Tag: UK News

Authorities have identified the 11-year-old girl who went missing in the River Thames as Kaliyah Coa. The Met Police have launched a recovery operation to locate her along the river. The incident occurred near Bargehouse Causeway, close to London City Airport in east London, during a school inset day when Kaliyah entered the water while… Continue reading River Thames: Girl, 11, missing in water named as Kaliyah Coa

In a move to alleviate concerns about the financial burden on low-income families, the Welsh government has announced that children and young people staying in hostels, campsites, or outdoor centres will be exempt from a proposed tourism tax of 75p per night. This decision comes after Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford previously stated that exempting children… Continue reading Tourism tax: U-turn on plans for charges on children's trips

PC Lock, the brave policeman who was held hostage during the Iranian embassy siege in London in 1980, has passed away at the age of 85, his daughter has confirmed. Along with 24 other hostages, PC Lock was eventually freed after a tense six-day stand-off with the SAS. It was revealed later that PC Lock… Continue reading Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy seige, dies aged 85

Former England captain Charlotte Edwards has been announced as the new head coach for the England women’s cricket team, replacing Jon Lewis who was dismissed following a dismal 16-0 Ashes defeat in Australia. At 45 years old, Edwards is England’s highest run-scorer of all time, boasting a successful career that included over 300 appearances for… Continue reading Charlotte Edwards appointed as England women's head coach

A massive fire at an industrial estate in North Lanarkshire has resulted in six individuals being hospitalized. According to BBC News, two people are receiving treatment for severe burns, while the other four were admitted due to smoke inhalation. The incident took place at the Blairlinn Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld at 14:35, with a single-story… Continue reading Six injured in huge industrial estate fire in Cumbernauld

A hefty total of nearly £78m in fines has been levied against ten carmakers and two industry groups for concealing information related to vehicle recycling. Among those fined were BMW, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall, and Volkswagen, as well as two trade bodies, by the Competition and Markets Authority… Continue reading Car firms fined for withholding recycling information

Vanessa Clarke, serving as the Education correspondent, reports from the Royal Courts of Justice that a legal challenge is underway regarding the government’s decision to impose VAT on private school fees. Lord David Pannick KC argued in front of a packed court room that this policy goes against the fundamental right to education and is… Continue reading Legal action begins over private school VAT changes

Kate Whannel, a political reporter, has reported that the UK government is currently in discussions with Mauritius to reach an agreement regarding the future of the Chagos Islands. According to sources in Downing Street, the proposed deal would grant Mauritius sovereignty over the islands, while allowing the US and UK to maintain a military base… Continue reading UK finalising Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius, says No 10

A tragic incident in Rome has claimed the life of Scottish tourist Grant Paterson, who was staying at a holiday home that was destroyed in a suspected gas explosion. Paterson, a 54-year-old man from East Kilbride, had suffered burns on 75% of his body as a result of the explosion that occurred on 23 March.… Continue reading Scottish tourist Grant Paterson dies after Rome holiday explosion

BBC Wales News political reporter David Deans has reported on First Minister Eluned Morgan’s criticism of a UK cabinet minister and fellow Welsh Labour member for suggesting she supported the chancellor’s benefit cuts. This comes after Labour Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens claimed that Morgan had “welcomed” the reforms in a recent interview with BBC Wales.… Continue reading Benefits cuts: Welsh first minister criticises senior MP for saying she backed reforms