Tag: UK News

The first celebrity has been eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2024 after two couples faced the first dance-off of the season. Three-time Olympic champion Tom Dean and his partner Nadiya Bychkova performed their cha cha to Boogie Wonderland by Earth, Wind and Fire, but unfortunately fell short to popstar Toyah Willcox and her partner Neil… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing result: Tom Dean and Toyah Willcox face first dance-off

Severe weather in the form of yellow wind and rain warnings rocked Devon and Cornwall, causing disruption across a range of events, rail services, and attractions. Reports confirmed that the Torbay half marathon and 10km (6.2 miles) races were called off over concerns of safety, along with the closure of several tourist sites for the… Continue reading Train disruption as wind and rain batter Devon and Cornwall

As the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham draws to a close, Rishi Sunak has urged the party to unite behind whoever succeeds him as leader. Speaking to members at the conference, Sunak said the party must “end the division, the backbiting, the squabbling.” He also encouraged members not to “nurse old grudges” but to “build… Continue reading Stop squabbling, Sunak urges Tories in final speech as leader

The Gambling Commission conducted an inquiry in the summer with regards to some members of the Conservative party placing bets over the date of the general election. Among those questioned was former deputy prime minister, Sir Oliver Dowden. However, the inquiry only sought to gather information and did not investigate Sir Oliver’s own involvement in… Continue reading Oliver Dowden questioned over alleged election gambling

Lord Mervyn King, the former head of the Bank of England, has claimed that the institution’s prolonged period of low interest rates was the cause of record high inflation in the country. Speaking ahead of next month’s Budget on BBC Radio Four’s Broadcasting House, King did acknowledge that inflation is now under control, but was… Continue reading Interest rates too low for too long, says ex-Bank of England boss Lord Mervyn King

Alaa Ghalayini, a British woman who fled Lebanon due to the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, says that she feels guilty and terrible for leaving her husband behind with their life in Beirut. The 28-year-old woman is nearly two months pregnant with her first child. She appeared exhausted when she landed at London’s Heathrow Airport… Continue reading Pregnant British woman who fled Lebanon feels 'helpless'

Kemi Badenoch, a candidate in the race for the next UK Conservative Party leader, has argued that the government should leave people’s lives alone by interfering less and reducing regulatory burdens. Speaking on Times Radio, Badenoch stated that she considered statutory maternity pay a function of tax, calling it “excessive”, although she did not state… Continue reading Maternity pay has gone too far, says Kemi Badenoch

After a three-year hiatus from cycling, Sir Bradley Wiggins has returned to the saddle. The cyclist had previously associated the sport with “bad things” and “childhood traumas”. However, after taking time to focus on his mental health and emerging in a better place, Wiggins joined keen amateurs for a 50-mile ride in Stafford. He spoke… Continue reading 'The second coming' of Sir Bradley Wiggins after mental health break

Ticketing and promotion firm SJM has paid six directors a dividend of £14.8m ($20.7m) after a pre-tax profit of £11.8m for last year, according to accounts released on Thursday. The six bosses, who work for one of the firms involved in the controversial promotion of Oasis’ reunion tour, had received a payout that was more… Continue reading Oasis reunion tour ticket seller and promoter bosses get £14.8m

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Dundalk, after stealing a car from Belfast with a teenage girl inside. The car was parked in the south of the city when the theft occurred on Saturday night. The car was spotted being driven at high speeds on the A1, heading towards the border between Northern Ireland… Continue reading South Belfast: Arrest after car stolen with woman still inside