Tag: UK News

Planned strike action by the Unite union at Port Talbot, the UK’s largest steel works, is expected to be cancelled so that further discussions can take place regarding its future with owners, Tata. The steel company had claimed that the planned strike had put worker safety at risk and could bring forward the closure of… Continue reading Union expected to call off Port Talbot strike action

In a recent bid to gain support in the upcoming election, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey took part in a daring bungee jump. The jump, which took place in Eastbourne, was caught on film and shows Davey shouting “vote Liberal Democrat” as he dangles in the air. This is not the first time that political… Continue reading Watch: Ed Davey bungee jumps for latest stunt

Multiple aircraft company Airbus is set to acquire a section of the Spirit Aerosystems enterprise in Belfast. Spirit is one of Northern Ireland’s most significant employers, with roughly 3,500 individuals on its payroll. Airbus plans to take over control of the segment of the company that produces wings and the fuselage for its A220 jet.… Continue reading Airbus to take over part of Spirit Aerosystems in Belfast

An intensive search is underway after news reports of a 14-year-old boy who has gone missing while swimming in the River Mersey. Calls to the emergency services were made just after 7 pm on Sunday informing them that the teen had been in the water with some friends, close to the radar tower located at… Continue reading Boy, 14, missing after swimming with friends in River Mersey

As England played in the Euro 2024 match against Slovakia, BBC reporter Joe Inwood was conducting a live interview in Brixton, London. Inwood was talking to a couple who were expressing their disappointment at England’s performance, until half way through the interview when England scored the winning goal that left Inwood jumping up and down… Continue reading Euro 2024: England winning goal stuns during live interview

The ban on the use of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) in Arctic waters has officially taken effect. HFO, a thick, tar-like and cheap fuel, is widely used in shipping worldwide, particularly in tankers. However, burning the substance in the Arctic region where it emits black carbon, and this, in turn, increases snow and ice melting… Continue reading Climate change: Arctic 'dirty oil' ban comes into force for ships

The French parliamentary election and England’s triumph at the Euros dominate the front pages of UK newspapers. According to The Times, Emmanuel Macron’s party has been “reduced to third place” after the first round of the French election, with the far-right National Rally party claiming an “unprecedented triumph”. The Daily Telegraph reports that Macron’s decision… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'French right humiliates Macron' and England 'Saved by the Bell'

US R&B singer SZA’s Sunday night headline act failed to attract a large audience at Glastonbury, despite her impressive performance. The festival-goers were disappointed when Madonna, who was rumoured to perform as the headliner, did not appear. SZA is known for her complex analyses of modern relationships which appeal to millennial fans. Unfortunately, this appeal… Continue reading SZA

Canadian pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne has finally graced the stage at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday night, playing to a massive crowd at the Other Stage. The singer had an incredibly loyal fanbase who were seen singing along to every word, proving that her angsty teenage heartbreak anthems still resonate with listeners more than two decades… Continue reading Avril Lavigne: My Glastonbury set has been 22 years in the making

The upcoming general election in the UK has seen a record number of candidates. More than 4,500 candidates will be contesting the vote this year, which is a 35.7% increase from the previous election in 2019. Among the candidates are a number of first-time contenders, including former Olympian Marc Jenkins. Jenkins, who represented Great Britain… Continue reading Ex-Olympian among first-time general election candidates