Tag: UK News

As the world eagerly waits for the announcement of this year’s Christmas number one, the BBC has taken a trip down memory lane to explore the success of festive hits over the years. Since the UK’s first festive countdown in 1952, 71 songs have claimed the coveted Christmas number one spot, with a mix of… Continue reading Christmas number ones: Which regions have had the most hits?

Shona McMahon, a former office manager living with degenerative disc disease in her back, neck, and spine, as well as liver disease and other health concerns, receives Adult Disability Payment and Personal Independent Payment (PIP). As a result, McMahon qualifies for the £10 Christmas bonus, a one-off tax-free payment awarded to millions of people in… Continue reading The £10 Christmas bonus that hasn't risen in 51 years

The upcoming BBC documentary, “Charles III: The Coronation Year,” gives viewers behind-the-scenes access to the preparations leading up to King Charles’ coronation. The footage reveals a playful and affectionate relationship between the King and his son, Prince William. During one rehearsal, King Charles joked with his son about his struggles to fasten a Coronation robe.… Continue reading Coronation film captures King Charles and Prince William joking

Sir Anthony Hopkins, star of the new film One Life, has recently spoken about his role as Sir Nicholas Winton, a British stockbroker who helped rescue 669 children from the Nazis during World War Two. Hopkins, who plays Winton in the film, describes himself as being incredibly moved by the story which he says “has… Continue reading Sir Anthony Hopkins on telling story of 'hero' Sir Nicholas Winton in One Life

Alex Batty, the British teenager who went missing six years ago, has revealed that he fabricated the story about his four-day journey in order to protect his mother and grandfather from police. In an interview with The Sun, Alex said doubts about his nomadic lifestyle began when he was 14 or 15 years old, but… Continue reading Alex Batty says he lied about escape from commune to protect mum

Many of today’s UK newspapers lead with reports of a shocking attack at a university in Prague. The Times shows a photo of students hiding on a ledge four floors up, sheltering from the gunman, and also carries a story about ambulance waiting times in A&E departments around the country. Meanwhile, the Metro reports more… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Alex Batty 'exclusive' and 'Christmas travel chaos'

Thousands of people across the UK have experienced major transport disruptions due to strong winds and strike action. Rail, road, port, and air travel were all affected by the storm, known as Storm Pia. All lines to and from London Euston were blocked at one point, and Eurostar and Eurotunnel services were cancelled after a… Continue reading Christmas getaway hit by Storm Pia's strong winds and strikes

An inquest jury has found that the use of an emergency response belt contributed to the death of Thomas Orchard, a mentally ill man who died seven days after being taken into custody in Exeter in 2012. The belt had been used to restrain him after his arrest, and was meant to prevent people in… Continue reading Thomas Orchard: Belt may have contributed to death – inquest jury

The UK government has revised its plan to increase the earnings threshold required for people who want to bring their families to the country on visas. In December, Home Secretary James Cleverly announced that a threshold of £38,700 would be required for a person to bring their partner or dependant to the UK. However, a… Continue reading Ministers row back on salary threshold for family visa

A group of 733 archaeologists have signed an open letter calling for the heritage sector to take a leadership role in the Stonehenge tunnel controversy. The £1.7bn, two-mile (3.2km) tunnel, which runs from Amesbury to Berwick Down, was approved by the Department for Transport in July. However, if the project goes ahead, there is a… Continue reading Letter calls for archaeologists to unite over Stonehenge tunnel