Tag: UK News

After over a month of closure following damage caused by Storm Darragh, Holyhead port is set to fully resume its services. The UK’s second busiest port was hit hard, with two of its berths damaged on December 7th, leading to thousands of parcel deliveries and travellers being affected over Christmas, as well as impacting businesses… Continue reading Holyhead ferries set to resume after six-week port closure

The widow of a man who died in an explosion at a recycling centre in Perth is supporting calls for a fire safety review at the site after a fourth blaze in four years. Slawomir Szmeichel died in March 2023 at the former Shore recycling centre. On Tuesday, a fire broke out at the site… Continue reading Widow backs calls for fire safety review at Perth recycling site

Families of Israeli hostages who were taken by Hamas, including those of British-Israeli citizens, have responded to the ceasefire agreement with cautious optimism. The deal was brokered to bring an end to the prolonged conflict in Gaza. The United States President Joe Biden confirmed that of the 94 hostages who were being held by Hamas,… Continue reading British hostage families hopeful after ceasefire deal

Residents near the Heysham 2 nuclear power plant in Morecambe, UK reported a loud bang and a mushroom-shaped cloud of steam on June 17. The power plant plant’s operator, EDF, said the event was no cause for alarm. The cloud, they explained, was “clean steam” caused by a reactor unit coming offline unexpectedly. The fire… Continue reading Heysham: Cloud at Lancashire nuclear site 'no cause for concern'

The UK government saw a significant drop in borrowing costs amid speculation of future interest rate cuts from central banks in the UK and US. The interest rate or yield charged on government debt fell to less than 4.8%, having been as high as the highest level in 16 years last week. The drop followed… Continue reading Borrowing costs fall and pound rises after inflation surprise

After a parliamentary researcher reported her drink had been spiked in the Strangers’ Bar in the Houses of Parliament on January 7th, police have launched an investigation into the incident. The bar is open to MPs, their guests and parliamentary staff. Although the woman reported the issue to security and bar staff, no arrests have… Continue reading Police probe drink spiking report in parliament bar

Prince William showed his football-loving side by paying a visit to a Birmingham Wetherspoon pub to enjoy a pint with fellow Aston Villa fans ahead of their upcoming match. The Duke joined eight supporters, all season ticket holders, around a group of tables in the pub, before they travelled to the team’s away match at… Continue reading Prince William enjoys Wetherspoons pint with Aston Villa fans

The UK Covid Inquiry has heard from groups representing victims of Covid vaccines who have been left unsupported throughout the pandemic. Kate Scott, a member of the group Vaccine Injured and Bereaved UK (VIBUK), told the inquiry that the group “felt like they were almost being pushed into the shadows during the pandemic”, while a… Continue reading Families failed by Covid vaccines tell inquiry of their pain

In a recent letter obtained by BBC News, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander admitted that spending to improve Wales’ railways has been at a “low level” in recent years. Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan hailed the statement as a first-time admission from UK ministers that Welsh railways are currently underfunded. Despite no new funding announcements, talks… Continue reading High Speed 2: Welsh railways underfunded, UK government admits

Questions have arisen regarding whether new City Minister Emma Reynolds can make decisions concerning the UK’s dealings with China. Reynolds was appointed by Sir Keir Starmer after Tulip Siddiq’s resignation amid pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh. Reynolds’s background raises concerns about conflict of interest, as she served as the director of public affairs… Continue reading New City minister's pro-China stance under scrutiny