Tag: UK News

King Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer in February, is set to carry out his first major public engagement in support of a hospital and specialist cancer centre. The visit will mark a gradual return to public engagements for the monarch, who has largely stayed away from public events and crowds aside from attending an… Continue reading King Charles returns to public engagements

In an attack in Hainault, north-east London, a man has been detained after crashing a car into a house before injuring several people, including two police officers, with a sword and car. The police were alerted after the vehicle was driven into the house in the early hours of the morning. The Metropolitan Police has… Continue reading Police and public hurt in car and sword attack in Hainault

The BBC is warning its readers that they need a licence to watch live television or shows on their iPlayer. The warning comes as part of an article about an undisclosed news story but the BBC took an opportunity to include the message in the article. The message reads “Got a TV Licence?” alongside an… Continue reading Hainault: Man arrested near east London Tube station – BBC News

Whitbread, the operator of Premier Inn, has announced plans to cut approximately 1,500 jobs, which will result in the closure of some of its branded restaurants across the UK. The move is part of a company-wide initiative to shift focus onto its hotel business by reducing the number of restaurants and increasing the number of… Continue reading Premier Inn owner Whitbread to cut 1,500 jobs

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Newspapers are dominated by news of the Scottish National Party (SNP) crisis following the resignation of its leader, Humza Yousaf. The Times reports that the party faces a tough leadership contest, which could bolster Labour opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer’s hopes of becoming Prime Minister. Meanwhile, the Scottish Sun declares that former deputy leader John… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'You've only got Yousaf to blame' and 'Amazing Grace'

Heidi Dodson, a 56-year-old woman, has been told by Thurrock Council that she has been rejected priority housing following an eviction notice from her landlord. In response, the council argues that Ms Dodson can function reasonably well if she becomes homeless and is not a “priority need” for the council. Ms Dodson’s local housing department… Continue reading Woman facing eviction told she would cope living on the streets

The UK government is proposing that transgender women should not be placed on single-sex female NHS wards. This proposal forms part of a suite of modifications to the NHS Constitution which further enshrine the rights of patients. The suggestions highlight for the first time the importance of biological sex in the context of same-sex accommodation… Continue reading NHS England charter to stress biological sex when placing patients in wards

An individual, identified as 18-year-old Corey Gauci, has been charged with the murder of Colin Richards, a father of seven. Gauci hails from Cardiff, and he has been put into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on 30th April to face his charges. Following his arrest on 13th April, a… Continue reading Ely: Man, 18, charged with murder of Colin Richards

After experiencing a number of delays and cancellations, Manchester’s Co-op Live arena has finally confirmed that it will open this week. With a price tag of £365m, the venue has already postponed its opening twice, causing comic Peter Kay to reschedule his opening shows and causing venue manager Gary Roden to resign. This week, however,… Continue reading Co-op Live Manchester: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie show set to open arena