Tag: UK News

In recent weeks, the ability of politicians to make decisive choices has come under scrutiny. Conservatives had been hinting at the possibility of further tax cuts in the upcoming budget, with Chancellor Rishi Sunak implying as such at the Davos in January. However, any talk of spare Treasury cash that could be used for such… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: When will politicians make their minds up on key plans?

A murder investigation has been launched by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) following the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Limavady, County Londonderry. Blake Newland was attacked in Woodland Walk on Friday night and died in hospital from multiple stab wounds. Another man in his 50s was also taken to hospital and is… Continue reading Blake Newland: Teenage boy dead and six arrested after stabbing

A young man from Ashford, Kent, has been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer after a hit-and-run in Coulter Road. Barry Rossiter, aged 23, was also charged with assaulting an emergency worker and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The officer was hit by a car that failed to stop at the… Continue reading Man charged with attempted murder of police officer in Kent

Abdul Shokoor Ezedi is still being hunted by authorities after an acid attack on a mother and daughters in Clapham. CCTV footage shows Ezedi being seen at the King’s Cross underground station. Police are trying to piece together his movements after he took the southbound Victoria line train at 9:00 pm. The mother, aged 31,… Continue reading Clapham chemical attack: Search for suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi continues

In a historic move, Michelle O’Neill, deputy leader of Sinn Féin, is set to become the first nationalist to hold the role of first minister at the Northern Ireland Assembly. This comes after Sinn Féin became the biggest party at Stormont in the May 2022 election. Since then, O’Neill has been entitled to the role… Continue reading Michelle O'Neill: Who is Northern Ireland's new first minister?

In the UK, a woman who was abandoned as a baby is pushing for the introduction of baby boxes. Toyin Odumala’s online petition highlights the concept, which is in use in the US, China, and some European countries, for parents who cannot care for their child and want to leave them in a safe place.… Continue reading Woman campaigns to introduce baby boxes in the UK

Northern Ireland’s devolved government is set to be restored after a two-year hiatus, thanks to the Democratic Unionist Party’s (DUP) decision to end their block on the assembly and executive. This comes after concerns over post-Brexit trade arrangements were raised. An agreement was reached that allowed the DUP to enter the institutions, and new legislation… Continue reading Stormont's coming back – what you need to know

The Northern Ireland government is set to be restored on the second anniversary of its collapse, with a meeting of the legislative assembly set to take place on Saturday in Belfast’s Stormont. The arrival of an Irish nationalist as the first Minister in the executive marks a significant milestone in the country’s history. The recall… Continue reading Northern Ireland government set to return after two year gap

The only known Polar Medal belonging to the famous Antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, may soon be leaving the UK unless a buyer comes forward. The medal was awarded to Shackleton for his three polar expeditions, and is regarded as one of his most important and most personal possessions. The medal has been valued at… Continue reading Sir Ernest Shackleton: UK buyer wanted for last of explorer's medals

Woolwich Centre Library in south-east London offers an impressive range of services and activities, including IT lessons, chess clubs, coffee mornings, baby rhyme times, arts and crafts, English classes, and knitting groups. There are Amazon lockers for parcel collection, a “library of things” where you can borrow jet sprays, and a pink cabinet full of… Continue reading Can 'super libraries' survive spending cuts?