Tag: UK News

In the wake of the ban on the sale of single-use disposable vapes in the UK, a recent investigation has uncovered that many shops are still openly selling these prohibited items. An undercover BBC reporter visited 21 stores in Yorkshire and found that almost half of them continued to sell the vapes as if there… Continue reading Shops in Yorkshire found to be flouting single-use vape ban

have known” about the close relationships with touts and the use of false identities to evade ticket limits. Despite these revelations, Ticketmaster has denied any direct involvement in supporting the prosecutions of touts like Peter Hunter and Maria Chenery-Woods. Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More

Josh Parry, an LGBT & Identity Reporter, introduces a touching story about Frankie O’Reilly, who met his future partner Georgie Long at a young age in Northern Ireland. They moved to London in the 1980s, where Frankie balanced working as a traffic warden during the day and a drag queen by night. Their bond endured… Continue reading 'Brave and beautiful people' remembered in Aids quilt display

The £50m public inquiry into the death of a man in police custody is facing uncertainty as a former judge, Lord Bracadale, who is chairing the investigation, comes under fire for alleged “secret” meetings with the family of Sheku Bayoh, the deceased. The Scottish Police Federation has raised concerns over potential bias due to these… Continue reading Sheku Bayoh: Hearing to decide whether chair should resign begins

Lady Diana Brittan has expressed disappointment at the decision to drop an investigation into the officer who led an inquiry into false allegations against her late husband, Lord Leon Brittan. The allegations of Lord Brittan being involved in a Westminster paedophile ring were proven to be fabricated by a man named Carl Beech, who was… Continue reading 'No closure' for widow of Leon Brittan after he was falsely accused of abuse

In response to the growing power of China, Australia, the UK, and the US entered into a trilateral pact known as Aukus. The agreement involves Australia acquiring its first nuclear-powered submarines from the US, with plans to develop a new fleet by sharing cutting-edge technology. Recently, the US launched a review of the multi-billion dollar… Continue reading Aukus: US to review submarine pact as part of 'America First' agenda

Political Editor Chris Mason describes the aftermath of a Spending Review as akin to peeling back the layers of an onion. Following the chancellor’s speech in the Commons filled with political rhetoric and numbers, there are comprehensive documents to sift through. These documents, like the 128-page blue-covered tome, are filled with words, numbers, and graphs,… Continue reading Chris Mason: Spending Review a gamble on patience in an era of impatience

In West Midlands, a public meeting saw around 150 attendees urging Unite and Birmingham City Council to come to a resolution regarding the strike by bin workers that has been ongoing for 13 weeks. The dispute originally stemmed from a disagreement over pay, and the union has indicated that the strike may extend until December… Continue reading Bordesley public meeting calls for end to Birmingham bin strike

The official announcements for the first heat-health alerts in 2025 have been made along with warnings of thunderstorms that could bring lightning, strong winds, hail, and heavy downpours. Some regions are anticipated to receive an excess of rainfall equivalent to half a month’s worth in just a few hours, leading to possible flash flooding from… Continue reading UK weather: Thunderstorm warning issued amid first heat-health alert of 2025

Thursday morning’s headlines are dominated by reactions to the chancellor’s Spending Review. The Daily Express warns readers to prepare for tax increases following Rachel Reeves’ decision to allocate an additional £29bn annually to the NHS. Critics are quick to label these plans as “fantasy spending.” The Guardian reports that the NHS and defence are the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Spending Review 'renewing Britain' or 'reckless splurge'