Tag: UK News

Changes to rules surrounding apprenticeships in the UK now mean businesses employing adult apprentices can decide whether Maths and English qualifications should be part of the prescribed course. Such has been the problematic nature of such qualifications that more than 45% of adult apprentices drop out of their course, which the government hopes this change… Continue reading Maths and English requirement dropped for adult apprentices

Chelsea footballer Sam Kerr has been cleared of racially aggravated harassment in connection with an altercation with an officer outside a police station in Twickenham, southwest of London, on 30 January 2023. The Australian athlete called a Metropolitan Police officer “stupid and white” and later faced charges of causing racially aggravated harassment. Ms Kerr gave… Continue reading Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racially harassing Met officer

Police have confirmed that two bodies found in Aberdeen’s River Dee belong to Henrietta and Eliza Huszti; the sisters who had disappeared early in January. The 32-year-olds were originally from Hungary but had moved to Scotland ten years ago and were part of a set of triplets. The bodies were found near where they were… Continue reading Bodies found in river in Aberdeen confirmed as missing sisters

Gunner Jaysley Beck, a 19-year-old soldier who was found dead in her barracks at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on December 15, 2021, following a Christmas party, had reportedly told a colleague about a senior officer who “pinned her down” and tried to kiss her, an inquest into her death has been told. The teenager had… Continue reading Soldier said senior officer 'pinned her down', inquest told

The United Kingdom has no immediate plans to retaliate against the US President Donald Trump’s recent decision to renew steel and aluminium tariffs. Many in the industry are urging the UK to follow the lead of Canada and the European Union and hit back against the policy set to apply from March 12. The taxes… Continue reading UK will not immediately respond to Donald Trump's metal tariffs

A police incident in Sheffield has prompted the evacuation of nearby residents following reports of a man with suspected weapons inside a property. South Yorkshire Police officers were called to the Gateway apartment building on Broad Street in the city at around 7 PM on Monday evening. In response to the incident, some of the… Continue reading Armed police surround Sheffield flats with residents evacuated

In 1998, 29 people lost their lives in the Omagh bomb attack that took place in Northern Ireland. A survivor of the event, Nicola Marlow, was unable to attend the funeral of her sister, Jolene, who was killed in the brutal attack. Nicola sustained critical injuries, and her life was forever changed. Addressing the inquiry… Continue reading Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Survivor couldn't attend sister's funeral

The High Court has ruled that the Metropolitan Police cannot dismiss officers by removing their vetting clearance. Sgt Lino Di Maria launched a legal challenge against the force after he had his vetting removed when sexual assault allegations were made against him. He denies all allegations and has not been charged in connection with them.… Continue reading Met Police officers cannot be sacked through vetting, court rules

The stepmother of a man who was beaten to death in front of his family has expressed her desire to meet with his killers in prison to gain an understanding of why he was killed. Carl Dyche was murdered in December 2021, and Joan Dyche said that her stepson was someone who “got the most… Continue reading Carl Dyche murder: 'Brick wall' as stepmum asks to meet killers

Reality TV personality Georgia Harrison has opened up about her struggles relating to a sexually explicit video of her that remains available online. Harrison has been vocal about her previous partner Stephen Bear being found guilty of sharing private footage of them having sex. He was subsequently jailed for 21 months in 2023, and although… Continue reading Georgia Harrison fronts ITV sexual abuse documentary