Tag: UK News

The UK government has made a formal accusation that China has been behind the “malicious” cyber campaigns aimed towards MPs and the country’s Electoral Commission. Two people and a company have been sanctioned over these cyber-attacks. The deputy PM, Oliver Dowden, has stated that the individuals were responsible for accessing information related to MPs and… Continue reading UK imposes sanctions after Chinese-backed cyber-attacks

The UK’s Energy Secretary, Claire Coutinho, has questioned the approval of a waste-burning incinerator in Environment Secretary Steve Barclay’s constituency, despite her department granting approval last month. German firm MVV Environment is set to build the waste-to-energy incinerator in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. Incinerators normally process non-recyclable waste to generate energy for local industrial use. Despite the… Continue reading Coutinho queried approval of waste project opposed by Barclay

A secondary school in Scotland is taking a firm stance against the growing issue of teenage vaping. The Royal High School in Edinburgh has become one of the first in Scotland to introduce vape detectors in its toilets. Despite attempts to tackle the prevalent issue in schools, Principal Pauline Walker said that they have been… Continue reading Edinburgh school takes a stand to stop teen toilet vaping

After injuring his ankle during the Miami Open, Andy Murray has confirmed that he will be out of action for an extended period. The 36-year-old received treatment following the injury in the third set of his 5-7 7-5 7-6 (7-5) defeat to Tomas Machac on Sunday and will see a specialist to determine his next… Continue reading Andy Murray: Briton 'out for an extended period' with ankle injury

Constance Marten has claimed she told her partner Mark Gordon to lie to the police about where he was when their baby Victoria died because she was afraid he would be blamed. During her testimony, Ms Marten revealed her fears of investigators “automatically” placing the blame on Mr Gordon because of the colour of his… Continue reading Constance Marten feared partner Mark Gordon would be blamed for baby death

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As farmers protest against a lack of support for British food production, scores of tractors are heading towards Westminster. Organisers Save British Farming and Fairness for Farmers of Kent have claimed that UK food security is at risk due to cheap food imports and unsupportive policies. “No farming, no food, no future” was among the… Continue reading Tractors heading to central London farmer protest

Scott Benton, the former Conservative MP, has resigned, opening up a by-election in his formerly held Blackpool South constituency. Benton was facing a local recall after receiving a 35-day Commons ban this year for breaking Parliamentary standards. This was a result of an April 2020 newspaper sting which led to his suspension from the Tory… Continue reading Scott Benton: Ex-Tory MP resigns leaving PM to face new by-election

The UK’s Supreme Court has rejected an initial attempt by Shamima Begum to challenge the decision to remove her British citizenship. The 24-year-old had asked the Court of Appeal for permission to take her case to the highest court, but this was denied. The UK government rescinded her citizenship in 2019, on national security grounds,… Continue reading Shamima Begum loses initial bid to challenge citizenship removal at Supreme Court

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