Tag: UK News

Sue Gray, the former chief of staff to the UK Prime Minister, has declined to take up a role as his envoy to the nations and regions. Gray had already been demoted into a paid part-time job but never started it. Rumours suggest that Prime Minister Boris Johnson had withdrawn the offer for the envoy… Continue reading Is this the final chapter of the Sue Gray saga?

Police are investigating allegations of rape and sexual assault made against a Premier League footballer by four women. Despite the allegations dating back to 2021, the player has continued to play for his club, which has caused distress to the women involved. In fact, one woman stated that the lack of action taken by the… Continue reading Premier League footballer questioned over rape claims

A new bill has been passed by UK MPs to remove all hereditary peers from the House of Lords. This would abolish the 92 seats that are currently reserved for those who inherit their peerage. The bill, which has garnered 435 votes to 73, will now be taken to the Lords, where it is anticipated… Continue reading House of Lords: MPs back ending all hereditary peers

The Post Office is set to undergo a major overhaul which could see more than 100 branches cease operating as wholly-owned premises. Under the current plans, loss-making sites will be closed down, with alternative franchise arrangements being sought to take their place. Other operators or third-party businesses will be the target of this move, which… Continue reading Post Office jobs and branches at risk in shake-up

After facing mounting pressure, Justin Welby has resigned as the Archbishop of Canterbury over his failure to report prolific child abuser John Smyth. A damning independent review published last week found that Mr Welby and other church officers should have formally reported Smyth in 2013 to police in the UK and authorities in South Africa.… Continue reading Archbishop of Canterbury: Why did Justin Welby resign after abuse scandal?

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a new climate change target at a global summit, which will see the nation aim for an 81% reduction in carbon emissions by 2035. This updates the previous Conservative government’s goal of a 78% decrease by the same year, factoring in international aviation and shipping emissions. Sir… Continue reading Starmer announces UK target for 81% carbon emissions cut by 2035

On Tuesday, a police constable in his thirties from South West England was arrested on suspicion of providing support to Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, according to counterterrorism police. The suspected support allegedly involved online activity, and the officer has been taken to a police custody unit outside Gloucestershire. Specialist officers from Counter Terrorism Policing… Continue reading Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced his resignation following a report that found he “could and should” have reported child abuse by John Smyth to the police in 2013. In a statement, Mr Welby said he must take “personal and institutional responsibility” for his response and believed “stepping aside is in the best… Continue reading Justin Welby: Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over abuse scandal

The Police Ombudsman has criticised police for their handling of the investigation into the death of showjumper Katie Simpson, identifying multiple weaknesses in their approach. Jonathan Creswell, who was later charged with Simpson’s murder, had been convicted of assaulting another woman in 2010 before he committed the crime. However, the report claims that police failed… Continue reading Katie Simpson police investigation was flawed and failed family, says Ombudsman

The former chief of staff to Sir Keir Starmer, Sue Gray, has declined the opportunity to become the prime minister’s envoy to the nations and regions, according to reports. Gray had initially been appointed to the position after leaving her role with the Labour leader last month. At the time, she had expressed concerns over… Continue reading Sue Gray will not take up new regions role