Tag: UK News

Liam Payne’s body has been released by Argentine authorities after undergoing further toxicology and laboratory tests. The confirmation was made by public prosecutor Andrés Madrea. Payne passed away in Buenos Aires after falling from a balcony on the third floor of a hotel three weeks ago. The autopsy report revealed that Payne suffered internal and… Continue reading Liam Payne's body flown back to the UK

John Cannan, who was convicted of killing newlywed Shirley Banks in 1989 and was a suspect in the disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, has died in prison at the age of 70. Cannan was believed to have been nicknamed “Mr Kipper,” the name given by Ms Lamplugh to the mystery man with whom she… Continue reading Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect John Cannan dies in prison

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued tighter rules surrounding gifts and hospitality given to government ministers, following a recent controversy involving Labour officials receiving gifts from donors. While ministers will still be allowed to receive gifts, the ministerial code will now require them to consider the “need to maintain the public’s confidence in the… Continue reading Keir Starmer tightens rules on gifts to ministers

51 migrants were rescued after their boat encountered trouble trying to cross the English Channel, according to the French coastguard. The small vessel’s engine failed off the coast of Audresselles in northern France on Tuesday. A rescue boat took the 51 individuals to Boulogne-sur-Mer, where they received emergency services. The same week, two bodies were… Continue reading More than 50 migrants rescued from Channel after boat failure

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his victory in the elections at the Prime Minister’s Questions at Westminster on 11 November. Reflecting on Norman Lamont’s recent meeting with Trump in New York, Starmer stated the “closest of allies” must work together on a peaceful, stable world and a strong economy. Conservatives’ Kemi… Continue reading Strong US-UK relations crucial, says Starmer after Trump win

Werneth School in Stockport, Greater Manchester has reversed its decision to require students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to carry or wear sunflower lanyards at all times. The decision followed uproar from parents, who felt the move was “humiliating”. Initially, the school had warned SEND pupils that they would face disciplinary action if… Continue reading School backtracks on 'humiliating' lanyard rule

Asda has announced that it will reduce hybrid working and cut 475 roles at the company’s head offices in Leicestershire and Leeds as part of a business restructure. The move will affect less than 10% of the head office staff and will allow the company to “simplify structures” in a challenging market. From January, office… Continue reading Asda to cut 475 jobs and reduce hybrid working

A GP in the UK has been sentenced to 31 years and five months in prison for poisoning his mother’s partner in an argument over an inheritance. Thomas Kwan, who had disguised himself as a community nurse administering a coronavirus booster jab, injected Patrick O’Hara with a toxin in January. Mr O’Hara contracted a life-threatening… Continue reading Sunderland GP jailed for poisoning mum's partner over inheritance

Lee Anderson, the Reform UK MP for Ashfield, has been ordered to apologise after he verbally insulted a security officer twice. An investigation revealed that Anderson used inappropriate language towards the guard when asked to display his pass as he attempted to enter the Parliamentary estate in November of last year. Initially, Anderson dismissed the… Continue reading Lee Anderson ordered to apologise for swearing at guard