Tag: UK News

The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has dismissed calls for a change in direction following the Conservative Party’s poor results in the recent local elections. Speaking for the first time since the full extent of the losses was revealed, Sunak called the loss of 470 councillors “bitterly disappointing.” However, he told The Times newspaper he… Continue reading 'Work to do' after local election losses – Rishi Sunak

Several women have warned others to conduct background checks on people they meet on dating apps after a conman defrauded them out of thousands of pounds. Peter Gray, 35, used the Tinder app to meet women before applying for loans worth approximately £80,000 using stolen personal information. Gray, who hails from West Yorkshire, was sentenced… Continue reading Romance fraudster defrauded women of £80,000

Argentine President Javier Milei has stated that he acknowledges that the Falkland Islands are “in the hands of the UK”. Nonetheless, the right-wing politician vowed to seek a diplomatic solution to the question of the islands’ sovereignty. President Milei acknowledged that it could take decades to address the issue and stated that Argentina “does not… Continue reading Argentina president Milei accepts Falklands currently British

Heineken, the Dutch brewing company, has announced that it will invest £39m in its UK Star Pubs chain, with plans to reopen 62 that have been closed in recent years. The company claims that the injection of cash will create over 1,000 new jobs. More than 600 of the pubs in the chain, which numbers… Continue reading Heineken £39m investment to reopen more than 60 closed UK pubs

As exams loom for hundreds of thousands of students, the costs associated with attending university are coming under scrutiny. For most students, tuition fees are the biggest expense, with undergraduates in England and Wales facing annual rates of £9,250, £4,750 (for Northern Irish students) or free (for the majority of Scottish students who study in… Continue reading How much does uni in the UK cost, and will I earn more if I go?

Presenters Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder have been touring Italy for a new BBC Two series, retracing the steps of the Grand Tourists of the past. Both having gone through painful divorces recently and are ready for the next chapter in their lives, Clark sees the trip as part of his restart. The original gap… Continue reading Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder: ‘The tour that helped mend our broken hearts’

Newspapers across the UK have been discussing the responses of politicians to the country’s recent local elections, with much of the focus on the Conservative Party’s performance. Many MPs are reportedly urging Chancellor Rishi Sunak to communicate a clear “vision” for the future of the country, in order to increase the chances of the Tories… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Sunak 'told to show vision' after local vote

John Swinney is set to become the new leader of the SNP after the only other candidate withdrew their nomination. Veteran SNP activist Graeme McCormick was openly critical of the Scottish government and secured a nomination earlier on Sunday. However, McCormick later announced that he had decided not to proceed and would back Mr Swinney,… Continue reading John Swinney to become SNP leader after challenger drops out

The Eurovision Song Contest’s official opening took place in Malmo, where representatives from 37 countries arrived to compete in the world’s largest live music contest. The 100,000 visitors will have high hopes this year’s event is just as spectacular as last year when Sweden’s Loreen won with her song Tattoo. The UK’s hopes rest on… Continue reading Eurovision hopefuls put on the style in Malmo

Lilian Seenoi-Barr, a councillor of Derry and Strabane District Council, is set to become Northern Ireland’s first black mayor. However, this achievement didn’t come without challenges. Seenoi-Barr received death threats after being selected by the SDLP to take up the position, and a man was arrested in relation to these. The Police Service of Northern… Continue reading Lilian Seenoi-Barr: Racist abuse won't put new Derry mayor off job