Tag: UK News

Political leaders in the UK are commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings by pledging their support to veterans and members of the armed forces. As part of their electoral offerings, the Conservative Party have vowed to cut the cost of veterans’ railcards by one third, whilst keeping tax breaks in place for employers… Continue reading Leaders use D-Day anniversary to make armed forces pledges

A man who passed away from sudden cardiac death on the same day as his daughter’s birth could have been saved if a heart defect had not been missed by a hospital doctor, according to a coroner’s analysis. The inquest held at Stockport Coroner’s Court heard that Thomas Gibson died after a hospital doctor inaccurately… Continue reading Dad's death on day of baby's birth 'was preventable'

Vaughan Gething, the first minister of Wales, has survived a vote of no confidence despite two members of the Welsh Labour Party being off sick. The vote was non-binding and followed criticism of Gething’s leadership campaign donations and his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as a recent case of alleged media leaking. Plaid… Continue reading Vaughan Gething won't quit after losing vote of no confidence

Scotland’s highest mountains have received snowfall, with wind chill expected to be -10C in the most exposed areas. The Cairngorms saw a dusting of snow on Tuesday due to Arctic air affecting the hills in the Highlands, leading to considerable wind chill. The Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) stated that this weather featured a forecast… Continue reading Snow in June on Scotland's mountains as Arctic air sweeps in

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, King Charles praised those who participated in the operation, saying that they replaced tyranny with freedom and that humanity was “eternally in their debt.” He paid tribute to their courage, resilience, and solidarity, while also acknowledging the dwindling number of survivors. The King, along with Queen Camilla… Continue reading King Charles: D-Day replaced 'tyranny with freedom'

The much-anticipated new banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have entered circulation. However, it may be some time before they become commonly seen in wallets and purses since the new notes will gradually replace those which are damaged or will be issued as demand increases. King Charles III, who is only the second… Continue reading King Charles III banknotes enter circulation

The permanent secretary of the UK Treasury, James Bowler, has said that the Conservative Party’s assessment of Labour’s tax plans “should not be presented as having been produced by the civil service”. In a letter sent to the Labour Party, Bowler said that the calculation of Labour’s £38bn of uncosted spending includes costs beyond those… Continue reading Official says Tory tax claim wasn't produced by civil service

An accusation has been made by the leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar, that the UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, lied about Labour’s spending plans during a general election debate. Sarwar claims the prime minister spread “deliberate misinformation” when he stated that under Labour’s plans, working families would suffer a tax increase of £2,000, based on… Continue reading PM lied about Labour's tax plans, says Anas Sarwar

Farrel O’Shea, a renowned windsurfing legend and successful businessman, passed away while walking up a beach in southern France at the age of 60. Originally from Wellington, Shropshire, O’Shea moved to the Gwynedd coast in the 1980s where he pioneered the sport and developed some technical moves. He also authored an influential guide to windsurfing… Continue reading Farrel O'Shea: Tributes as windsurfing legend dies aged 60

Experts have warned that unregulated chemicals are posing a risk to people and the environment in the UK. In response, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has called on the government to establish a Chemicals Agency to oversee the regulation of chemicals in the country. The RSC cited the use of so-called “forever chemicals” —… Continue reading Agency to regulate chemicals needed to protect UK, say experts