Tag: UK News

A recent advertisement from fashion brand Next has been deemed inappropriate and banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ASA found that the model in the ad appeared “unhealthily thin” due to the camera angle, pose, and styling used. While the model had previously appeared in other photos where she did not look unhealthily… Continue reading Next ad banned as pose made model look too thin

Experts are on the hunt for rare British daffodils that are at risk of disappearing from history, and they are looking for the public’s help in tracking down these elusive blooms. These long-lost daffodil varieties, such as the vibrant “bonfire yellow” daffodil associated with bonfire nights in Sussex, are believed to be hiding in gardens… Continue reading Daffodil hunt: The search for rare flowers lost from history

BBC Investigations reporter Jim Wheble uncovered that online retailer Amazon is prohibiting the sale of car number plates on its platform after an investigation revealed illegal supply practices. The investigation revealed that seven companies on Amazon were distributing plates without verifying customers’ documents to confirm their legal entitlement. According to UK regulations, it is illegal… Continue reading Amazon: Retailer bans car number plates as illegal supply found

A dispute over repairs has escalated in schools across Stoke-on-Trent, as they are bound by a multi-million-pound Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract. The schools have expressed concerns that the private firm responsible for maintenance may not complete all necessary repairs before the contract expires in October. BBC News has conducted a thorough investigation into the… Continue reading Schools tell BBC about 'astronomical' repair bills as 25-year PFI contract heads into meltdown

The recent measures introduced by the Home Office have made it significantly harder for refugees who arrive in the UK via small boats to obtain British citizenship. According to the new guidance, individuals who enter the UK unlawfully will typically be denied citizenship, regardless of how long it has been since their arrival. The strengthened… Continue reading UK to reject 'dangerous journey' refugees citizenship

Heathrow Airport is gearing up to announce a significant investment plan to expand two of its terminals as it prepares to propose a third runway to the government later this year. Chief executive Thomas Woldbye will reveal funding on Wednesday to boost capacity at terminals two and five, revamp the airfield, and enhance bus connections.… Continue reading Heathrow to expand two terminals ahead of third runway

Authors Zoe Kleinman and Liv McMahon reported on the UK and US’s decision to not sign an international agreement on artificial intelligence (AI) at the global summit in Paris. The agreement was signed by numerous countries, including France, China, and India, committing to an “open”, “inclusive”, and “ethical” approach to AI development. The UK government… Continue reading UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration

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Labour Party councillors in Greater Manchester have been suspended due to offensive messages shared in a WhatsApp group. This revelation emerged following the suspension of two Labour MPs in the region, including Gorton and Denton MP Andrew Gwynne and Burnley MP Oliver Ryan. Gwynne confessed to making “badly misjudged” comments, leading to his suspension and… Continue reading Labour suspends 11 councillors during WhatsApp group probe

A prominent figure in the UK has been fined £28,000 for exceeding the allowed water extraction from a chalk stream during a drought. Ilchester Estate, owned by Charlotte Townshend, took more water than permitted from the Dorset Frome chalk stream, as reported by the Environment Agency (EA). This breach resulted in the extraction of over… Continue reading Dorset millionaire's estate overused water during drought