Tag: UK News

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the UK engaged in discussions with top business executives on Thursday morning following the announcement of fresh tariffs by US President Trump. Starmer acknowledged the potential economic repercussions of the decisions made by the US, emphasizing that they would be felt not only in the UK but also on a… Continue reading Starmer: UK will keep 'cool head' after tariff announcement

Blenheim Palace, a historic landmark, will soon offer the public a unique opportunity to witness the rarely seen view from its rooftop. Renowned TV presenter and designer Kevin McCloud recently gave BBC Radio Oxford’s Sophie Law a tour of the new platform, which will provide stunning vistas of Capability Brown’s renowned landscape. The construction of… Continue reading Blenheim Palace's rooftop viewing platform will be open to public

In the late hours of the night, the halls of Westminster remained illuminated as ministers and officials stayed glued to their screens, waiting for President Trump’s announcement. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds was among those eagerly watching as the president revealed new tariff increases, sending ripples of concern through factories, boardrooms, and government offices worldwide. The… Continue reading Chris Mason: UK relief but not delight at Trump tariffs

In the ongoing case of convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby, her barrister Mark McDonald has announced plans to present new medical evidence to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). The evidence includes reports from a panel of neonatologists and paediatric specialists who concluded that there was no proof of Letby harming any babies. Additionally,… Continue reading Lucy Letby barrister to submit 'fresh evidence' to review body

In response to the recent imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump on countries worldwide, affecting products exported to America, UK firms are preparing for the repercussions. The UK is set to face 10% tariffs as part of this new trade policy. Companies across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are bracing for the… Continue reading 'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry'

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An individual who garnered recognition as a Premier League referee, Uriah Rennie, is now faced with a challenging journey of relearning how to walk. The first black referee of the top-tier English football league, Rennie has found himself paralyzed from the waist down due to an uncommon medical condition. Following a five-month stint in the… Continue reading Ex-Premier League referee Uriah Rennie 'learning to walk again'

Written by: Sarah Johnson A recent investigation by Members of Parliament (MPs) has uncovered the alarming truth that councils in England are putting homeless children at risk by housing them in inadequate temporary accommodation. The inquiry revealed that a staggering 164,000 children are without a permanent home due to what MPs referred to as a… Continue reading Councils putting homeless children at risk, MPs find

Numerous newspapers this morning are highlighting the global trade tensions ignited by Donald Trump, with most featuring headlines referencing the economic war facing the world. The Daily Mirror, for instance, chooses the headline “Trading Blows” to report on the universal 10% tariffs set to be imposed on all imports into the US starting April 5th.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'World faces economic war' and 'TikTok talks'

In the bungalow of an 80-year-old man named Wayne Hawkins in San Diego, California, a significant decision is about to take place. Wayne, terminally ill and confined to a reclining chair, has invited the BBC to document his death under California’s assisted dying laws, amidst ongoing debates in Parliament over similar legislation in England and… Continue reading Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death