Tag: UK News

A review of the Stephen Lawrence murder investigation has concluded that four retired detectives who ran the original case will not face criminal charges for their actions. The review, carried out by a senior Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) lawyer, has upheld an earlier decision not to prosecute, which Stephen’s parents and a friend had challenged.… Continue reading Stephen Lawrence detectives will not face prosecution

New data reveals that families increasingly turn to private hospitals for children’s healthcare needs, with the number of children undergoing private treatment rising nearly a quarter in the UK in 2020 to over 46,000, even though private healthcare providers saw reduced demand during the pandemic. Many parents were forced to pay for or use insurance… Continue reading ‘Children are suffering’ due to long NHS surgery waits

Scotland fans are set to outnumber Switzerland supporters by three to one in Cologne during their second match of the Euros campaign. Two fans zones with a combined capacity of roughly 20,000 have been created by authorities, but another viewing area catering for a further 50,000 fans has been put in place to accommodate the… Continue reading Is Cologne ready for the Tartan Army?

John Egerton has been farming his land near Rosslea in County Fermanagh for over forty years. However, how he farms his land has been changing. For the past two years, John and his sons have been measuring carbon on the farm to have a baseline figure for reducing emissions. John has also adopted new approaches… Continue reading NI agriculture: Farmers aren’t trying to destroy the environment

Newspapers across the UK have focused on the upcoming election campaign. The Telegraph highlights that the Conservatives have turned to Boris Johnson to counter Reform UK, while the Guardian accuses Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of offering a manifesto that “doesn’t add up”. The i warns Labour of a “reality check” as the EU does… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Hero patient' and 'Tories turn to Johnson'

Taylor Swift’s fans have been warned about potential traffic congestion and delays ahead of her single-date concert at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. More than 70,000 people are expected to attend Swift’s Eras Tour, which is on its 152-night run. Fans have been advised to plan ahead and use public transportation due to the potential… Continue reading Taylor Swift: Cardiff Eras show traffic warning

Reform Party leader Nigel Farage has declared that the forthcoming 2024 general election should be focused on immigration. Speaking in Merthyr Tydfil, south Wales, he called for a “freeze” on non-essential immigration, which he claimed was responsible for NHS waiting lists and the housing crisis that is affecting the UK. He insisted that other parties… Continue reading Farage wants 'freeze' on immigration as Reform unveils proposals

For the first time in nearly two years, the London Stock Exchange has surpassed the Paris Stock Exchange as Europe’s most valuable exchange. The total value of the businesses listed on the London Stock Exchange was $3.18tn, while the total value of businesses listed on the Paris Stock Exchange was $3.13tn, according to Bloomberg’s data.… Continue reading London Stock Exchange becomes Europe's largest stock market again

Research conducted by Ipsos Mori shows that young voters aged 18 to 24 are the least likely age group to vote in the upcoming UK general election on 4 July. Meanwhile, there is a record low level of voter confidence, according to the BBC. Despite this, some younger people are keen to exercise their democratic… Continue reading Newport: What do young people think about the election?

During a performance of Player Kings at the Noël Coward theatre in London, actor Sir Ian McKellen has been taken to hospital after falling off stage. The 85-year-old was part of a fight scene when he lost his footing and fell off the front of the stage. It is unknown if he has suffered any… Continue reading Sir Ian McKellen: Actor falls off stage during London performance