Tag: UK News

In 2018, when Pope Francis visited Ireland, it was a time of strained relationships with the Catholic Church, as noted by former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. The visit marked the first papal visit to Ireland in almost four decades, a significant event that Varadkar was initially nervous about. This apprehension was fueled by recent… Continue reading Pope's 2018 Ireland visit came at difficult time, says Varadkar

A young man’s heroic actions saved a mother and her one-week-old baby from a vicious attack by three dogs. William Newbury, 22, had been delivering baby gifts to a friend in Llanrumney, Cardiff, on Mother’s Day when he witnessed the horrifying assault through the letterbox. He bravely intervened by crawling through a window, sustaining injuries… Continue reading Cardiff man saves woman and newborn from attack by three dogs

HMS Prince of Wales kicked off its extensive eight-month deployment from Portsmouth, marking one of its largest missions to date. The £3bn aircraft carrier’s journey will showcase the United Kingdom’s capacity to operate fast jets at sea and conduct large-scale military operations halfway across the globe. This deployment will involve up to 24 cutting-edge F-35B… Continue reading HMS Prince of Wales departs from Portsmouth on major deployment

After a lengthy year of negotiations and industrial action, musicians from the Welsh National Opera orchestra have reached a new agreement. The WNO had previously announced cutbacks to its spring tour in 2025, citing financial challenges as the reason for the decision. This move had garnered support from influential figures in Wales such as Michael… Continue reading Welsh National Opera musicians accept jobs deal

British Steel has confirmed that a consultation which put 2,700 jobs at risk will no longer proceed. The company, now under government control, has withdrawn the paperwork that was previously submitted to the Department of Business and Trade. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize production and secure a supply of raw… Continue reading British Steel redundancy plans halted after government rescue

The upcoming funeral of Pope Francis will see the presence of the Prince of Wales, as confirmed by Kensington Palace. Representing the King, Prince William will join various world leaders, including the UK Prime Minister, the US President, and the President of France, at the funeral service to be held at St Peter’s Basilica in… Continue reading Prince William to attend the funeral of Pope Francis

Eamon Melaugh, 92, residing in Alexander House in Derry, expressed deep distress over the petrol bomb attacks on police near the home, deeming the violence as ineffective. At the junction of Bishop Street and Nailors Row, close to the city walls, a petrol bomb exploded just outside the sheltered accommodation as police in riot gear… Continue reading Elderly people in home 'terrorised' by rioters

Thousands of Devon households that were impacted by a burst water main will be receiving £200 in compensation, as confirmed by South West Water (SWW). The sum will be credited to the accounts of affected household customers, while businesses will receive customized compensation packages, according to Plymouth MP Fred Thomas. The incident left about 13,000… Continue reading Thousands in west Devon remain affected after burst water pipe

The decision to trial the use of Tasers in prisons comes in the aftermath of guards being injured by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, as confirmed by the justice secretary. The Prison Officers’ Association (POA) had previously advocated for guards to be equipped with electric stun guns following Abedi’s use of… Continue reading Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Hashem Abedi attack

Vishala Sri-Pathma BBC business reporter According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Bank of England might slash interest rates three more times this year due to the UK facing higher-than-expected inflation. The IMF foresees UK inflation to hit 3.1%, the highest among advanced economies worldwide, primarily driven by increased expenses such as energy and… Continue reading Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF