Tag: UK News

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to testify at the UK Covid inquiry in Edinburgh. Ms Sturgeon was extremely visible during the height of the pandemic, with her popularity soaring. However, her reputation has been damaged by criticism over her record on education, drug deaths, and gender reform. She has also come under scrutiny… Continue reading Nicola Sturgeon's reputation on the line at UK Covid inquiry

Andy Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has responded to suggestions that he should consider retiring from tennis by saying that he “won’t quit” despite being in a “terrible moment” with no victories so far in 2024. The former world number one and two-time Wimbledon champion has suffered nine defeats in 13 matches since August… Continue reading Andy Murray: Three-time Grand Slam champion says he is in a 'terrible moment' but 'won't quit'

In south London, there was a report of a man trying to force his way into a home armed with a crossbow, prompting armed police to surround the area. Footage obtained by the BBC showed the tense situation as an officer was heard shouting for those inside the building to exit with their hands up.… Continue reading Police surround home after crossbow suspect reports

Sky is planning to reduce its workforce by roughly 1,000 staff members in the UK this year, as the media group shifts towards offering more internet-based services. It is understood that a significant proportion of the layoffs will be engineers, as fewer customers require satellite dishes to be installed in their homes. At present, Sky… Continue reading Sky to cut 1,000 jobs in move towards digital

During the UK Covid inquiry, John Swinney, former Deputy First Minister of Scotland, admitted to manually deleting text messages sent to Nicola Sturgeon during the pandemic. The texts with the former First Minister are “not available” as they have been removed according to Scottish government records policy. Swinney denies that Scottish cabinet meetings were “driven”… Continue reading Covid inquiry: John Swinney manually deleted texts to Nicola Sturgeon

A record number of companies went bust in England and Wales last year, with over 25,000 insolvencies registered in 2023, the highest since 1993. Firms grappled with escalating costs and interest rates while energy bills skyrocketed and consumer spending hit an all-time low. One in 186 active firms became insolvent in 2023, the highest rate… Continue reading Number of companies going bust hits 30-year high

Vladimir Kara-Murza, the Russian opposition figure who was jailed for criticizing the war in Ukraine and later convicted of treason, has been transferred to another prison in the Omsk region of Siberia, according to his lawyer. His silence and lack of communication with the outside had raised concerns about his safety. The transfer was first… Continue reading Vladimir Kara-Murza: Fears for Russian activist after secretive jail move

The UK Attorney General, Victoria Prentis, has ordered a review of the decision by prosecutors to accept manslaughter pleas in the Nottingham attacks case, which saw three people murdered. Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, were fatally stabbed on 13 June alongside Ian Coates, 65. Killer Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order after… Continue reading Valdo Calocane: Review into decision to accept triple killer's pleas

A 20-year-old man was arrested at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary last Friday after allegedly posing as a member of staff. The man is thought to have claimed to be a medical student and a doctor over a period of several months. He was apprehended by emergency department staff at the hospital. Police confirmed that the man… Continue reading Man arrested after allegedly posing as doctor at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Police in south London have shot dead a man armed with a crossbow after he tried to force his way inside a home in Surrey Quays. Officers responded to a call just before 5:00 GMT after the man, believed to be in his 30s, threatened to harm residents inside the property. The Metropolitan Police said… Continue reading Man armed with crossbow shot dead by police in London