Match of the Day’s 60th anniversary. Proms presenter Katie Derham highlighted the event’s tribute to the summer’s… Continue reading Match of the day or Last Night of the Proms? Well, it's both!

A potential buyer has emerged for the Grangemouth oil refinery after owners Petroineos confirmed on Thursday that it was closing the facility on the Firth of Forth, resulting in the loss of 400 jobs. Scotland’s Public Finance Minister, Ivan McKee, stated that the Scottish and UK governments are working together to secure a long-term future for… Continue reading Government talks with 'possible buyer' for Grangemouth – minister

Ed Davey, leader of the UK’s Liberal Democrats, has called on the country’s Labour government to increase investment in the NHS or “accept continued decline”. Speaking at the Lib Dems’ autumn conference, Davey called for a “budget for the NHS” with spending on hospitals, doctors, nurses, and dentists. The party is seeking an additional £3.7bn… Continue reading Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline

Tickets to see the Oasis reunion tour were sold out in a matter of minutes on Saturday, with fans ecstatic at having the chance to see the band once again. Colin Broadbent from Wolverhampton and Sam from Staffordshire both secured tickets to see the band in 2025, during the final-chance sale for fans after thousands… Continue reading Oasis: West Midlands fans secure tickets in final-chance ballot