Tag: UK News

Three mobile customers tell BBC outage preventing 999 calls

Three, a mobile network provider that serves over 10 million customers in the UK, has faced a significant outage leading to thousands of reports stating that they have not been able to make or receive phone calls, with a number of customers complaining that they’re unable to connect to the emergency service 999. The company… Continue reading Three mobile customers tell BBC outage preventing 999 calls

In case you missed it: Emergency phone alert ahead of Storm Éowyn

ding areas after heavy rain and flooding in the UK. 3 Jan 2025 UK Warning to drivers as strong winds expected Drivers are being advised to take extra care on the roads as high winds hit the UK. 3 Jan 2025 UK Top stories See all BBC UK news Three found dead after ‘suspicious’ fire… Continue reading In case you missed it: Emergency phone alert ahead of Storm Éowyn

Unpaid internship access 'unfair' to working class, students say

A new research study reveals that unpaid and low-paid internship opportunities are unfair to working-class graduates. These opportunities prefer those from a middle-class background. The study is from the Sutton Trust, a social mobility charity. The study shows that the gap between the two demographics is widening, driven by employers continuing to underpay interns and… Continue reading Unpaid internship access 'unfair' to working class, students say

Schoolgirl's death being treated as murder

The police have launched a murder investigation in West Calder, West Lothian, after a six-year-old girl was found dead. The bodies of the girl’s father, 36-year-old Mark Gordon, and the girl, Hope, were discovered on Monday afternoon. Mr Gordon’s death is still being treated as unexplained as further investigation is carried out. Although the police… Continue reading Schoolgirl's death being treated as murder

Taxi dashcam shows Axel Rudakubana before Southport attack

Axel Rudakubana was sentenced to 52 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder. The Liverpool Crown Court heard that Rudakubana had arrived at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class and killed three young girls. The incident took place on July 29, 2024, at The Hart Space… Continue reading Taxi dashcam shows Axel Rudakubana before Southport attack

Wales has too many hospitals, says Mark Drakeford

Wales has too many hospitals and beds, according to the country’s finance minister, Mark Drakeford. Speaking on the “For Wales, See Wales” podcast, Drakeford called for less investment in hospitals and more in primary care. He said money was sucked into secondary care, while nine out of 10 contacts with the health service take place… Continue reading Wales has too many hospitals, says Mark Drakeford

Mabli Hall: Bridget Curtis jailed for causing death of baby

An elderly woman has received a four-year prison sentence and an eight-year driving ban after admitting to causing the death of an eight-month-old baby in a crash outside Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in June 2023. Bridget Curtis was in control of a BMW when she lost control after reaching for a handbag on the… Continue reading Mabli Hall: Bridget Curtis jailed for causing death of baby

Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has revealed that plans to abolish non-dom status will be amended to allow a more gradual phase out of tax benefits. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Reeves announced that upcoming legislation aimed to increase the generosity of an offer to help non-doms repatriate their funds to the UK. Non-dom… Continue reading Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes