Tag: UK News

Minister Assures Public Chancellor Reeves is Trustworthy Despite recent concerns regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ past at Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS), a minister has come forward to affirm her trustworthiness. A recent BBC investigation uncovered a whistleblowing complaint during Reeves’ tenure at HBOS, raising questions about her use of expenses. Reeves’ spokesperson clarified that the… Continue reading Chancellor Rachel Reeves can be trusted, says minister

Kirsty Chatwood expressed frustration over the lack of respect for residents living in Cables Wynd House due to the infamous reputation attached to the building from the movie “Trainspotting”. The City of Edinburgh Council has been accused of violating tenants’ human rights by neglecting the A-listed block’s numerous issues, such as damp, mold, pests, and… Continue reading The Edinburgh flats living in the shadow of Trainspotting

In 1995, the gangland murders of three drug dealers in Essex shocked the nation. Craig Rolfe, 26, Tony Tucker, 38, and Pat Tate, 37, were discovered shot in the head inside a Range Rover near Chelmsford. This gruesome crime became one of the most infamous murder cases in recent history, captivating the public’s attention and… Continue reading Essex Boys murders: How the gangland killings became so notorious

Many years after a tragic mistake, a cold case involving the murder of Una Crown was finally solved. The 86-year-old widow was found at home with her throat cut and her body set alight, but the initial belief that her death was accidental led to a critical error in the investigation. Una’s niece, Judy Payne,… Continue reading How Una Crown's murder was solved years after a police mistake

In a recent turn of events, a woman is demanding a public apology from MI5 after the service admitted to providing false evidence to three separate courts. This woman, identified by the pseudonym Beth, was brutally attacked by her former partner, a neo-Nazi misogynist who manipulated her through his connections to MI5. Despite the intelligence… Continue reading Victim of neo-Nazi MI5 agent wants public apology from Security Service

At the Royal Free Hospital in London, the night is long and full of challenges. Raymond Dubbery, an 81-year-old suffering from pneumonia, is one of the patients struggling to find peace. His desire to live somewhere happy, away from his care home, reflects the complex issues faced by NHS workers every day. Dr. Khai Lee… Continue reading Clive Myrie: What I saw during my 24 hours at London's Royal Free Hospital

A recent internal email at Queen’s University of Belfast (QUB) has stirred controversy, suggesting that some staff members should take into account the higher grades awarded at competing universities when evaluating their own students’ work. The email, which was leaked to BBC News NI, has raised concerns about potential pressure on lecturers to inflate grades.… Continue reading QUB denies staff pressured to give higher grades

A recent auction at Christie’s auction house resulted in a surprising sale of Barry Humphries’ Dame Edna Everage glasses. The estimated value of the glasses was between £1,000 and £1,500, but they ended up selling for an impressive £37,800. Humphries, who sadly passed away in 2023 due to complications from hip surgery at the age… Continue reading Barry Humphries' Dame Edna's glasses auctioned for £37,800

Noor Nanji, a culture reporter at London’s Leicester Square, recently spoke with British actor Robert Pattinson about how becoming a father has brought more joy and fun into his life. Pattinson, 38, and singer Suki Waterhouse, 33, welcomed their first child last March. Despite expecting to feel less prone to danger after becoming a dad,… Continue reading Robert Pattinson at Mickey 17 premiere: Being a dad makes life 'more fun'

Zoe Conway and Esyllt Carr wrote the article on homeowners struggling with unsuitable insulation fitted under government schemes and found that the promised action won’t benefit them. Margaret Chappell, a 93-year-old resident, had her insulation work done in 2021, leading to her house being plagued by damp, black mold, and crumbling plaster. Despite the government… Continue reading Insulation scandal: Damp and mouldy homes excluded from help