Tag: UK News

Campaigners have rejected the government’s independent review into a tax scheme, known as the loan charge, as a “sham”. This controversial tax law was introduced to close a loophole and to recover backdated taxes. However, it resulted in freelancers facing huge bills because of how it was implemented. Treasury Minister James Murray said that the… Continue reading Campaigners dismiss government's loan charge review as 'sham'

The MP for Southport, Patrick Hurley, has called for a review of the 52-year jail sentence given to Axel Rudakubana, who murdered three young girls. The murder of Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, Bebe King, six, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, eight, triggered a wave of political outrage and multiple calls for the killer’s sentence to… Continue reading Southport MP calls for 'harsher' Axel Rudakubana sentence

Storm Éowyn has caused multiple power cuts and led to the closure of 45 schools as it battered Wales with severe gales. Forecasters warned of damage to homes and buildings as well as flooding as gusts of up to 93 mph (150 km/h) hit the country. The Met Office issued several weather warnings, including an… Continue reading Wales: Storm Éowyn brings power cuts and schools closures

The northern regions of Cumbria and Northumberland faced severe weather conditions as Storm Éowyn ensued, causing disruptions in daily life. Gale force winds led to the shut down of many schools across both regions. Reports suggest that all train services, north of Newcastle, have been suspended. The National Rail has urged commuters to check their… Continue reading North East and Cumbria: Storm brings weather warning and gale force winds

Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP for Batley and Spen, has stated that MPs are now subjected to worse abuse and nastiness than when her sister, Jo Cox, was murdered by a terrorist in her constituency in 2016 in the lead-up to the Brexit referendum. Following calls for change in British politics following the incident, Leadbeater… Continue reading MP abuse worse than in Jo Cox era, says sister Kim Leadbeater

The UK Trade Secretary has hinted at the possibility of aligning with EU rules for food and agriculture products to secure uninterrupted access to European markets. Such a deal would involve removing all trade barriers in exchange for reflecting EU rules and standards. Labour’s manifesto during the last general election claimed to lower barriers and… Continue reading UK has not ruled out post-Brexit EU food trade deal, says Jonathan Reynolds

Under a new law passed by MSPs, Scotland is to draw up a code of practice for getting a dog. The Welfare of Dogs Bill is designed to promote responsible ownership of dogs and to ensure that individuals understand the commitment required before becoming a pet owner. Within a year, the Scottish government has to… Continue reading New code of practice for getting a dog in Scotland

Charli XCX is leading this year’s Brit Awards with five nominations, including a nod for album of the year with Brat. She is also nominated for artist of the year, best pop and dance act, and song of the year with Guess, which went to number one in August. Her album Brat was crowned Collins… Continue reading Brit Awards: Charli XCX, Dua Lipa and Ezra Collective among most nominated

The UK has not ruled out joining an arrangement that facilitates tariff-free trading between the EU and neighbouring countries. The Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM) allows for tariff-free trade of certain goods from dozens of countries in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. On Wednesday, the EU’s new trade head Maros Sefcovic told the BBC he… Continue reading No 10 leaves door open to joining EU trading scheme

The UK is bracing itself for the arrival of Storm Éowyn, which is expected to bring life-threatening winds to the northern and western regions. People have been advised to stay indoors as Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland are set to be the most affected areas. The Met Office has issued red weather warnings for… Continue reading Storm Éowyn: Stay at home warnings in Scotland and NI over risk-to-life winds