Tag: UK News

The Humberside Police have handed over a file with over 13,000 exhibits to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after an extensive 10-month investigation into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull. The case follows a concern for care of deceased report on 6 March 2024, and officers removed 35 bodies and a quantity of ashes from… Continue reading Hull funeral home inquiry: CPS to consider charges in Legacy case

The UK and the EU are heading for a trade tribunal hearing over sandeel fishing in the North Sea waters, which has been banned in the UK to protect marine wildlife dependent on the species for food. However, Denmark is challenging this move, claiming it to be discriminatory and a breach of the post-Brexit trade… Continue reading Sandeel: Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown

Former students of Wings School Cumbria have come forward with allegations that their complaints of abuse were ignored by the authorities. Ofsted’s emergency inspection in June found the physical intervention practice at the school to be excessive and harmful. Following the report, the school was shut down in July. Oakwood Solicitors is now handling almost… Continue reading Former Cumbria Wings School pupils say abuse allegations ignored

For many university students, accent-based anxiety is a real issue, according to a report on accents and social mobility for the Sutton Trust. Over a third of the students surveyed felt self-conscious about their accent and 47% said their accent had been mocked or criticised in a social setting. This, in turn, affected the students’… Continue reading UK's hierarchy of accents: 'I thought mine made me sound stupid'

Sir Keir Starmer has sent congratulations to Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration as president on Monday. The UK and US would “continue to build upon the unshakeable foundations of our historic alliance”, said the prime minister. They would “tackle global challenges” and “focus on shared opportunities ahead for growth”. The “special relationship between the… Continue reading US-UK relations will flourish under Trump, says PM

The Welsh government’s promises to address nature loss and boost biodiversity have been criticized in a strongly worded report. The Senedd’s environment committee claimed ministers were devoid of a “plan, action and investment” to mitigate the hazardous decline in wildlife. At present, one in six species such as curlews and water voles have up to… Continue reading Wales: Nature loss plan criticised for lacking ambition

A 49-year-old man from Hove who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released by Sussex Police. The arrest followed the discovery of the body of 41-year-old Christopher Fox at a property on Upper Hollingdean Road in Brighton at approximately 10:00 GMT on 25 November. Fox was declared dead at the scene. The arrested… Continue reading Brighton: Hove man released following murder arrest

A young boy in Leeds made a dangerous discovery while out magnet fishing with his father. Seven-year-old Ian Platt was using magnets to search for treasure when he pulled up a large artillery round from the River Aire in the centre of Leeds. Believing it to be live, Mr Platt immediately contacted the police and… Continue reading Magnet-fishing boy, 7, hooks artillery shell in Leeds river

Police in London are investigating a pro-Palestinian rally that took place in the city center and believe that organisers sought to breach conditions that had been imposed on the demonstration. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and former shadow chancellor John McDonnell are reportedly going to voluntarily attend a London police station to be interviewed under… Continue reading Corbyn and McDonnell face police interview after pro-Palestinian rally

Manchester United have paid their respects to the late Denis Law, former striker for the club who passed away at the age of 84 on Friday. Law scored a total of 237 goals in 404 appearances for United, leading the team to numerous trophy wins between 1962 and 1973. All flags at Old Trafford were… Continue reading Denis Law: Man Utd pay emotional tribute to legend before Brighton game