Tag: UK News

BBC Wales Business Correspondent, Huw Thomas, reports that Tata Steel has received approval from Neath Port Talbot planning committee to construct a £1.25 billion electric arc furnace at its Port Talbot steelworks. The company plans to begin construction in the summer, aiming for the furnace to be operational by early 2028. This new facility will… Continue reading Port Talbot: Tata Steel electric furnace approved by planners

A female resident of Eye in Suffolk, Ruby Smith, has been handed a suspended prison sentence for stealing close to £3,000 worth of Jellycat toys. Norfolk Police reported that Smith, 35, was caught on camera placing the toys in her bag, clothes, and a child’s pram before leaving without paying. The thefts occurred between July… Continue reading Jellycat toys thief given suspended jail sentence

In the heart of Surrey, a sudden sinkhole has caused chaos, resulting in the evacuation of buildings and the closure of Godstone High Street. The sinkhole emerged, prompting authorities to shut down a section of the street, placing a 100m cordon to ensure public safety. Police anticipate the closure to be in effect for an… Continue reading Godstone: Huge sinkhole appears in high street causing closure

In the most recent data provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), it has been revealed that average wages are on the rise, outpacing inflation for both public and private sector workers. Between October and December, pay increased by 3.4% when considering the pace of price rises compared to the same period a year… Continue reading UK wages continue to outpace inflation, figures show

A disturbing incident unfolded at a Costco in Avonmouth, Bristol, when a teenage boy sprayed members of the public with a mixture of chilli oil. Emergency services were promptly called to the scene, leading to the evacuation of the superstore as authorities worked to address the situation. Thankfully, 10 individuals, including the boy responsible, reported… Continue reading Teenager arrested after chilli oil attack at Costco in Bristol

film, Emilia Pérez. She reflected on how her character, who embarks on a life-changing journey in the film, paralleled her own experiences as an actress. “I love jumping into the unknown,” she said. “I think it’s very difficult to do that when you’re in your comfort zone, I always like a bit of fear, like… Continue reading Baftas backstage: Eight highlights from the British film awards

In east Belfast, a mother-of-three named Michelle Martin faced a difficult decision to temporarily halt her career due to the high costs of childcare. As a special needs classroom assistant, Michelle found that the expenses for childcare surpassed her salary, leading her to take a career break. Reflecting on the past, Michelle highlighted that the… Continue reading Economic inactivity: Childcare costs are forcing people out of work

A film inspired by the resilience of a young ballroom dancer with burns has garnered attention lately. Roman Oleksiv, a Ukrainian boy injured by a bomb at the age of seven, was the subject of this award-winning London film. The movie, titled Romchyk, depicts Roman’s journey of recovery after facing a tragic incident involving a… Continue reading Boy burned in Ukraine air strike inspires ballroom film

A heartwarming story emerges from Monk Park Farm near Thirsk, where a baby wallaby named ‘Roo’ found a new family after his mother tragically passed away shortly after his birth in September. Mark Navin and Lauren Owen, the compassionate farmers who run the farm, have taken on the role of surrogate parents for the young… Continue reading Baby wallaby adopted by Thirsk farmers after losing mum

The Prime Minister announced that the government has fulfilled a crucial election promise to provide an additional two million NHS appointments in England during its first year. Between July and November last year, there were nearly 2.2 million more elective care appointments compared to the same period in 2023, as reported by the government. Despite… Continue reading Keir Starmer: Pledge of two million extra NHS appointments met