Tag: UK News

Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the UK Conservative Party, has appointed Chris Philp as shadow home secretary, with Robert Jenrick as shadow justice secretary, Mel Stride as shadow chancellor, and Dame Priti Patel as shadow foreign secretary. Ed Argar has been made shadow health and social care secretary, while Claire Coutinho retains her role… Continue reading Chris Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Kemi Badenoch

The proposed merger of Vodafone and Three in the UK has received provisional approval from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The regulator stipulated that both mobile giants would need to commit to prices and speed, and promise to boost the country’s 5G rollout. The CMA previously said the proposed creation of the UK’s largest… Continue reading Vodafone-Three merger could get green light, watchdog says

Holiday village company Center Parcs has announced its plans to build its first site in Scotland, which will be located near the town of Hawick in the Scottish Borders. It is estimated that the new resort would represent a £350 million investment and could potentially create up to 1,200 jobs. The company currently has six… Continue reading Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village near Hawick

With Black Friday looming, consumers looking for luxury advent calendars have been warned to beware of online scams. Beyond the traditional chocolate-filled offerings, advent calendars available on the market now range from premium beauty and grooming products to luxury foods and alcoholic drinks, with a few even offering bespoke pieces of jewellery. However, it has… Continue reading Advent calendars: Warning over scam ads for luxury products

The future of public service broadcasting in the UK is at risk of becoming a memory from the past unless action is taken, BBC’s chairperson, Dr Samir Shah, is set to warn TV industry executives today in Leeds. Public Broadcasting in the UK, which includes the likes of the BBC, its peers and rivals are… Continue reading BBC chair: Don't let public service broadcast success be a bygone age

The annual bonfire event in Lewes is set to draw thousands of attendees today. Six different bonfire societies will lead processions through the town in East Sussex, with colossal effigies paraded through the streets. Notable past effigies have included former Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, as well as current American President Joe Biden.… Continue reading Lewes Bonfire: Thousands to attend annual East Sussex bonfire event

After nearly 30 years of separation, Mika Ap Ellis has finally found her dad. Having only had letters, birthday cards, and photos to maintain any kind of connection between them, Ap Ellis turned to charities and council agencies for help but was met with frustration and dead ends. Everything changed after watching a news segment… Continue reading Tottenham: 'It's a miracle Dad was found 30 years on'

through our family? How are we ever going to cope with all of this?’ But despite the difficulties, Sir Chris says they are remaining positive and focusing on the present moment. “We’re learning to appreciate each day a little bit more. We don’t know how long we’ve got, but we’re trying to make the most… Continue reading Sir Chris Hoy: British Olympic icon talks to BBC about terminal cancer

The new leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has expressed her confidence that she can win the next general election. In order to do so, she must first make a series of senior appointments. There are only 121 Conservative MPs, and almost as many shadow ministerial roles to fill. Some junior shadow ministers may… Continue reading Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories as Badenoch picks top team

A BBC News investigation has found that senior doctors in the NHS are taking advantage of pressure to cut waiting lists by charging the service premium rates for overtime, in some cases earning over £200,000 annually through extra work. NHS England has responded by stating that the service has to offer its staff competitive rates so as… Continue reading NHS consultants earning £200,000 in overtime to tackle backlog