Tag: UK News

Tata Steel has warned workers and unions that half of the workforce at its Port Talbot plant in Wales could be facing redundancy due to proposed restructure plans. Of the 2,423 jobs at risk across the UK, Port Talbot is set to be the hardest hit, with 1,929 roles at risk of redundancy. The plant… Continue reading Tata Steel: Half of Port Talbot jobs at risk, unions told

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A woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of her fiancé after she repeatedly drove her car at him, dragging him more than 150 metres along the road. Alice Wood and Ryan Watson, both aged 24, had been arguing after a party in May 2022, where they had attended with staff and… Continue reading Alice Wood jailed for running over and killing her fiance in Cheshire

Mouayed Bashir, 29, died in February 2021 after being restrained by police at his home in Maesglas, Newport. The inquest jury in Newport returned a narrative conclusion after nearly three weeks of evidence, with a coroner stating that the actions of the police did not affect the outcome. The inquest heard that Mr Bashir had… Continue reading Mouayed Bashir died from drugs after restraint, inquest finds

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Late on Thursday night, a 15-year-old boy was hit by a car on A59, Walton Vale in Liverpool, following “some sort of altercation” with three men wearing balaclavas who were armed with machetes and in the vehicle. The driver then fled the scene. The boy remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition. Merseyside… Continue reading Boy hit by car in Liverpool after 'altercation with armed males'

Leaders and officials of political parties are set to meet on Friday to discuss the issues that an incoming Stormont executive may face in Northern Ireland. After two years since power-sharing collapsed, the Northern Ireland Assembly is set to sit on Saturday 29 October. Leader of Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has confirmed… Continue reading Stormont: Party leaders to meet ahead of assembly sitting

The average annual water and sewerage bill in England and Wales is expected to increase by 6%, or £27, to £473 in April, according to trade body Water UK. Meanwhile, Scottish water and waste charges will rise by 8.8%, adding £36 to bills. The forecasts have drawn criticism from campaigners. The planned increases come as… Continue reading Water bills to rise above inflation in April

The search for Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, an Afghan refugee accused of an alkali attack in Clapham on Wednesday night, is featured on the front pages of several newspapers. The Daily Mail reports that he was twice refused asylum in the UK after arriving illegally in 2016, but finally succeeded on his third attempt after claiming… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Chemical attack manhunt and Gazza's plea to Rashford

The English government has unveiled new plans to incentivize the recruitment of thousands of extra nursery workers and childminders in response to increasing demand for funded childcare hours. The scheme includes a £1,000 tax-free cash incentive and a campaign to raise the profile of childcare workers. The incentive is being trialed in 20 local authorities… Continue reading Cash offer for new childcare workers amid shortage