Tag: UK News

Two individuals, Joseph Skelly and Holly Kilmartin, appeared before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday, facing charges following a knife attack on a 16-year-old boy in Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland. The attack took place around 7:30 PM on Saturday evening at Lough Park, known locally as “the Bog,” where the police responded to an emergency call. The… Continue reading Ballynahinch: Two charged after boy stabbed

A former boxing champion turned trainer, Jason Cunningham, is battling with a different kind of fight after his son was born premature. Cheance John Cunningham was born four months premature, weighing only 1.5 pounds at Hull Royal Infirmary on 19 March. Cunningham and his partner, Bec, were told that Cheance had a 45% chance of… Continue reading Boxer Jason Cunningham's premature baby inherits fighting spirit

Scotland has implemented a new hate crime law, which is being criticised by notable figures such as JK Rowling and Elon Musk over concerns that it may impede on free speech. Under the Act, a new crime of “stirring up hatred” has been established, relating to age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or being… Continue reading Scotland's new hate crime law comes into force

As of April 1st, the National Living Wage in Northern Ireland has increased, reaching its greatest rate at £11.44 per hour for those who are 21 and over. In regards to this, one in eight workers in Northern Ireland is anticipated to be affected by the minimum wage rise, thereby providing a more significant pay… Continue reading Minimum wage increase a concern for NI businesses

Newspapers are focusing heavily on King Charles’s public appearance during the Easter Sunday service in Windsor. The Daily Mirror commends the monarch’s “show of strength” and quotes a source as saying that he has responded positively to treatment. Meanwhile, The Sun greets the king’s outing with the headline “Return of the King,” stating that it… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'King's strength' and 'agonising A&E waits'

The Scottish government’s new hate crime law has finally come into effect. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act will now make it illegal to make threatening or abusive comments with the intent of causing hatred towards individuals or groups based on certain characteristics, such as age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. However,… Continue reading Scotland's new hate crime law… in 90 seconds

The government has announced that the national living wage, which is the minimum wage set by them, is set to increase by over a pound. This move will provide a boost for 2.7 million low-paid workers and represents the first time that the minimum wage has received such an increase. The new rate will apply… Continue reading Minimum wage rise gives boost to 2.7 million lowest-paid

Scammers are targeting Facebook users in the UK, using a variety of tactics to deceive victims. One couple, teachers Lucie Trew and Chris Frost, listed Chris’s gaming laptop on Facebook Marketplace, hoping for a quick sale. A buyer approached them who checked out as a genuine person on Facebook, and they exchanged six or seven… Continue reading 'Facebook scammer tricked his way into our home'

Free childcare for two-year-olds is now available for parents in England. The government hopes the scheme will encourage parents to return to work. Parents who missed the deadline of 31 March will have to wait until September. The scheme will extend to all under-5s from late 2025. However, critics say there are not enough places… Continue reading Childcare: Free 15 hours expands to two-year-olds in England

During his Easter sermon at Canterbury Cathedral, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, began with a message about King Charles and the Princess of Wales, who are both receiving treatment for cancer. He spoke of the moments in our lives that have the power to change us forever and called for compassion and sympathy towards… Continue reading Archbishop of Canterbury's Easter sermon refers to Kate and King Charles