Tag: UK News

A High Court judge has dismissed a legal challenge brought against the Metropolitan Police regarding its policy requiring staff to disclose whether they are current or former members of the Freemasons. This decision was announced by Mr Justice Chamberlain, who stated that the policy serves a legitimate purpose by aiming to maintain and strengthen public… Continue reading Challenge to Met Police's Freemason disclosure rule thrown out

Recent official data reveals that UK unemployment has reached its highest level in nearly five years by the end of 2025. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the unemployment rate increased to 5.2% during the three months leading up to December, up from 5.1% in the preceding three-month period. This rise coincides with… Continue reading UK unemployment hits 5.2%, highest rate for nearly five years

Robert Duvall, renowned for his role in The Godfather, developed a deep affection for Scottish football and decided to make a movie centered around it. This passion led him to visit multiple football stadiums across Scotland, ranging from the iconic Hampden Park in Glasgow to Palmerston Park in Dumfries. His involvement culminated in the film… Continue reading When Robert Duvall fell in love with Scottish football

A recent analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) suggests that Scotland may need to reevaluate its approach to free university education and its comparatively generous welfare benefits. The think tank points out that Scotland’s funding advantage over England, which has allowed for more extensive public services, is shrinking. If the current trend continues,… Continue reading Free tuition under threat without revenue boost, report warns

A groundbreaking surgical procedure to increase height has been successfully performed on a nine-year-old boy in the UK for the first time. Alfie Phillips, who suffers from fibular hemimelia—a rare condition where one leg does not develop properly—had one leg more than an inch shorter than the other. Specialists at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in… Continue reading Boy, 9, in UK-first surgery to make him taller

Local election officials have expressed serious concerns over councils’ ability to prepare adequately for the upcoming May local elections, following the government’s reversal of its earlier decision to postpone certain council votes. Initially, Local Government Secretary Steve Reed had authorized delays in elections for 30 councils across England, pushing them back until 2027. However, this… Continue reading Councils face 'uphill struggle' to be ready for elections by May

A recent investigation by the BBC has uncovered significant issues with NHS payroll errors, which have resulted in thousands of NHS employees being sent to debt collection agencies due to alleged overpayments. Freedom of Information data obtained by the BBC reveals that the number of referrals to bailiffs for recovering overpaid wages increased from 1,807… Continue reading Bailiffs used to pursue NHS staff over pay errors

The government has reversed its decision to postpone 30 council elections following a legal challenge brought by Reform UK. This change, covered widely in today’s newspaper headlines, has been described by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as a victory for democracy. Meanwhile, council leaders have expressed their frustration over the rapid and unexpected policy shifts,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Farage forces elections U-turn' and 'Tributes to Godfather Star'

Jet2 has imposed lifetime bans on two passengers following an altercation aboard a flight traveling from Turkey. The incident occurred on flight LS896, which was en route from Antalya to Manchester, but had to make an unscheduled stop in Brussels due to the severe misconduct of the two individuals involved. Video footage circulating on social… Continue reading Jet2 hands passengers life ban after mid-air fight

A recently opened business faced immediate threats from paramilitary groups demanding protection payments, according to a shop owner who spoke anonymously to BBC News NI. The owner recounted how right after setting up shop, two men approached and insisted she pay for protection, warning that refusal could lead to deadly consequences. “My friend told me… Continue reading Paramilitary protection money a 'stranglehold' on businesses