Tag: UK News

Liz Hatton, a 17-year-old photographer from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, has died after a battle with desmoplastic small round cell tumour, a rare form of cancer. Despite her diagnosis, Liz pursued a photography bucket list and throughout her illness continued to inspire Catherine, Princess of Wales, who was treated for cancer this year, and Prince William.… Continue reading Liz Hatton, Harrogate teen with cancer who inspired Kate, dies

An agency involved in the arrest of Daniel Andreas San Diego, one of America’s most wanted men, has revealed that he had likely been in North Wales for several years, possibly using a fake identity. San Diego, 46, was arrested on Monday following more than two decades on the run. He had been sought by… Continue reading Daniel Andreas San Diego: FBI bomb suspect in Wales 'for years’

The Conservative party’s leader Kemi Badenoch has acknowledged that the party had made mistakes in immigration policies and expressed firm commitment to the reintroduction of the “strict numerical cap” on migration. During a recent press conference, Badenoch pledged a review of “every policy, treaty and part of our legal framework”, including the role of the… Continue reading Conservatives got immigration wrong, says Kemi Badenoch

A group of farmers drove their tractors through the town of Dover in protest of the UK government’s planned reform to Agricultural and Business Property Relief. The changes will result in inherited agricultural assets worth over £1m becoming subject to inheritance tax at a rate of 20%. Previously, such assets were exempt. The 20% rate… Continue reading Dover: Farmers protest changes to inheritance tax

During an inquiry into the case of Lucy Letby, a nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, the former chief executive of the hospital where the crimes occurred has disclosed that Letby’s father made threats at a meeting between the two. Tony Chambers was head of the Countess of… Continue reading Letby's dad 'made threats in angry meetings' with hospital CEO

The UK parliament will debate an online petition calling for a re-run of the July 2022 general election after it surpassed 2.7 million signatures. Schedule in Westminster Hall, a secondary debating chamber, the petition accuses the Labour Party of reneging on its pre-election promises. The debate will take place on January 6th, however, it will… Continue reading MPs to debate petition calling for another election

The prime minister’s spokesperson has called for the abuse of autistic children at the Whitefield School in north-east London to never happen again. CCTV footage obtained by the BBC showed children at the school being thrown to the ground, left alone and sitting in their own vomit. “You look at the children and they’re being defeated… Continue reading Autistic abuse case must never happen again, says No 10

A man from Bradford has been arrested following the sharing online of footage of women filmed while on nights out in Manchester and Liverpool, without their knowledge. The films, which have received millions of views on apps including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, typically carried titles such as “Manchester nightlife” or “Liverpool nightlife”. Greater Manchester Police… Continue reading Arrest linked to secret filming of women for videos shared on TikTok

New government figures suggest that fewer than half of domestic abuse cases in England and Wales end up as police-recorded crimes, and the majority of these do not lead to a prosecution. An estimated 2.3 million people were victims of domestic abuse in the year to March 2024, with just over two-thirds being women and… Continue reading Fraction of domestic violence cases result in conviction, ONS says

Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has apologised for making a comment referring to self-harm while responding to a question about scratches on his face sustained after his team drew 3-3 with Feyenoord in Tuesday’s Champions League match. Guardiola was asked by reporters about the mark on his nose and made a scratching motion… Continue reading Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss clarifies 'harm myself' comment after Feyenoord loss