Tag: UK News

The Duchess of Edinburgh has made history as the first member of the Royal Family to visit Ukraine since the Russian invasion. In a one-day trip, on behalf of the Foreign Office, she aimed to display her solidarity for those affected by the war. The duchess paid her respects at Bucha, where those killed in… Continue reading Sophie becomes first royal in Ukraine with surprise visit

An MP has claimed that around 200 people may have purchased funeral plans that did not exist from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, a Hull funeral home that is currently under police investigation. Emma Hardy, the MP for Hull West and Hessle, has called on banks to refund customers who took out these policies. Hardy has… Continue reading Hull funeral home inquiry: About 200 people affected by 'fake funeral plans' – MP

The possibility of UK troops being deployed on the ground in Gaza to deliver aid has been met with criticism from some MPs, with one calling the idea “completely insane”. The UK is said to be considering tasking troops with driving trucks via an American-built floating pier onto a beach in Gaza. Ex-Immigration Minister Robert… Continue reading Minister warned against 'insane' UK troop deployment in Gaza

Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan, who were crowned as the best couple on ITV’s popular reality dating show Love Island back in March 2023, have announced that they have got engaged. The couple, who were the winners of the ninth series of the show, announced the news through a post on Instagram, which included a… Continue reading Love Island: Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan announce engagement

The National Crime Agency (NCA) has issued a warning to teachers following a significant increase in cases of sextortion worldwide. Sextortion is a form of blackmail in which individuals are threatened with the release of intimate pictures, unless they comply with the blackmailer’s demands. The NCA has urged teachers to discuss the dangers of the… Continue reading Pupils get rare alert over dangers of sextortion

An elderly man, Thomas O’Halloran, was killed in a stabbing incident in Greenford, West London last August. Lee Byer, 46, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility and admitted possessing an offensive weapon. Byer had previous convictions and had just been released from Wormwood Scrubs. He was captured on CCTV running off and arrested near… Continue reading Mobility scooter death: Lee Byer admits killing Thomas O'Halloran

Humza Yousaf, the Scottish justice minister, has announced that he will resign from his position once a successor is found. He made the decision after weekend reflection, saying that he believes it is in the best interests of the Scottish National Party (SNP), the country, and the government. Yousaf has been facing two votes of… Continue reading Humza Yousaf to quit as Scotland's first minister

Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s former First Minister, has recently resigned from his position after just thirteen months in office. When he first became Scotland’s sixth First Minister in March 2023, Yousaf was seen as the continuity candidate in line with Nicola Sturgeon’s vision for Scotland. However, his time in office came to an end after cancelling… Continue reading Humza Yousaf: Who is Scotland's under-threat first minister?

Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, is reportedly set to resign as early as today, according to BBC sources. His resignation is said to be a result of the collapse of a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens last week, in addition to facing two confidence votes this week. The Scottish National Party leader had been… Continue reading Humza Yousaf to resign as Scotland's first minister

The British and Irish ministers are set to discuss the implementation of the government’s contentious legacy act during their next meeting. The British Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC), established by the Good Friday Agreement, meets twice annually, and this will be their latest session. The BIIGC will also discuss the UK’s stance on migrants. Notable attendees… Continue reading NI Troubles: British-Irish meeting to focus on legacy act