Tag: UK News

Following a violent phone theft incident in west London, Bridgerton actress Genevieve Chenneour has revealed that she has been struggling with severe agoraphobia, making it difficult for her to leave her home. The attack occurred in February when the 27-year-old confronted a man who had taken her phone, leaving her concussed and traumatized. As a… Continue reading Genevieve Chenneour: Bridgerton actress speaks of phone theft trauma

Daniel Sandford, a UK correspondent, reported that Ministers are urging police to increase transparency regarding the nationalities of individuals who are charged. The regulations surrounding this issue involve considerations of laws on contempt of court and the guidance provided by the College of Policing. The contempt of court laws aim to ensure that suspects receive… Continue reading What are the rules around police giving out a suspect's nationality?

Neil Woodford, a former star fund manager, along with his investment firm, has been hit with a hefty fine of nearly £46m by the financial watchdog. The collapse of the Woodford Equity Income Fund in 2019 led to losses for around 300,000 individuals, as they attempted to withdraw money at a pace faster than the… Continue reading Neil Woodford and company fined nearly £46m over failures

Thomas Partey, the former Arsenal footballer, was granted conditional bail after facing charges of five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The 32-year-old Ghanaian appeared in court at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where he was accused of five counts of rape involving two women and one count of sexual assault against a third… Continue reading Footballer Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

In the aftermath of a violent altercation at Manchester Airport in July 2024, a police officer is now under criminal investigation for allegedly sharing CCTV footage of the incident. The footage, which went viral on social media, captured the clash between officers and two men. Mohammed Fahir Amaaz was recently found guilty of assaulting two… Continue reading Manchester Airport brawl: Officer accused of sharing footage

Emma Saunders, a culture reporter, has reported that TV presenter Jay Blades is facing charges of two counts of rape. The well-known host of the BBC show The Repair Shop is set to appear in court over the allegations next Wednesday, as confirmed by authorities from West Mercia Police. Jason Blades, 55, residing in Claverley,… Continue reading Repair Shop's Jay Blades charged with two counts of rape

Following the recent arrest of two men in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old in Warwickshire, calls have been made for greater transparency regarding the immigration status and ethnicity of crime suspects. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has emphasized the need for clear guidance on disclosing personal information, stating that the current protocols may… Continue reading 'More transparency' needed on immigration status of suspects, says Cooper

Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, was recently taken into custody in connection with an assault at St Pancras railway station. While the British Transport Police did not specifically name Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, they did confirm that a 42-year-old man from Bedfordshire was arrested for an incident in London on July 28th.… Continue reading Tommy Robinson arrested in connection to St Pancras assault

Following the recent arrest of two men in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Warwickshire, Nigel Farage has urged the police to disclose the immigration status of suspects charged with crimes. At a news conference, the Reform UK party leader expressed his belief that such information should be made public. While… Continue reading Farage calls on police to share immigration status of charged suspects

Moni Mannings, a prominent business leader, has been tasked with overseeing a new initiative aimed at making the honours system more inclusive and accessible to a broader range of communities. The Cabinet Office has established a “diversity and outreach committee,” with Mannings serving as its independent chair for a period of five years. Recent analysis… Continue reading Honours system gets new role to make awards more inclusive