Tag: UK News

Kirsti Hadley, a former workaholic business owner, was forced to give up her job to care for her 13-year-old son with autism, ADHD, and OCD. Despite her years of campaigning, she has been unable to secure an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) for him, which is a legal document requiring councils to meet the… Continue reading 'I've lost two years of income as my son can't go to school'

Stephen Lawrence’s racist murder in 1993 cut short his promising life at the age of 18. His case has become one of the Metropolitan Police’s most contentious and controversial murder investigations, with several failures preventing family members from receiving justice. Only two of the five or six young white men responsible for Lawrence’s death have… Continue reading Is there still a chance to get justice for Stephen Lawrence?

The prime minister has revealed that the government did not conduct an impact assessment before withdrawing winter fuel support for millions of pensioners in England and Wales. Sir Keir Starmer has also stated that he has not seen any private analysis about potential consequences in relation to removing payments from elderly people who do not… Continue reading No assessment on impact of winter fuel payment cut – Keir Starmer

A citizens’ jury in England has come out in favour of a change in legislation to allow terminally ill individuals to end their own lives. The 28-strong panel had no legal power to affect change, but was established by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics in order to provide more in-depth evidence to the debate around… Continue reading Citizens' jury backs assisted dying law change

Sir Keir Starmer has stated that Russia “began” the conflict in Ukraine, and should therefore be the party responsible for ending it. This comment comes in response to Vladimir Putin’s claim that Moscow would consider the firing of Western missiles aimed at Russia to be a serious escalation of the war, with the consequential participation… Continue reading “Russia started this” says PM as Putin warns West of retaliation

Meteorologists are predicting that the Northern Lights could be visible across parts of the UK on Thursday night. The Met Office believes that the lights, which are also known as aurora borealis, may appear in the night sky over Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England. The first half of Thursday night will provide the best… Continue reading Northern Lights may be visible across parts of UK tonight

Bradford, the UK City of Culture for 2025, has unveiled a year-long programme of events to showcase the city’s rich and diverse talents. The lineup includes music, art, theatre, outdoor events, and exhibitions celebrating the Brontë sisters, David Hockney, and local heritage. The 2025 Turner Prize will be hosted at Bradford’s Cartwright Hall art gallery.… Continue reading Bradford City of Culture 2025: David Hockney, Turner Prize and Bronte tribute in line-up

Visitors to Londonderry have expressed their disappointment after a pub awning was erected, partially blocking the city’s Derry Girls mural. Since its creation in 2019, tourists have flocked to Badgers Bar in Orchard Street to take photos with the mural of Erin, Michelle, Orla, Clare, and James from the hit Channel 4 comedy. However, planning… Continue reading Derry Girls: Tourists say new awning 'splits' mural in half

The mother of a child who lost her life to a rare form of cancer has criticized the government for pausing the work of a group aimed at combating the disease in children. The Children and Young People’s Cancer Taskforce was formed in February 2024 after Charlotte Fairall’s daughter, Sophie, was diagnosed with soft tissue… Continue reading Mum's anger at Wes Streeting's child cancer task force 'pause'

The UK government has introduced the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill to Parliament, following years of campaigning by Figen Murray, the mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett. The legislation, known as Martyn’s Law in honour of her son, will require venues with a capacity of more than 200 people to have a plan… Continue reading Mum of Manchester Arena victim Martyn Hett relieved as bill enters Commons