Tag: UK News

A record number of companies went bust in England and Wales last year, with over 25,000 insolvencies registered in 2023, the highest since 1993. Firms grappled with escalating costs and interest rates while energy bills skyrocketed and consumer spending hit an all-time low. One in 186 active firms became insolvent in 2023, the highest rate… Continue reading Number of companies going bust hits 30-year high

Vladimir Kara-Murza, the Russian opposition figure who was jailed for criticizing the war in Ukraine and later convicted of treason, has been transferred to another prison in the Omsk region of Siberia, according to his lawyer. His silence and lack of communication with the outside had raised concerns about his safety. The transfer was first… Continue reading Vladimir Kara-Murza: Fears for Russian activist after secretive jail move

The UK Attorney General, Victoria Prentis, has ordered a review of the decision by prosecutors to accept manslaughter pleas in the Nottingham attacks case, which saw three people murdered. Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, were fatally stabbed on 13 June alongside Ian Coates, 65. Killer Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order after… Continue reading Valdo Calocane: Review into decision to accept triple killer's pleas

A 20-year-old man was arrested at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary last Friday after allegedly posing as a member of staff. The man is thought to have claimed to be a medical student and a doctor over a period of several months. He was apprehended by emergency department staff at the hospital. Police confirmed that the man… Continue reading Man arrested after allegedly posing as doctor at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Police in south London have shot dead a man armed with a crossbow after he tried to force his way inside a home in Surrey Quays. Officers responded to a call just before 5:00 GMT after the man, believed to be in his 30s, threatened to harm residents inside the property. The Metropolitan Police said… Continue reading Man armed with crossbow shot dead by police in London

A proposed new voting system for the next Welsh Parliament election has sparked concern among politicians. The Welsh Parliament is set to expand from 60 to 96 members, with 16 new constituencies each electing six candidates through a closed list system. Critics have warned that the proposed system gives all the power to political parties,… Continue reading Bigger Senedd voting changes confusing, says Labour MS

On Thursday, a ban will go into effect prohibiting individuals from keeping American XL bullies unless they receive an exemption. The dog breed has been classified as dangerous following fatal attacks on humans by XL bullies. The ban has caused a surge in XL bullies being surrendered or abandoned at shelters – more than 30,000… Continue reading American XL bully ban: Owners and victims speak out

Bala Town FC has invited former footballer and BBC presenter Gary Lineker to visit their ground and watch a game after he made a joke about the Welsh Premier League being a “farmers’ league.” The comment was made during BBC One’s coverage of the FA Cup tie between Newport County and Manchester United when the… Continue reading Gary Lineker invited to Wales after 'farmers' league' joke

After nearly two years, the DUP’s executive has voted in support of a deal to return to power sharing in Northern Ireland. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, party leader, has confirmed that the deal proposed a basis for the DUP to reform an executive. However, it’s subject to the UK Parliament passing new legislation, and final agreement… Continue reading DUP executive endorses deal to restore devolution at Stormont

At a summit in Stranraer, businesses, campaigners, and politicians discussed the need for upgrades to the A75 and A77 routes in Scotland. They called for a clear timeline for the improvements. The summit heard from several individuals and groups who expressed concerns about the roads, including one lorry driver who said driving them could feel… Continue reading Driving the A75 and A77 'can be like Russian Roulette'