Tag: UK News

A manhunt is underway for a suspect wanted in connection with an acid attack in south London. Abdul Shakoor Ezedi, aged 35, is believed to have caused “significant” injuries to the face of a mother and daughter in Clapham on Wednesday evening before fleeing the scene. The pair, aged 31 and three, could have suffered… Continue reading Suspect named in south London alkali attack

The Northern Ireland Assembly is expected to sit on Saturday, according to Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, following the passage of “very important legislation in the House of Commons” that will mean no routine checks on goods crossing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. The DUP had boycotted the assembly in protest over… Continue reading Stormont: Assembly to sit on Saturday as DUP boycott ends

The Bank of England’s rate-setting body was split three ways in its decision to hold interest rates at 5.25%, marking the first time since the 2008 financial crisis that there has been a three-way split on whether rates should rise or fall. This decision came despite discussions to cut borrowing costs as inflation fell quickly… Continue reading Bank of England policymakers split over interest rate decision

The UK Covid Inquiry has heard that Scottish Secretary Alister Jack deleted all of his WhatsApp messages from the pandemic in November 2021 to free up storage capacity on his phone. He expressed regret about this decision and has since stated that he would not have done so if he could “turn the clock back”.… Continue reading Covid Inquiry: Alister Jack deleted WhatsApps to 'free up storage'

A 44-year-old man, Antony Snook, of Hartcliffe, Bristol, has appeared in Bristol Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of murder following the deaths of two teenagers. Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, were killed in Knowle West, Bristol, on Saturday night. Snook spoke only to confirm his name, address, and date of birth during… Continue reading Bristol stabbings: Man in court charged with murders of two teenage boys

Long waiting times for NHS gynaecological treatments in Northern Ireland are leading to women undergoing potentially avoidable major surgery, according to a retired teacher. Anne Donnelly, who is herself awaiting physiotherapy after an endometriosis operation, was among the 37,000 women on the Northern Ireland Hospital waiting lists with approximately 5% of women waiting nearly three… Continue reading Tens of thousands of women are on gynae waiting lists in NI

The justice minister for the UK, Mike Freer, has announced that he will not be contesting the next general election. The decision to step down came after several death threats and an arson attack on his constituency office. Mr. Freer barely escaped death by the actions of Ali Harbi Ali, who went on to murder… Continue reading Mike Freer: North London MP to step down over safety fears

Law enforcement is concerned about the logistical challenges that may arise now that the ban on XL Bully dogs has gone into effect. Police chiefs fear that the ban could lead to high demand for kennel space since the owners of the dogs must wait for a court decision before they can be released. The… Continue reading XL bully ban: Police chief warns of challenges in enforcing law

The family of Eileen Dean, a 93-year-old resident of a care home who was killed by another resident earlier this year, has spoken out against a proposal that could allow the killer to go on escorted leave from the secure hospital where he is being held. Alexander Rawson, who was 62 at the time of… Continue reading Care home killer's escorted leave plan 'abhorrent' – victim's family

Local councils in England are at risk of going bankrupt, according to a cross-party committee of MPs, who called on the government to help fill a £4bn funding gap. The Commons’ Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee said even well-funded areas were struggling with costs and demand from services including transport for disabled children and… Continue reading Council financial crisis 'out of control', MPs warn