Tag: UK News

SAS: 1992 shooting of IRA men was 'unjustified' says inquest

The shooting of four IRA men by SAS soldiers in County Tyrone in 1992 has been ruled as unjustifiable by an inquest. Kevin Barry O’Donnell, Sean O’Farrell, Peter Clancy, and Patrick Vincent lost their lives when they carried out a gun attack on Coalisland police station and were subsequently ambushed. The soldiers reportedly shot at… Continue reading SAS: 1992 shooting of IRA men was 'unjustified' says inquest

Bank of England: Higher water and energy bills to push up inflation

The Bank of England has warned that inflation in the UK will increase “quite sharply” later this year due to rising water and energy bills. The Bank indicated its stance after cutting interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, lessening the outlook of the government’s economic growth forecast. Inflation – that underlines the pace of price… Continue reading Bank of England: Higher water and energy bills to push up inflation

Starmer unveils plans to make it easier to build nuclear reactors

The government of England and Wales has revealed its intention to ease the building of mini nuclear power stations, or small modular reactors, throughout the country. This move is part of a broader scheme to increase economic growth, by breaking down the “archaic” planning laws, which ministers believe have acted as obstacles, preventing England and… Continue reading Starmer unveils plans to make it easier to build nuclear reactors

Hospitals experience busiest week of winter so far

The hospitals of England have witnessed their busiest week of the winter season until now. Every day, an average of more than 98,000 patients were in hospital beds last week… which is a record high for this season. Additionally, there was an alarming 96% occupancy of adult beds. Though the flu cases have declined a… Continue reading Hospitals experience busiest week of winter so far

Wales ambulance: Wait outside A&E averages nearly two hours

New statistics show that ambulance wait times outside Welsh hospitals have increased in the past year. The Welsh Ambulance Trust noted that last year 23,334 ambulances waited for at least four hours to hand over patients outside A&E. Additionally, nearly 73,000 ambulances had to wait for at least an hour, representing an increase of 18% from 2023 and… Continue reading Wales ambulance: Wait outside A&E averages nearly two hours

Flooding defences: Govt pledges to spend £2.6bn in next two years

The UK government’s spending on flood defences is predicted to rise to the highest level in history. In England, over the next two years, more than £2.6bn will be invested in safeguarding homes and businesses to combat the pressing issue of flooding. This investment will surpass the previously reported figure by £250m. With the objective… Continue reading Flooding defences: Govt pledges to spend £2.6bn in next two years

Ticketmaster UK boss tells MPs prices are very fair

At a hearing with the Business and Trade Select Committee, the boss of Ticketmaster UK, Andrew Parsons, has stated that event organisers set ticket prices. This comes after criticism from fans over the prices of tickets for the Oasis reunion tour last summer. Despite fans indicating they paid significantly more than advertised, Parsons explained that… Continue reading Ticketmaster UK boss tells MPs prices are very fair

Husband bailed over Thai woman's 2004 death

North Yorkshire police investigating the death of Lamduan Armitage, whose body was discovered in a stream near Pen-y-ghent in 2004, have appealed for information from anyone who knew her from when she lived in South Yorkshire to come forward. Police have confirmed that Mrs Armitage’s husband, David Armitage, who was arrested on suspicion of her… Continue reading Husband bailed over Thai woman's 2004 death