Tag: UK News

The recent scandal involving Tulip Siddiq, a former anti-corruption minister in the UK and Labour Party MP, has raised concerns about Keir Starmer’s judgement and Labour’s approach to courting the votes of people of Bangladeshi heritage. Siddiq’s family has been accused of embezzling up to £3.9bn from infrastructure spending in Bangladesh, and she has been… Continue reading Tulip Siddiq furore brings Keir Starmer's judgement into sharp focus

In a move that the UK Government says will “speed up the work of civil servants”, government workers are set to be given access to a suite of tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI), recently named Humphrey. The UK’s proposals are all part of the government’s ongoing drive to overhaul digital services. Two of the… Continue reading Yes, Minister character is government's new AI assistant

v data-component=”image-block”> Former HMRC worker Aaron Watkins was filmed making comments about “getting rid of” diverse communities during casual work with Dan He also said: “If somebody was to start shooting migrants, I would not be surprised.” After watching the footage, barrister Ms Nagesh said: “This could very easily be characterised as an offence of… Continue reading BBC investigation exposes 'far-right' group in secret filming

A couple from Edinburgh has spoken out about their “petrifying” experience at the city’s Royal Infirmary maternity unit, which “hurt” them after their baby suffered seizures and brain injuries during labour. Edinburgh Royal Infirmary’s unit for obstetrics triage and assessment previously faced whistle-blowing complaints about rotas, high numbers of complex patients, and a “toxic” workplace… Continue reading My baby had seizures after 'petrifying' maternity experience

Following Axel Rudakubana’s guilty plea to killing three children at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last year, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a public inquiry into the event. Rudakubana had been referred to the Prevent programme three times between December 2019 and May 2021, as well as having contact with the police,… Continue reading Public inquiry into Southport attack announced

An exhibition showcasing the work of skilled knitters that tells the story of the D-Day landings has opened at St Macartin’s Cathedral in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. The project, named The Longest Yarn, features 80 intricately designed and knitted scenes that detail the preparation for the campaign, beach assaults, and battles that happened during the Normandy… Continue reading Fermanagh: The Longest Yarn visits St Macartin’s Cathedral

Barton St David, a small village in Somerset, can trace its lineage to five US presidents. Henry Adams, born in the village in 1583, was the great, great, great grandfather of both John Quincy Adams (sixth president) and John Adams (second president of the US). Emigrating to the US with other puritan pilgrims, Adams settled… Continue reading Barton St David: the Somerset village with links to five US presidents

The football world is mourning the loss of Denis Law, a Scottish football legend, who has passed away at the age of 84. Law was known for his successful career both on and off the pitch, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport. Throughout his life, Law accumulated numerous accolades, including Ballon d’Or and European… Continue reading Watch: Remembering Scottish football great Denis Law

Axel Rudakubana, the 18-year-old who admitted to the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last year, was referred to the government’s counter-terrorism Prevent programme several times before the attack. Government sources have confirmed that he had a general obsession with violence but his case has not been treated… Continue reading Southport killer Axel Rudakubana referred to Prevent terror programme several times

Axel Muganwa Rudakubana has admitted killing three girls during a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club last year, along with the attempted murder of 10 others, and three other charges – including possessing Al-Qaeda material. Bebe King, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Elsie Dot Stancombe were all stabbed to death by Rudakubana. The details of Rudakubana’s past,… Continue reading Watch: What we know about the fatal Southport attack