Tag: UK News

Singer Marina Diamandis has announced the arrival of her forthcoming poetry book, Eat The World. The collection of poems, which she describes as more experimental than her music, focusses on her experience with bulimia in her 20s and tackles other topics such as sour relationships, moving to LA and becoming more comfortable with oneself. Diamandis… Continue reading Marina Diamandis: 'It's important to take the shame from bulimia'

Police have announced that the messaging app Snapchat is the most widely-used platform for online grooming. In the year up to March 2024, more than 7,000 Sexual Communication with a Child offences were recorded in the UK, the highest number since the offence was created. Approximately half of the cases where the platform was used for… Continue reading Snapchat most-used app for online grooming, says NSPCC

The word ‘Brat’ has been selected as the Collins Dictionary’s word of the year. The term is defined as someone having a “confident, independent and hedonistic attitude,” which was inspired by singer Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, also called ‘Brat.’ The song has become momentum since its release in June, with people adopting the brat… Continue reading Charli XCX's Brat crowned Collins Dictionary word of the year

A group of individuals attacking police vehicles and buses with fireworks and missiles has caused disorder in the Hay Avenue area of Niddrie, Edinburgh. Riot control officers have been summoned to control the residential area. The public has been recommended not to enter the zone. Lothian Buses has had to pull at least nine bus… Continue reading Fireworks and bricks thrown at police and buses in Edinburgh

The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has faced criticism for the near-record increase in taxes imposed by her recent budget. However, Reeves remains focused on the long-term economic goals of her proposals, stating that this is not a game of speed chess. One of her most significant advantages is the fact that she has a large… Continue reading Rachel Reeves doesn’t mind if you don't like her Budget

An inquest into the death of Peter Lynch, who was found deceased in his cell at HMP Moorland in South Yorkshire in October, has heard that he died from hanging. Lynch was serving a sentence of two years and eight months for violent disorder and was part of the group who caused unrest outside a… Continue reading Rioter Peter Lynch, 61, found hanging in cell, inquest told

Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the UK’s Liberal Democrat party, has announced that he will “very likely” vote against proposed legislation that would permit assisted dying in the country. The bill, set to be debated by members of Parliament later this month, would allow terminally ill individuals in England and Wales to choose to… Continue reading Ed Davey 'minded' to vote against assisted dying bill

Derry’s annual Halloween festival has culminated in a parade and fireworks display with around 600 people participating. The event, hailed as the largest Halloween event in Europe, draws tens of thousands of people to the Northern Irish city and is now among the world’s premier destinations for Halloween. Speaking about the Halloween festival, Aideen McCarter,… Continue reading Londonderry: Thousands enjoying Halloween festival finale

Trevor Whymark, a former Ipswich Town striker who scored 104 goals in 335 appearances for the team, has died at the age of 74 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He had played for the club when Sir Bobby Robson took over and played a key role in the club’s most successful eras in the… Continue reading Ipswich Town striker Trevor Whymark dies aged 74

Following the government’s recent Budget announcement, it has been confirmed that the amount of housing benefit which private renters can claim will be frozen for another year. This means that while the low-income households which receive these benefits will continue to get support for the full or partial payment of their rent, these payments will… Continue reading Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year