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The Prime Minister has issued a firm demand for Roman Abramovich, the Russian oligarch and former Chelsea Football Club owner, to release funds promised to support victims of the Ukraine war or face possible legal proceedings. Abramovich had committed in 2022 to allocating the £2.5 billion earned from selling Chelsea to aid those impacted by… Continue reading Starmer tells Abramovich to 'pay up now' or face court

A hitman who took the life of a gangland rival outside a pub in Edinburgh on New Year’s Eve 2023 has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Grant Hunter, 34, admitted to the murder of Marc Webley as well as the attempted murder of another man, Stuart Pearson, who survived after being shot at the same… Continue reading Hitman jailed for life for Edinburgh Hogmanay pub murder

A recent report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has highlighted significant delays affecting learner drivers attempting to book practical driving tests. Due to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, approximately 1.1 million driving tests were not conducted during the 2020/21 financial year, creating a substantial backlog. Of these, around 360,000 tests remain unbooked, resulting… Continue reading Six-month wait for driving tests set to last until 2027

Justice Secretary Angela Constance has issued a public apology to Professor Alexis Jay, an expert on grooming gangs, following accusations that Constance misrepresented Jay’s views in parliamentary discussions. The controversy arose after Constance’s comments in the Scottish Parliament sparked demands from opposition members for her resignation. Despite surviving a no confidence vote, Constance faced further… Continue reading Angela Constance apologises to grooming gangs expert

The family of Natalie McNally has expressed feelings of uncertainty and distress after learning that the trial for her murder may face delays due to planned industrial action by barristers. Ms McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed in her home in Lurgan in December 2022. The accused denies the charges, and the… Continue reading Natalie McNally: Family say potential delay in trial is 'kick in the teeth'

In November, the United Kingdom experienced a notable reduction in inflation, reaching its lowest level in eight months. This decline was largely driven by decreases in the prices of food, alcohol, and clothing. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the inflation rate fell from 3.6% to 3.2%, a more significant drop than economists… Continue reading Lower clothing prices help inflation fall by more than expected

A nine-year-old girl named Aria Thorpe was tragically found dead in a house on Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare, on Monday evening. Authorities have charged a 15-year-old boy, whose identity is protected due to his age, with her murder. Avon and Somerset Police revealed that a post-mortem examination indicated a single stab wound as the preliminary cause… Continue reading Weston-super-Mare stabbing: Teen charged with murder of girl, 9

Homeowners in Sheffield have received letters threatening High Court legal action following the purchase of their properties’ freeholds by a solicitor, a situation described by those affected as both intimidating and confrontational. The acquisition, involving nearly 300 homes, took place during an auction in the summer where Andrew Milne acquired the freeholds for approximately £320… Continue reading Homeowners left 'scared' by 'aggressive' freeholder

The Met Office has revealed that 2025 is set to become the sunniest year ever recorded in the United Kingdom since records started in 1910. With two weeks still remaining in the year, provisional figures indicate that the total sunshine hours have reached 1,622, surpassing the previous record established in 2003. Nearly every month this… Continue reading 2025 becomes the sunniest year on record for the UK

The festive season can often bring a sensory overload for children, even before Christmas Day itself arrives. This heightened stimulation stems from nativity plays, long queues at Santa’s grotto, and the bustling crowds gathering to see Christmas lights. Such experiences can lead to mini-meltdowns, which add pressure to parents already juggling school events, gift shopping,… Continue reading How curry for Christmas dinner helps us avoid child meltdowns