Tag: UK News

According to the estimates by estate agency Savills, over half of first-time buyers received financial assistance from their family in order to purchase homes in the previous year. The so-called “bank of mum and dad” provided an average of £55,572 in loans and gifts to these buyers. Young buyers experienced high mortgage rates in 2024… Continue reading Half of first-time buyers helped by Bank of Mum and Dad, says Savills

A tragic incident has occurred as a man has passed away in the hospital after being attacked with acid in his own home, according to the police. Danny Cahalane, age 38, who was known to be an “outstanding father and son”, was assaulted in Lipson Road, Plymouth, on 21 February while he was at home… Continue reading Plymouth acid attack victim dies in hospital

Richard Irvine, a 65-year-old man who established a fish smoking business in the Inner Hebrides, is eager to pass on his Colonsay Smokery to a family that intends to settle on the island for the long haul. Having operated the smokehouse for two-and-a-half years, Irvine is willing to transfer ownership at no cost, although he… Continue reading 'I'm giving my fish smoking business away to benefit Colonsay'

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A recent investigation by BBC News has uncovered that three Bulgarians, Orlin Roussev, Biser Dzhambazov, and Katrin Ivanova, who have been convicted of spying for Russia, had previously attended an event in the Palace of Westminster. This event, which took place in May 2016, was centered around a discussion on Brexit in a committee room… Continue reading Convicted Russian spies attended Brexit event in Parliament

A new type of club has emerged that goes against the norm of social gatherings – the silent book club. In the town of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, a group of readers congregates in a quiet annex of the Board & Bean board game cafe, aiming to unplug and stop scrolling through their phones. The founders of… Continue reading Shh… the rise of the silent book club

England’s social care system continues to fall short, leading to substantial financial and human costs, according to a group of cross-party MPs. The Health and Social Care Select Committee highlighted the urgent need for reform, emphasizing that neglecting to address the issues surrounding social care for older and disabled adults is an unsustainable decision. Despite… Continue reading Doing nothing on social care is untenable, MPs warn

The sorrowful tragedy of a teenage boy’s demise in a fire at an industrial building has left the community of his school devastated. Layton Carr, aged 14, was discovered in the burnt structure at the Fairfield industrial park in Gateshead on Friday evening. The authorities expressed their condolences to Layton’s family, stating that they are… Continue reading Gateshead fire death: Layton Carr's school 'heartbroken'

The recent anti-terror raids conducted by counter-terrorism police across England have resulted in the arrest of eight individuals as part of two separate investigations. The Daily Mail highlighted this operation, reporting that a “major attack” was being planned, with potential imminent threats to life. At the same time, the paper continued its coverage of David… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Terror plot 'foiled' and 'fight off Reform'

In anticipation of the upcoming VE Day commemorations this week, the Royal Family is hoping for a focus solely on the significant event, rather than any distractions stemming from recent interviews involving Prince Harry. The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and the conclusion of World War Two will be celebrated in various events, starting… Continue reading Royal Family hopes nothing distracts from VE Day commemorations