Tag: UK News

A parliamentary report has highlighted the lack of preparedness of police forces during riots that erupted after the tragic murder of three children in Southport last summer. According to the Home Affairs Committee, officers were left vulnerable to “significant risk” during the disorder, which resulted in attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers and mosques. Despite… Continue reading Some police forces unprepared for summer riots, MPs find

The recent government seizure of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant has sparked concerns about the future of the facility. The Metro’s front page describes the situation as a “blast chance saloon,” highlighting the government’s urgent need to secure raw materials to keep the blast furnaces operational. Ministers have accused the plant’s owners of depleting existing materials… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Blast chance saloon' and 'Katy roars into space'

The recent assault on three prison officers at a high-security facility is still under investigation, according to counter-terrorism authorities. The Prison Officers’ Association (POA) reported that Hashem Abedi, one of the individuals involved in the Manchester Arena bombing, attacked the officers, resulting in them being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred at HMP Frankland… Continue reading Investigation continues after Hashem Abedi attacks prison officers

Birmingham’s ongoing rubbish crisis, exacerbated by a month-long strike by refuse workers from Unite union, has prompted the involvement of military planners to help address the mounting waste on the city’s streets. The strike, which began on March 11 over pay disputes, has resulted in thousands of tonnes of uncollected rubbish, prompting the city council… Continue reading Birmingham bin strike latest: Army experts called in to help

Thousands of jobs in the tourism sector in Wales are at risk due to what has been described as ‘brutal’ holiday let rules, according to the Professional Association of Self Caterers (PASC). PASC has raised concerns that many of its members are being forced to sell their properties as they are no longer financially viable… Continue reading Wales tourism: 'Tax rules putting thousands of jobs at risk'

Jean Marsh, the co-creator of the beloved series Upstairs Downstairs and accomplished actress, has passed away at the age of 90, as confirmed by her agent. Known for her Emmy-winning portrayal of the strong-willed yet compassionate maid Rose Buck in the TV drama set in Edwardian England, Marsh also had notable roles in Hollywood films… Continue reading Jean Marsh: Upstairs Downstairs and Doctor Who actress dies at 90

The UK has seen a surge in the number of migrants arriving after crossing the English Channel, reaching a new record for the first four months of the year. On Saturday alone, 656 people arrived in 11 small boats, bringing the total number of crossings in 2025 to 8,064 according to provisional Home Office figures.… Continue reading Record number of migrants cross English Channel in 2025 so far

A member of Parliament from the Liberal Democrat party has been denied entry into Hong Kong and believes it was a deliberate attempt to silence her. Wera Hobhouse, the MP for Bath, was on her way to visit her son and newborn grandson when she was detained, questioned, and ultimately deported upon arrival. Hobhouse, who… Continue reading Wera Hobhouse, refused entry to Hong Kong, feels it was to 'silence me'

Officials suspect a recent violent attack in Glasgow might be related to an ongoing gang feud between Edinburgh and Glasgow. The victims, a 72-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy, were assaulted at a residence in Egilsay Crescent in Milton, Northern Glasgow, in the early hours of Saturday. This incident occurred amidst a series of deliberate… Continue reading Woman, 72, and boy,12, in hospital after Glasgow gang feud attack

An 11-year-old girl named Kaliyah Coa, who went missing in the River Thames almost two weeks ago, has been found deceased. The incident occurred on 31 March when Kaliyah was playing near Bargehouse Causeway in North Woolwich, east London, on a school inset day. Although the body has not been formally identified by the Met… Continue reading Kaliyah Coa: Body found in search for girl, 11, in River Thames