Tag: UK News

Greta Thunberg, the 21-year-old climate campaigner, has spoken out in support of fellow activists facing prosecution in court, stating that “we must remember who the real enemy is.” Thunberg, who was arrested during a demonstration near the InterContinental Hotel in Mayfair on 17 October, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court along with two Fossil Free London… Continue reading Greta Thunberg outside court: We must remember who real enemy is

On Saturday, two teenagers were fatally stabbed, and now two boys – one aged 15 and the other aged 16 – have been charged with their murders. The teenagers cannot be named due to legal reasons, but they will appear at Bristol Youth Court tomorrow. Avon and Somerset Police have also charged two men with… Continue reading Bristol stabbings: Four more charged over teenagers' deaths

In a monumental move, Lewis Hamilton will depart Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season to join Formula One rivals, Ferrari, on a multi-year deal starting in 2025. The 39-year-old had signed a two-year contract with Mercedes last summer, which reportedly included a break clause after just one year that he has now chosen… Continue reading Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver will join Ferrari in 2025 on a multi-year deal

A manhunt is underway for a suspect wanted in connection with an acid attack in south London. Abdul Shakoor Ezedi, aged 35, is believed to have caused “significant” injuries to the face of a mother and daughter in Clapham on Wednesday evening before fleeing the scene. The pair, aged 31 and three, could have suffered… Continue reading Suspect named in south London alkali attack

The Northern Ireland Assembly is expected to sit on Saturday, according to Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, following the passage of “very important legislation in the House of Commons” that will mean no routine checks on goods crossing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. The DUP had boycotted the assembly in protest over… Continue reading Stormont: Assembly to sit on Saturday as DUP boycott ends

The Bank of England’s rate-setting body was split three ways in its decision to hold interest rates at 5.25%, marking the first time since the 2008 financial crisis that there has been a three-way split on whether rates should rise or fall. This decision came despite discussions to cut borrowing costs as inflation fell quickly… Continue reading Bank of England policymakers split over interest rate decision

The UK Covid Inquiry has heard that Scottish Secretary Alister Jack deleted all of his WhatsApp messages from the pandemic in November 2021 to free up storage capacity on his phone. He expressed regret about this decision and has since stated that he would not have done so if he could “turn the clock back”.… Continue reading Covid Inquiry: Alister Jack deleted WhatsApps to 'free up storage'

A 44-year-old man, Antony Snook, of Hartcliffe, Bristol, has appeared in Bristol Magistrates’ Court charged with two counts of murder following the deaths of two teenagers. Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, were killed in Knowle West, Bristol, on Saturday night. Snook spoke only to confirm his name, address, and date of birth during… Continue reading Bristol stabbings: Man in court charged with murders of two teenage boys

Long waiting times for NHS gynaecological treatments in Northern Ireland are leading to women undergoing potentially avoidable major surgery, according to a retired teacher. Anne Donnelly, who is herself awaiting physiotherapy after an endometriosis operation, was among the 37,000 women on the Northern Ireland Hospital waiting lists with approximately 5% of women waiting nearly three… Continue reading Tens of thousands of women are on gynae waiting lists in NI

The justice minister for the UK, Mike Freer, has announced that he will not be contesting the next general election. The decision to step down came after several death threats and an arson attack on his constituency office. Mr. Freer barely escaped death by the actions of Ali Harbi Ali, who went on to murder… Continue reading Mike Freer: North London MP to step down over safety fears