Tag: UK News

A blaze in Manchester had firefighters working tirelessly to tackle the flames engulfing a building as a silhouette of a firefighter with a fire hose aimed at the fire was captured in a striking image. However, most fire services in England are facing financial challenges due to a shortfall in funding, mainly after the government’s… Continue reading Fire services get 50% less than police to cover tax rises

BBC News’ Thomas Mackintosh reported that US President Donald Trump is contemplating his second state visit to the UK, hinting that Buckingham Palace may have set a date for September. Trump mentioned being invited by the King and referred to the UK as a “great country” during a press briefing at the White House. This… Continue reading Donald Trump suggests UK state visit set for September

Scotland Yard detectives investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have been granted over £100,000 in additional funding by ministers. The funding request of up to £108,000 for Operation Grange in 2025-26 has been approved by the Home Office. Currently, one detective chief inspector, one detective constable, and one member of police staff are dedicated to… Continue reading Madeleine McCann investigation given further £108k funding

Gerry Georgieva and Anthony Reuben from BBC Verify reported on the ongoing strike by bin workers in Birmingham, resulting in heaps of trash accumulating throughout the city. The main cause of the dispute stems from the elimination of the Waste Recycling and Collection Officers (WRCO) role, a position that received higher pay compared to other… Continue reading Birmingham strike: How much do bin workers get paid?

Friday’s front pages are filled with a variety of stories. The Daily Telegraph focuses on the UK’s biggest bank, Lloyds, showing support for transgender staff in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling on defining gender. Meanwhile, the Daily Mail reports on Labour facing turmoil over the same ruling, with calls to revisit current gender… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'No-fly throne' and 'Labour turmoil on ruling'

Edinburgh University’s principal, Sir Peter Mathieson, has raised concerns about the funding for Scottish higher education students, warning that Dundee University could face closure without significant cuts. In an interview with BBC Scotland, he acknowledged the need for a radical change in the way the university is funded to avert financial difficulties that could affect… Continue reading Funding warning from Edinburgh University principal Mathieson

Calls for a quick sale of the Oakwood theme park site have escalated due to fears of potential trespassers entering the premises and endangering themselves by exploring the disused rides. Concerns were raised after social media footage captured individuals wandering around Oakwood, located near Narberth in Pembrokeshire, following its closure last month. Pembrokeshire Tory MS… Continue reading Oakwood theme park quick sale calls amid trespass fears

Following the recent violent attack by Manchester Arena bomber Hashem Abedi on prison officers at HMP Frankland, the Prison Service is undertaking a sudden evaluation of whether protective body armour should be provided to front-line staff, as announced by the justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood. Mahmood also revealed plans for an independent Ministry of Justice review… Continue reading Review into body armour for prison staff after Abedi HMP Frankland attack

The latest winner of The Apprentice has been determined by Lord Sugar in the culmination of the 19th series. In a showdown dubbed “chilli versus the chiller,” Lord Sugar had to decide between Anisa Khan, who specializes in Indian food-flavored pizzas, and Dean Franklin, the owner of an air conditioning company. The competition marked the… Continue reading The Apprentice final: Lord Sugar picks between Anisa Khan and Dean Franklin

A murder investigation has been launched by police in search of a 37-year-old woman who has not been seen since 12 April. Paria Veisi, a resident of Cathays in Cardiff, was last spotted at 15:00 BST on Saturday, driving a black Mercedes GLC 200 after leaving her workplace. Two individuals, a 41-year-old man and a… Continue reading Cardiff: Police launch murder probe into missing woman