Tag: UK News

A recent independent review has suggested making it easier for individuals in Scotland to access adult disability benefits, despite the projected increase in claims and costs. The Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has been described as a solid base and more compassionate compared to benefits provided in the rest of the UK. However, navigating the system… Continue reading Call to simplify Scottish disability benefits system

Footballers and family gathered to pay their final respects at the funeral of Diogo Jota and André Silva. The somber event took place as Jota, 28, and Silva, 25, were laid to rest side by side following a tragic car crash that claimed their lives on Thursday. The funeral ceremony was attended by a large… Continue reading British 999 caller's voice cloned by Russian network using AI

A major system outage that occurred on Wednesday led to the grounding of flights across the UK, prompting airlines to seek answers from the air traffic control (ATC) provider NATS. The issue, which NATS has since apologized for, was resolved within 20 minutes by switching to a back-up system. As a result of the outage,… Continue reading Airlines demand answers after Air Traffic Control failure

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has a son who believes that his father should have the prestigious Turnberry golf course host The Open once again. Eric Trump, who oversees the golf courses in his father’s business, expressed his opinion in an exclusive interview with BBC Sport. He emphasized that his father has… Continue reading Donald Trump: US President 'deserves' to have The Open at Turnberry, says Eric Trump

Written by: Mark Johnson Analysis reporter The latest report from Ofcom has revealed a shift in viewing habits in the UK, with YouTube now ranking as the second most-watched media service after the BBC. Younger viewers are increasingly turning to YouTube as their first choice when turning on their smart TVs, while older age groups… Continue reading YouTube now second only to BBC as most popular media desination

The victory of the Lionesses over Spain in a thrilling final in Basel sparked jubilant celebrations across England. Retaining their Euro title, the Lionesses secured their place in history as the first English team to win a major tournament on foreign soil. While England rejoiced in their team’s accomplishment, football fans in Spain were left… Continue reading Euro 2025 final: How England fans reacted to beating Spain

Hotel magnate Surinder Arora recently unveiled a new plan for expanding Heathrow Airport that directly competes with the current proposal from the airport’s owners. The Arora Group, owned by billionaire Surinder Arora, highlighted the main advantage of their proposal: a shorter 2,800-meter runway that eliminates the need to reroute the M25 motorway, potentially saving costs… Continue reading Hotel tycoon reveals Heathrow runway expansion proposal

The front pages of UK newspapers have been dominated by the final public farewell for legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, with air traffic chaos throughout the country also making headlines. The Daily Star captures a heartbreaking moment as Sharon Osbourne and her children bid farewell to their “Prince of Sadness” in Birmingham. Fans lined the streets,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Prince of Sadness' and 'Air we go again'

The political landscape surrounding the UK’s stance on Palestinian statehood is complex and multifaceted. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s recent announcement regarding potential recognition of a Palestinian state in September has sparked a wave of criticism, particularly from individuals directly affected by the conflict. Emily Damari, a former hostage in Gaza, condemned the Prime Minister’s… Continue reading The delicate politics behind the UK's move on Palestine

England and Wales saw a notable increase in population, with estimates showing a rise of over 700,000 in the year leading up to June 2024. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the majority of this increase was attributed to international migration, though the numbers were lower compared to the previous year. The figures… Continue reading Migration fuels England and Wales population jump, figures suggest