Tag: UK News

The assisted dying bill was passed on its first stage in the House of Commons last week. The bill proposes adult patients who have less than six months to live can seek to end their life with the help of a doctor. While MPs have raised concerns about the legislation’s provisions, which allow doctors to… Continue reading Assisted dying: MPs who backed bill say concerns remain

London law firm Lewis Silkin has been appointed by Banijay UK, the production company of the reality TV show MasterChef, to investigate allegations of historical misconduct by presenter Gregg Wallace. These include inappropriate sexual comments and behaviour, as reported by the BBC News investigative team, made by Wallace over a 17-year period across multiple shows.… Continue reading 'Rigorous' law firm to lead Gregg Wallace probe – MasterChef producers

South Cambridgeshire District Council’s former Best Value Notice on the four-day week trial was condemned by current leader Bridget Smith, who called it a “fruitless attempt to stoke up a culture war.” Smith was pleased that the formal notice, which was initiated by the previous Conservative government, did not get reissued by the current Labour… Continue reading Four-day week Cambridgeshire council attacks 'culture war' notice

The new prime minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, has called for an independent review of a deal with the UK concerning the future of the Chagos Islands. The agreement would see the UK relinquish sovereignty over the archipelago whilst retaining a lease over Diego Garcia, an island home to a significant military base shared by… Continue reading Mauritius asks for review of Chagos Islands deal with UK

Actor Rupert Grint, best known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has been ordered to pay £1.8m in tax. The ruling comes after Grint lost a legal battle with HM Revenue & Customs over tax owed on income received from a company that managed his business. During the 2011-2012 tax… Continue reading Rupert Grint: Harry Potter star to pay £1.8m after losing tax battle

A multitude of distinguished individuals, such as First Minister John Swinney and former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, gathers in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh to commemorate the life and achievements of former First Minister Alex Salmond at a memorial service during St Andrew’s Day. As a “political genius,” Salmond left an indelible mark on the… Continue reading Watch: Alex Salmond remembered at St Giles' memorial

A tower block in Walker, Newcastle was demolished in a controlled explosion by three primary school children who won a competition to press the detonation button. Hexham House had been earmarked for redevelopment, with the site cleared for new homes. The first demolition of its kind in 16 years, the youngsters triggered the explosives after… Continue reading Newcastle: Hexham House tower block demolished

The closure of Walleys Quarry, a landfill site in Staffordshire, has been linked to DIY projects carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic by a former senior lecturer in environmental sustainability. Complaints about the site increased significantly during and after lockdowns, with the Environment Agency (EA) reporting poor management and noxious gases above emission guidelines. Dr… Continue reading Lockdown DIY linked to Walleys Quarry gases

The name “Casement” has become the subject of a complex and controversial political debate in west Belfast over the derelict stadium named in honor of Irish revolutionary Sir Roger Casement. Supporters argue that the cost of rebuilding this stadium is a small price to pay for its cultural and historical significance, while opponents raise concerns… Continue reading Casement: Who is NI's most controversial stadium named after?

A van driver has been left with serious head injuries after a large rock was dropped on his vehicle from a bridge. Nottinghamshire Police confirmed the incident occurred just before 22:00 GMT on 28 January, on the A617 near Hemsley Road, Rainworth. The man, aged 26, was travelling in a silver Transit van when the… Continue reading Rainworth driver badly hurt after boulder 'dropped on van'