Tag: UK News

The UK Government Investments (UKGI) has confirmed that the sale of shares in NatWest to the general public could happen as early as June. The Treasury still owns 39% of the bank since it bailed it out with £46bn during the 2008 financial crisis. UKGI, the company responsible for government investments, has been exploring a… Continue reading NatWest could start share sale to public in June

Former UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has launched a new group called Popular Conservative (PopCon) in an effort to restore faith in democracy. Truss stated that democracy had become unfashionable and PopCon was formed to combat this mentality. However, she also cautioned the group that their fight would not be easy, as the left had… Continue reading Britain ‘full of secret Conservatives’ – Liz Truss

Early this morning, two lorries collided on the M5 in Gloucestershire. The crash occurred when one of the vehicles crossed the central reservation, causing significant damage. Emergency services attended, forcing closure of all lanes between J11 for A40 and J9 for A46. Two of the three southbound lanes have since been reopened, but the northbound… Continue reading Two lorries crash on M5 in Gloucestershire after HGV crosses barrier

Kwasi Kwarteng, former chancellor and MP for Spelthorne in Surrey, has announced that he will not be standing for re-election at the next general election. Kwarteng became the UK’s first black Conservative cabinet minister in 2021 and was a senior figure in former Prime Minister Liz Truss’s government. He was sacked as chancellor in October… Continue reading Kwasi Kwarteng to stand down as Spelthorne MP

King Charles of the United Kingdom is set to postpone public appearances as he undergoes treatment for cancer. While few details about the king’s prognosis have been revealed, the palace has confirmed the illness was identified during treatment for an enlarged prostate, but is not prostate cancer. The king will focus on his constitutional role… Continue reading King Charles postpones public duties as cancer treatment begins

Ian Lavender, best known for his role as Private Pike in the classic BBC comedy series Dad’s Army, has passed away at the age of 77. Despite being the last surviving member of the main cast, Lavender’s name will live on due to the iconic line “Don’t tell him, Pike!”, according to Stuart Wright, chairman… Continue reading Dad's Army actor's name will live on because of 'Don't tell him' line

An exhibition that tells the story of Peter Butterworth’s life as a prisoner of war is set to go on display, 80 years after his imprisonment. While many are likely to be more familiar with Butterworth as a star of the Carry On films, it is less known that he was part of the teams… Continue reading Carry On films: The star who helped World War II prisoners escape

Misinformation about electric vehicles in some parts of the UK press is hindering growth of the sector, according to a report by a Lords enquiry. Despite the milestone of one million electric cars registered in the UK being reached on Monday, the Lords Climate Change Committee said that growth has stalled. The government has been… Continue reading Electric cars: Lords urge action on 'misinformation' in press

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, but officials have said that it is not prostate cancer, according to the Metro. The discovery was made during the king’s surgery for an enlarged prostate at the end of last month. King Charles made calls to his sons and siblings after learning of his condition last week;… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: King Charles 'grateful' cancer caught early and 'women dominate Grammys'

With a general election looming in the UK, the Labour Party’s shadow ministers have been instructed to submit policy ideas for the party’s manifesto before the end of the week. The party is grappling with how to put ideas into action, particularly as only a handful of shadow ministers have previously held ministerial positions. Additionally,… Continue reading Labour works on plan for power