Tag: UK News

Hayley Jarvis was sent a shock bill of over £5,700 for energy she used over two and a half years ago. The practice of “back billing”, which entails sending a bill for old energy use, was made illegal by the UK energy regulator Ofgem in 2018 for periods over 12 months prior. Radio 4’s Money… Continue reading Energy bills: 'My £5,700 charge was cancelled because supplier broke rules'

Campaign groups have stated that the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is not meeting legally binding targets on spending for active travel, which aims to encourage people to walk, cycle, or use other forms of public transport, in the country. As part of the Climate Act 2022, it was legally required for the department… Continue reading Department for Infrastructure 'not delivering' on active travel targets

The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, recently announced her support for the expansion of airports and the creation of a UK Silicon Valley. However, as I drove through the north of England, it became increasingly clear to me that investment in southern infrastructure appeared to be a greater priority for the government than the urgent needs… Continue reading Is Chancellor Rachel Reeves abandoning north-east England?

On Friday night, two police officers were injured during a disturbance outside Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf. South Wales Police was called in response to reports of a male outside the station. One male has been arrested and the police have asked local residents to avoid the area. The officers are receiving… Continue reading Talbot Green disturbance puts two South Wales Police in hospital

UN facilities in Gaza may have been used to hold hostages by Hamas, according to freed prisoner Emily Damari. The British-Israeli hostage, who was held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months before being released, made the claim during a phone call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Damari also claimed that she was shot… Continue reading British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari says Hamas held her at UN facilities

Alexander Dragonetti, a finalist on the TV show Traitors, has expressed his gratitude towards people who have donated over £70,000 to Mencap following the show’s finale. The former British diplomat promised to donate a portion of his winnings to charity and called the donations he received a version of winning in its own way. He… Continue reading 'More than I'd ever have won': Traitors finalist on Mencap donations

A UK judge has ordered a car park operator to pay expenses of £19.50 ($27.24), including parking, to a man it had fined for taking more than five minutes to pay. Excel Parking Services has sent numerous people £100 ($140) Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) for taking too long to pay at the Copeland Street car… Continue reading Excel Parking: Five-minute rule firm must pay driver's expenses

The UK government has said that Brexit has had some benefits on the fifth anniversary of the country’s exit from the European Union. A spokesperson for No 10 pointed out that freedom from EU regulations has helped to make the UK a more competitive financial hub. The Conservatives accuse the government of trying to undermine… Continue reading Brexit has some benefits, No 10 says on anniversary

Northern Ireland teachers have been given a backdated pay rise of 5.5% from 1 September 2024. This offer is expected to cost the Northern Ireland Executive approximately £49m in 2024/25. The unions will put the offer to their members, although they are expected to recommend that the members accept the deal. It is coupled with… Continue reading Teacher pay deals: Raise of 5.5% offered

The UK government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has stated that approximately 19% of the nation’s agricultural land will need to change in some way in order to meet the government’s environmental targets, including a goal of net zero emissions and renewed support of nature. Defra predicts that about 9% of England’s… Continue reading English farmland could be cut by 9% to hit green targets