Tag: UK News

A recent parliamentary debate brought attention to ongoing risks associated with the unregulated baby sleep industry. Lawmakers are urging the government to establish a clear timetable for new legislation that would enforce mandatory training and background checks for those offering paid support to families. This call to action emerged following a BBC investigation that uncovered… Continue reading 'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation

Learner drivers in Britain are now restricted to swapping their driving test bookings only between the three test centres closest to their original location in an effort to reduce long waiting times. This move follows data obtained by the BBC revealing that 64,500 practical driving tests were missed last year because candidates failed to show… Continue reading Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows

A recent inquiry has brought to light serious safeguarding concerns involving an east Belfast church where an individual with a criminal record of 45 convictions was appointed as a lay pastor. Joe Turner began his role at St Brendan’s parish, under the Church of Ireland, in Sydenham in 2017. Notably, this appointment occurred shortly after… Continue reading Church of Ireland 'safeguarding failings' over pastor's criminality

Police chiefs in the UK have revealed to the BBC that criminals are seizing hundreds, possibly thousands, of homes each week to facilitate drug storage and distribution. This disturbing trend, known as “cuckooing,” involves offenders moving into the residences of vulnerable individuals—often the elderly, disabled, or drug users—and using the properties for illegal activities. Those… Continue reading Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police tell BBC

The wife of a former Olympic athlete and medical professional revealed to a jury that she feared for her life if she remained in their marriage. The woman, a general practitioner, expressed concerns that she might “end up dead” unless she left the relationship. This testimony emerged during a trial at Chester Crown Court involving… Continue reading Ex-Olympian Curtis Robb's wife 'feared he would kill her'

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) alongside the Premiership rugby club Saracens are currently investigating an incident involving England cricket captain Ben Stokes, pace bowler Gus Atkinson, and a Saracens academy rugby player. According to an ECB statement, the England cricketers breached team protocols during the early hours of Monday morning, shortly after their… Continue reading England's Ben Stokes & Gus Atkinson investigated over nightclub incident

Firefighters have been responding to a blaze at a recycling facility located in south London. The incident occurred at Landmann Way in Bermondsey, with emergency services arriving shortly after 17:30 BST. According to the London Fire Brigade, around 100 firefighters are involved, utilizing fifteen fire engines and turntable ladders to combat the fire from above.… Continue reading Bermondsey recycling centre fire causes disruption to rail travel

Wales is set to see important revisions to its recently introduced English Language and Literature GCSE qualifications following widespread concerns about the increasing workload for both teachers and students. The new courses, which formed part of a comprehensive curriculum reform launched in September 2025, have been criticized for including more assessments throughout the school year,… Continue reading Changes to new GSCEs in Wales likely after burnout concerns

The DUP leader, Gavin Robinson, defended MP Carla Lockhart after she faced criticism for attending a counter-demonstration against a Palestine solidarity walk in Scarva. Robinson said it was “entirely appropriate” for DUP politicians to be present and praised Lockhart, rejecting accusations made by Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard that she acted as a “political shield… Continue reading Scarva: Carla Lockhart 'stood with the community' says DUP leader Gavin Robinson

A care worker has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for assisting her former boss in the sexual abuse of children in their care. Malcolm Phillips, who ran the Skircoat Lodge children’s home in Halifax, was responsible for abusing four girls and two boys over an 18-year period, from 1976 to 1994. Described as… Continue reading Skircoat Lodge care home abuse pair: Assistant jailed for 25 years as boss gets absolute discharge