Tag: UK News

Lord Timothy Kirkhope, a former immigration minister of the UK, has expressed regret over the Stop The Boats rhetoric used by the previous Conservative government, which he believes may have contributed to the unrest in Hull in August 2024. This was after a banner with the same slogan was seen during the riots in the city,… Continue reading Tory peer 'regrets' anti-immigration rhetoric ahead of riots

The week has been full of striking news photographs from around the world. Riot police were photographed using pepper spray to disperse demonstrators during a protest outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires. The Argentinian Chamber of Deputies was debating whether to reverse a veto by President Javier Milei of a law aimed at increasing… Continue reading Week in pictures: 7-13 September 2024

The UK government has disclosed that an estimated 780,000 pensioners in England and Wales face the loss of winter fuel benefits. The news comes as the Department for Work and Pensions released estimates under freedom of information laws, which revealed that many of those eligible for pension credit would not claim, and would therefore miss… Continue reading Winter fuel payment: 780,000 to miss out on allowance, says DWP

Chappell Roan, the rising pop star and first mainstream artist to achieve success as an openly queer person, is inspiring devotion among fans on her UK tour. At her Manchester Academy performance, the audience knew all the words to her songs and sang every ad lib, showing their appreciation for the artist who speaks on… Continue reading Chappell Roan: Singer's Manchester concert was more than a pop show

Changes to the winter fuel payment (WFP) in England and Wales have split opinion among the elderly. The removal of the £300 annual payment, which has run since 1997, will only be received by those on certain benefits. Previous eligibility covered all pensioners, with around 10.8 million receiving WFP last winter. However, some pensioners are… Continue reading Winter fuel payment: We spend it on holidays, say some pensioners

The creator behind this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has given her thoughts on the recent controversies surrounding the show as it returns to our screens. Karen Smith, the co-creator and first executive producer, told BBC News that while she hopes everyone can move forward and learn from the recent issues, it is unlikely that people… Continue reading Strictly returns, hoping to 'recover and move forward'

Tallie Brazier, a 22-year old intern at the Sea Watch Foundation, who tragically passed away in a car accident in April, has had two dolphins named after her. The dolphins, a mother and calf, are currently being spotted in Cardigan Bay by wildlife enthusiasts. Brazier was interning at the Sea Watch Foundation in Ceredigion when… Continue reading New Quay dolphins named after Tallie Brazier who died in crash

The UK government has announced that online adverts for junk food will be banned starting October 2025, in a bid to address the country’s growing childhood obesity problem. The ban will also apply to TV adverts shown before 9pm. Health minister Andrew Gwynne stated that the restrictions will “help protect children” from advertisements that can… Continue reading Junk food ban: What is included under new advert rules for online?

Tensions surrounding the potential of a conflict continue to surge, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for the West to take action. In a statement published by The Daily Mail, Zelensky urges the West to “stop delays and let us fire missiles into Russia”. His comments highlight the possible outbreak of a wider conflict, with… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Stop delays' says Zelensky and 'a tear for Sven'

Two World War II veterans recently celebrated their 100th birthdays by taking to the skies in a Spitfire. Queenie Hall, also known as Robbie, who has already reached this milestone, and Dorothea Barron, 99 and with a birthday next month, each enjoyed a flight in an aircraft flown from the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar in… Continue reading Kent: World War Two veterans fly in Spitfires for 100th birthdays