Tag: UK News

A new report by the Severn Estuary Commission suggests the creation of a tidal lagoon in the Severn Estuary to generate electricity. The commission has rejected previous proposals for a large barrage and instead advocates for a smaller project that would harness the power of the tide along the England-Wales border. According to the commission,… Continue reading Severn Estuary lagoon offers 'rare' opportunity for UK – report

Calls to alter compensation regulations for wrongly convicted Brian Buckle, found innocent of crimes he did not commit after spending five years in prison, faced disappointment when the Ministry of Justice denied his compensation claim. Despite the acknowledgment of his innocence, the Ministry required proof “beyond a reasonable doubt” that he had not committed the… Continue reading 'After five years in jail, they agree I'm innocent but won't pay out'

During a recent London news conference, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed concerns about the rising costs of sickness and disability benefits, stating that it is having a devastating impact on public finances. This comes after the government introduced sweeping changes to the welfare system on Tuesday, with the aim of saving £5bn annually by… Continue reading Starmer says cost of sickness benefits 'devastating'

A court in Bedfordshire heard that a teen killer meticulously planned what he believed could have been the “massacre of the century.” Nicholas Prosper, aged 19, used a shotgun to brutally murder his mother, Juliana Falcon, 48, his 16-year-old brother, Kyle, and 13-year-old sister, Giselle, in their Luton home on September 13, 2024. The young… Continue reading Nicholas Prosper planned biggest massacre of the century

The recent government benefits overhaul, announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, has caused quite a stir in the UK. The Mirror’s front page on Wednesday highlighted the changes with a headline that reads “Worried sick”, emphasizing the fear and uncertainty felt by the vulnerable population. The reforms are set to block young people… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Ukraine truce hopes 'on a knife edge' and 'Worried sick'

BBC Scotland’s home affairs correspondent, David Cowan, reported that Scottish detectives are currently analyzing what appears to be the first written proof from within Libya’s intelligence service confirming their involvement in the Lockerbie bombing 36 years ago. The newly exposed documents are believed to provide additional evidence implicating Colonel Gaddafi’s Jamahiriya Security Organisation (JSO) in… Continue reading New documents blame Libya for Lockerbie bombing

A recent case involving a woman’s delayed abortion brought criticism upon a health board for attributing the delays to annual leave. The vulnerable patient was left with only two days to have the procedure before reaching the legal time limit. The woman’s mother expressed her distress over the treatment her daughter received, describing it as… Continue reading Cardiff and Vale health board criticsed after abortion delay

At just 17 years old, I call Cardiff home, but there was a period of 18 months where I experienced homelessness. This challenging time coincided with my GCSE exams, the beginning of college, and the arrival of a new baby brother, making it emotionally draining. Despite homelessness being a widely discussed issue, my personal experience,… Continue reading Homelessness: I sat my GCSEs while living in a hotel temporarily

BBC NI health correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly reported on a tragic incident involving Martina and Ryan Tierney, whose daughter Molly passed away at 34 weeks in the womb. The couple accused the Southern Health Trust of a cover-up after discovering falsified medical notes. The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (Nipso) conducted an investigation into the events… Continue reading Couple hit out over 'falsified' records after baby's death

Sir Gareth Southgate expressed concerns that young men are dedicating excessive time to gaming, gambling, and watching pornography, emphasizing the need for better role models beyond online influencers. Speaking at the annual Richard Dimbleby Lecture for the BBC, the former England men’s football manager touched on his personal experience of missing a crucial penalty during… Continue reading Sir Gareth Southgate: Boys need role models, not gaming and porn