Tag: UK News

Several Reform UK candidates have made offensive comments online about women in the past, according to BBC investigations. The revelations include disparaging comments against the murdered MP Jo Cox, former Prime Minister Theresa May, and a black reality TV contestant. These remarks were posted between 2011 and 2023. All the candidates involved have been approached… Continue reading Reform UK candidates' offensive remarks uncovered by BBC

The family of Staff Sgt John McKelvie has accused the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of failing the soldier, who died during a training exercise. An inquest into the incident, which occurred at Catterick Garrison in January 2019, concluded that a lack of supervision by chain of command and inadequate safety enforcement contributed to Sgt McKelvie’s… Continue reading MoD 'failed' Sgt John McKelvie over training crash death – family

Various political leaders have criticised Nigel Farage’s recent comments stating that the West provoked Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Rishi Sunak, the UK’s Prime Minister, called Farage’s comments “completely wrong and only plays into Putin’s hands,” whilst Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer described them as “disgraceful,” and Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey called Farage “an… Continue reading Sunak and Starmer hit out at Farage over Putin and Ukraine claims

Following complaints from nearby residents about a landfill in Pembrokeshire, Wales’ government has ordered an “urgent review” of the environmental regulator’s actions. Residents living near the Withyhedge landfill site have likened it to “a stink bomb on steroids”. The Channel 4 Dispatches programme claims that unsuitable waste, including vials of blood, has been dumped at… Continue reading Withyhedge: Urgent landfill review ordered after TV doc claims

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel at least 244 flights next week due to industrial action carried out by the Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA). The association served the airline with notice of an indefinite work-to-rule starting on 26 June as part of an ongoing pay dispute. Members are now planning additional action on… Continue reading Over 240 Aer Lingus fights cancelled as pilots confirm strike

Following his attendance at Taylor Swift’s concert in London on Friday night, the Prince of Wales has expressed his gratitude for the “great evening” that he had. The Prince, who was accompanied by his sons Prince William and Prince George as well as his daughter Princess Charlotte, was photographed backstage with the pop star who… Continue reading Prince William thanks Taylor Swift for 'great evening' at Wembley

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has faced criticism after he claimed that the EU’s and NATO’s eastward expansion had provoked Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on BBC Panorama in an interview with Nick Robinson. While he acknowledged that the war was President Vladimir Putin’s fault, Farage argued that the expansion gave Putin a reason to tell… Continue reading Nigel Farage criticised for saying West provoked Ukraine war

A Scottish football fan, Gary Ellis, was involved in a car accident in Germany as they were heading to the opening match of Euro 2024 in Munich. Gary, along with four other friends who were also in the car, were taken to a hospital in Germany. Passenger Gary underwent back surgery on Monday and is… Continue reading Mum's thanks for support as son recovers after Germany crash

Concerns have been raised by swimmers and surfers over the quality of UK waters due to the potential of sewage spillages. Activists from Surfers Against Sewage say they are receiving reports of “illegal spillages” almost every day and that this, in turn, is making swimmers and surfers ill. However, sewage can be degenerated by various… Continue reading Sewage: Sea swimmers want political action over pollution

Rob Brydon, known for his work in Gavin and Stacey and Would I Lie to You, has shared the secret to what makes a perfect joke. While many people believe that it’s all about crafting a hilarious story with a punchline at the end, Brydon disagrees. Instead, he believes it’s all about how the joke… Continue reading Comedy: Rob Brydon tells Ros Atkins the secret to a great joke