Tag: UK News

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate that teenagers in England and Wales are more likely to be stabbed to death than any other age group. Of the 64 homicide victims aged between 13 and 19 in 2023-24, 53 were killed with a sharp instrument, making up 83% of teen victims. This… Continue reading Eight in 10 teen homicide victims killed with a blade, ONS says

Water supplies may face significant demands from the UK’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector if the country is to become a leader in this field of technology. While the tech sector says it is working to promote greener and more sustainable cooling systems for the massive data centres that power AI, industry sources have voiced concern… Continue reading Concern the UK's AI ambitions could lead to water shortages

Following the resignation of Justin Welby from his position as the Archbishop of Canterbury, the public has been encouraged to suggest candidates for the role. The Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) will nominate the next spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Church, with the consultation running until 28 March. There will be no formal advert for… Continue reading Public invited to suggest names for next Archbishop of Canterbury

Zia Yusuf, the chairman of Reform UK, has claimed that history will remember Boris Johnson as one of the most destructive prime ministers ever. In a recent interview on the Political Thinking podcast, Yusuf criticised the former prime minister’s record on immigration, public spending, and the Covid pandemic. The Reform UK chairman also criticised the… Continue reading Johnson UK's most damaging PM, says Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf

ction and how it will support local investment and regeneration. The report also called for a review of how residual funds from welfare sites are allocated and reinvested. Former miners and their families hope that CISWO will take a more proactive approach to investing in local communities and honoring the legacy of miners’ contributions. As… Continue reading 'Land we paid for is being sold for millions – but we don't see the benefit'

The UK government’s pledge of £22bn to Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) facilities, aimed at capturing and storing carbon dioxide released by the country’s industries in order to prevent it entering the atmosphere, has come under attack, with MPs raising concerns that its financial implications on individual consumers and businesses have not been properly… Continue reading Billions risked on 'unproven' green tech, MPs warn

The UK government is yet to pay compensation to patients who have been harmed by pelvic mesh implants, even after a year of a major report requesting immediate action. Dr. Henrietta Hughes, the patient safety commissioner who made the recommendation, pointed out that the thousands of lives affected by such implants were suffering an injustice.… Continue reading Mesh victims still waiting for government compensation a year on

The Bank of England has cut growth forecasts in half, forcing interest rates down to 4.5% as it attempts to stimulate the economy. This has raised fears over a new squeeze on living standards as growth has been weak and productivity tepid. In response to this announcement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is receiving criticism as it… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'New era of stagflation' and 'putrid' figures for Reeves

Most people in Wrexham county want the 52 roads under consideration to revert back to 30mph despite a public consultation in favour of extending the 20mph limit. Councils across Wales are reassessing the 20mph limit after half a million people petitioned the Welsh government to withdraw it. Safety concerns mean that Council’s in Wales are… Continue reading Wrexham: Worries over changes to 20mph limit slow reversal

Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr appeared in Kingston Crown Court to deny a charge of causing racially aggravated harassment. Kerr was alleged to have used “whiteness as an insult” during an exchange with police at Twickenham station. The Australia international called PC Stephen Lovell “stupid and white”, but denies causing harassment. During cross-examination, Kerr insisted that the… Continue reading Sam Kerr: Footballer denies 'whiteness as insult' against police