Tag: UK News

James Cleverly, British Foreign Office Minister, spoke about the UK’s support for Israel’s self-defence on a recent visit to the country. Cleverly’s visit comes as the Israeli government continues to respond to recent attacks by Hamas. The UK has signaled its “unwavering solidarity” with Israel during this time. Despite this, Cleverly emphasized the UK’s desire… Continue reading James Cleverly says UK wants minimal civilian casualties in Israel-Gaza war

West London has welcomed back beavers for the first time in over 400 years, as five Eurasian beavers were introduced to Paradise Fields, a wetlands area in Ealing. The beavers have been relocated from a wild beaver population in Scotland by wildlife groups, and the project is being funded by the mayor’s Rewild London Fund.… Continue reading Ealing: Beaver family released in west London wetland

The Welsh government has called on the UK government to take responsibility for the “damage” caused by its handling of plans to house asylum seekers in a Llanelli hotel. The UK government cancelled plans to accommodate up to 241 asylum seekers at the Stradey Park Hotel earlier this week, sparking criticism from the Welsh government.… Continue reading Stradey Park Hotel: Home Office 'should help repair damage'

Labour Party leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has stated that he is in favour of building new homes across the country, as he is a “yes in my back yard” (Yimby) person instead of a “not in my back yard” (Nimby) one. He went on to say that restrictive planning rules would be “bulldozed” and that… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer says he is a house building Yimby

British Airways has halted flights to Israel after a plane was turned back due to security concerns. Flight BA165 has returned to Heathrow after approaching Tel Aviv on Wednesday, according to a BA statement. As the plane was nearing the city, there were air raid sirens going off, leading the airline’s crews to inform the… Continue reading British Airways suspends Israel flights after plane U-turns

The barbaric acts of terrorism in Israel have reportedly appalled King Charles III, according to sources at Buckingham Palace. The monarch has been requesting constant updates and has expressed that his thoughts and prayers are with all those who are suffering in the conflict. He is said to be extremely concerned about the growing tensions… Continue reading Israel-Gaza attacks: King 'appalled' by 'barbaric' Hamas – palace sources

Essex Police have arrested an American fugitive suspected of rape in Chelmsford back in 2007. Nicholas Rossi, 36, was detained following a report last year in April. News emerged that last week, an extradition order was put in place, meaning Rossi can be sent back to the United States to face charges relating to the… Continue reading Nicholas Rossi arrested over 2007 Chelmsford rape allegation

Northern Ireland’s Department of Education has confirmed that no collapsed-prone concrete has been found in initial surveys of 30 schools in the region. The Education Authority (EA) has been asked to survey a further 120 schools for reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), a substance being found in schools across the UK, with more than 170… Continue reading Raac: No unsafe concrete found in sample survey of 30 NI schools

Former Oasis frontman, Liam Gallagher, will be heard on the tram network in Manchester as he takes on the task of voicing passenger announcements. The move is part of activities surrounding the Beyond The Music festival, which has urged visitors to use public transport to access its events. Gallagher said he was keen to help… Continue reading Liam Gallagher voices Manchester Metrolink tram announcements

A professor from Wrexham University has criticised bilingual Welsh-English road signs as “unintelligible” and “potentially dangerous”. Dr Nigel Hunt, a psychology expert, made the comments about signs he had reportedly seen across Wales in a Facebook group called the Department of Petty Rage. He argued that bilingual signs should just be written in English and… Continue reading Wrexham University professor calls Welsh road signs 'dangerous'