Tag: UK News

The United Kingdom has experienced its most frigid summer in nearly a decade, according to data collected by the Met Office. The season has also been one of sharp contrasts, with northern and western regions of the country feeling cool and damp while the south and east have enjoyed more classical summer weather. On 12… Continue reading Summer 2024: coolest UK summer since 2015

Labour MP Jas Athwal, who owns 15 properties and is the largest landlord in the House of Commons, has been called upon by the London Renters’ Union (LRU) to quit after an investigation by the BBC discovered black mould and ant infestations in his rental properties. The tenants also reported deficient communal areas, defective lights,… Continue reading Jas Athwal: London Renters' Union calls for landlord MP to resign

PC Huw Orphan, 31, from Vale of Glamorgan, has been found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to his wife, Amy Burley, also an officer, who suffered a broken back after being kicked down the stairs in their home in the early hours of 8 April 2020. Following his trial at Cardiff Crown Court, Orphan… Continue reading Gwent Police officer Huw Orphan guilty of attacking wife

When Oasis announced their reunion tour, fans were thrilled at the prospect of seeing the Britpop legends back on stage together. However, that excitement quickly turned to anger for many when they discovered the exorbitant prices of tickets due to “dynamic pricing.” One fan, John, detailed his family’s six-hour ordeal trying to buy tickets on… Continue reading Has Oasis dynamic ticket pricing row taken the shine off reunion tour?

Samantha Fox, a former model and singer, appeared in court after being removed from a British Airways flight for drunken behavior. She was charged with being drunk and disorderly, as well as using threatening behavior and causing harassment, alarm, or distress to a police constable. In addition, Fox reportedly threatened to knock out the police… Continue reading Samantha Fox abused police after being removed from BA plane

The BBC has announced that filming for the final episode of the popular comedy series Gavin and Stacey has begun in Barry. The announcement was made through an image of the clapperboard from the first day of filming, which was shared on the BBC’s Instagram account. Gavin and Stacey, which follows the lives of its… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey Christmas special filming starts in Barry

The United Kingdom will be suspending 30 out of the 350 arms export licences to Israel, according to Foreign Secretary David Lammy. This decision comes after concerns were raised about British arms export licensing to Israel over its military activity during the war in Gaza. Parts for fighter jets, helicopters, and drones are some of… Continue reading UK suspends some arms exports to Israel

James Cleverly, Conservative Party leadership hopeful, has announced plans to restore the UK’s relationship with Rwanda. As part of his bid for the leadership position, Cleverly has stated that he intends to bring back the Rwanda scheme, which would involve sending some asylum seekers to Rwanda, with the goal being to dissuade additional individuals from… Continue reading James Cleverly vows to resurrect Rwanda scheme

A fire at the Church of the Holy Name in Greenisland, County Antrim is being investigated as arson. On Sunday evening, nine appliances and 49 firefighters attended the scene. Firefighter crews remained at the scene overnight, with three pumps remaining at the site as of Monday morning. Parishioners of the church have called out for… Continue reading Greenisland: Church fire treated as arson

Five independent MPs, led by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, have banded together to establish the Independent Alliance, which has become the joint-fifth biggest group in the House of Commons. It already outnumbers the Green Party and matches the number of Reform UK MPs. The group is looking to recruit more members after seven of… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn forms new Commons group with four pro-Gaza MPs