Tag: UK News

We can expect significant cuts in Whitehall budgets during next week’s Spring Statement, as reported by the Guardian after recent reforms to disability benefits were announced. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to make billions in cuts, exceeding previous expectations. Experts believe these cuts will have a negative impact on essential public services. While taxes will… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Biggest cuts since austerity' and 'evil' family killer

Welsh cyclists are elated at the news that the prestigious Tour de France will be passing through their country for the first time. The 2027 Tour de France’s Grand Depart is scheduled to take place in the UK, with the first stage starting in Edinburgh, passing through Wales, and finishing in Cardiff before heading back… Continue reading Tour de France: Cyclists excited by race's visit to Wales

The judge overseeing the public inquiry into serial killer Lucy Letby’s crimes has denied a request to pause the proceedings. Lady Justice Thirlwall’s inquiry has been ongoing since September, focusing on how Letby was able to murder seven babies and attempt to kill seven others at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and… Continue reading Lucy Letby public inquiry will not be paused, judge rules

In a tragic turn of events, a teenager from Luton named Nicholas Prosper has been sentenced to a minimum of 49 years for the brutal shotgun murders of three members of his own family. The victims included his mother, Juliana Falcon, 48, his brother, Kyle Prosper, 16, and his sister, Giselle Prosper, 13. These horrific… Continue reading Nicholas Prosper jailed for minimum 49 years for killing family

A shocking incident occurred in Edinburgh when a hearse carrying a coffin to a cremation service was targeted in an act of vandalism. The Porteous Family Funeral Directors reported that the vehicle had its back window completely shattered by stones while on Longstone Road, en route to Warriston Crematorium last Thursday. The firm condemned the… Continue reading Hearse attacked by vandals while on way to funeral

The 2027 men’s and women’s Tour de France will kick off in Britain, with Edinburgh set to host the men’s Grand Depart. Along with England and Wales, various stages of the race will be held in different locations. The plans for the Tour de France Femmes’s Grand Depart and route specifics are scheduled to be… Continue reading Tour de France 2027: UK to host historic dual Grand Departs

During a recent session at the Covid inquiry, Matt Hancock defended the government’s decisions around purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic, citing the challenging circumstances the country faced at the time. The former health secretary appeared frustrated with the line of questioning, referring to it as “naive,” “hostile,” and “inappropriate.” Despite criticisms, Hancock… Continue reading Matt Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' and 'hostile' Covid inquiry

Royal Navy vessels have recently monitored a Russian task group passing through British waters, according to the Royal Navy. Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset and minehunter HMS Cattistock, alongside RFA Tidesurge and Navy helicopters, closely observed and reported the movements of four Russian vessels as they traveled through the English Channel and the North Sea.… Continue reading Royal Navy and RAF shadow Russian ships in UK waters

In an atmosphere of welfare uncertainty, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has accused the government of instilling fear and anxiety by not providing sufficient details about its proposed changes to welfare benefits. The government recently unveiled a significant overhaul of sickness and disabilities benefits with the goal of saving £5bn annually from the increasing… Continue reading Welfare change uncertainty has created fear, says Ed Davey

Opposition parties are putting pressure on the prime minister to exclude hospices and other healthcare providers from the National Insurance contribution increase. While the NHS and the wider public sector are set to be protected from the tax hike starting in April, private hospices, care homes, and pharmacies are not covered by this exemption. Both… Continue reading Keir Starmer faces calls to exempt hospices from tax rises