Tag: UK News

British Steel has confirmed that a consultation which put 2,700 jobs at risk will no longer proceed. The company, now under government control, has withdrawn the paperwork that was previously submitted to the Department of Business and Trade. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize production and secure a supply of raw… Continue reading British Steel redundancy plans halted after government rescue

The upcoming funeral of Pope Francis will see the presence of the Prince of Wales, as confirmed by Kensington Palace. Representing the King, Prince William will join various world leaders, including the UK Prime Minister, the US President, and the President of France, at the funeral service to be held at St Peter’s Basilica in… Continue reading Prince William to attend the funeral of Pope Francis

Eamon Melaugh, 92, residing in Alexander House in Derry, expressed deep distress over the petrol bomb attacks on police near the home, deeming the violence as ineffective. At the junction of Bishop Street and Nailors Row, close to the city walls, a petrol bomb exploded just outside the sheltered accommodation as police in riot gear… Continue reading Elderly people in home 'terrorised' by rioters

Thousands of Devon households that were impacted by a burst water main will be receiving £200 in compensation, as confirmed by South West Water (SWW). The sum will be credited to the accounts of affected household customers, while businesses will receive customized compensation packages, according to Plymouth MP Fred Thomas. The incident left about 13,000… Continue reading Thousands in west Devon remain affected after burst water pipe

The decision to trial the use of Tasers in prisons comes in the aftermath of guards being injured by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, as confirmed by the justice secretary. The Prison Officers’ Association (POA) had previously advocated for guards to be equipped with electric stun guns following Abedi’s use of… Continue reading Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Hashem Abedi attack

Vishala Sri-Pathma BBC business reporter According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Bank of England might slash interest rates three more times this year due to the UK facing higher-than-expected inflation. The IMF foresees UK inflation to hit 3.1%, the highest among advanced economies worldwide, primarily driven by increased expenses such as energy and… Continue reading Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF

A tragic incident unfolded in Manchester when a van driver, Rawal Rehman, admitted in court to causing the death of three-year-old Louisa Palmisano, known as Lulu, by dangerous driving. The little girl was struck while walking with her parents on Mosely Street during a family visit to the city on 22 February. Rehman, who had… Continue reading Louisa Palmisano: Van driver admits causing girl's death in crash

The recent unveiling of more details regarding the inquiry into the tragic Nottingham attacks, where three individuals were fatally stabbed, has been revealed by the government. The victims, Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, lost their lives on 13th June 2023 due to the rampage carried out by Valdo Calocane. The handling of the… Continue reading Public inquiry into Nottingham attacks announced in Parliament

Liv McMahon, a technology reporter, reported that Marks and Spencer (M&S) has been grappling with a “cyber incident” impacting its services recently. The UK retailer disclosed that its Click and Collect service has been affected by technical difficulties, as well as its ability to process contactless payments, resulting in numerous customers expressing their frustrations on… Continue reading M&S says 'cyber incident' hitting click and collect orders

Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, has had a shift in his stance regarding transgender women being considered women. Following a recent ruling by the UK Supreme Court, which stated that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law, it was revealed that Sir Keir no longer believes transgender women are women. His… Continue reading Keir Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says