Tag: UK News

Manchester United has confirmed that Erik Ten Hag will remain as their manager following a post-season review by the board. Ten Hag’s contract, which was about to enter its final season, is now being discussed for extension. United underwent their review after the FA Cup final, with many reports suggesting that Ten Hag was on… Continue reading Erik Ten Hag: Manchester United manager to remain in charge of the club

Two care home owners in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, have claimed that they would be incapable of managing their homes without the assistance of foreign workers. Lakshmy and Philip Pengelly, owners of Ashley Court Care Home, explained that a shortage of staff forced them to cut occupancy until the couple began to recruit offshore workers. They now… Continue reading Immigration: Migrant workers ‘desperately needed’ in care homes

Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson, the lead singer of The Selecter, a 2-Tone band from Coventry, has passed away after a brief illness. In a statement, the band paid tribute to their former lead singer as a “2-Tone original, a talented musician, and an absolute gentleman.” The Coventry band was formed in 1979 and was recognised for… Continue reading Arthur 'Gaps' Hendrickson of The Selecter dies

The price of a train ticket on the Enterprise rail service from Belfast to Dublin can differ significantly depending on which side of the border the ticket is purchased on. Passengers travelling from Belfast Lanyon Place to Dublin Connolly Station on the 08:00 service on 1 July, for instance, would pay £33 for a standard… Continue reading Enterprise passengers from Belfast to Dublin can pay double

Labour has been called upon to fulfil its promise of scrapping the Troubles Legacy Act if it gains power after the general election. The move comes as the government appeals against a verdict from February which found parts of the act were unlawful. The most controversial element of the act allowed suspects in Troubles-era crimes… Continue reading Troubles Legacy Act: Labour urged to fulfil pledge

Dave Myers, one half of the popular cooking duo The Hairy Bikers, has been posthumously awarded the freedom of Barrow, his hometown. Myers passed away in February at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer. His passing led to a tribute ride, dubbed Dave Day, which saw 20,000 motorcyclists travel from London to… Continue reading Hairy Biker Dave Myers honoured with freedom of hometown Barrow

The families affected by the investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull are encountering additional stress due to the fact that no decision has been made on whether charges will be brought. Police began investigating the funeral directors on 6 March following suspicious behaviour that led to a focus on the deceased care. Thirty-five… Continue reading Legacy funeral home probe: Anger as charges yet to be brought

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, appears to have been targeted by objects thrown at him whilst on the campaign trail in South Yorkshire. In a video posted on social media, objects can be seen being thrown at him whilst he was on top of a bus in Barnsley on Tuesday. Mr Farage wrote… Continue reading Nigel Farage: Objects thrown at Reform leader while campaigning

The summer season officially started this June, but it hasn’t exactly felt like it. For the first few weeks, temperatures have remained at 1-3C below average, with chilly winds, clouds and rain making it feel even colder. However, with the strong sunshine at times, it may have also felt a bit warmer. As we enter… Continue reading UK weather: why has it been so cold and when will it get warmer?

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has been accused of giving himself “job insurance” after stating he will stay on as an MSP if he fails to win the upcoming UK general election. Ross recently announced his intention to stand down as leader following the election, but has now decided to only resign his Highlands and… Continue reading Douglas Ross denies MSP role is 'job insurance' if he fails in MP bid