Tag: UK News

Noor Nanji & Zoe Conway BBC News A warning has been issued to all McDonald’s branches in Britain regarding the potential legal action that could be taken against owners if they do not take measures to protect staff from sexual abuse. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has sent letters to all 1,400 branches,… Continue reading McDonald's: Every branch in Britain warned over staff sexual abuse

Various front pages of newspapers highlight different stories today. The Daily Telegraph focuses on Russia’s response to a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin expressing reservations and the need for discussions with President Trump. The Daily Express echoes Putin’s stance, emphasizing that peace should only be on his terms, citing “nuances” in response… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer's shock NHS takeover' and Putin's ceasefire terms

The proposal to introduce a ‘stammer symbol’ with the aim of alleviating anxiety in situations such as ordering a coffee has gained traction. Individuals like Kitty, a 16-year-old who struggles with a stammer, find solace in having a social media role model like Jessie Yendle, an influencer with 3.5 million TikTok followers who has been… Continue reading 'Getting coffee with stammer symbol would remove speech anxiety'

The new guidelines from the Sentencing Council are under scrutiny as critics argue they could lead to a “two-tier” justice system. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has expressed concerns about the council’s advice to judges in England and Wales to consider the backgrounds of offenders from ethnic minority and other communities before sentencing them. In response… Continue reading Sentencing Council to review 'two-tier' justice objections

The collapse of Thames Water could have severe repercussions for both taxpayers and the pension schemes of Thames Water workers, according to warnings from the water regulator and the pension trustees. Ofwat has acknowledged that if the UK’s largest water company was temporarily nationalised in the event of a collapse, it could potentially cost taxpayers… Continue reading Warning Thames Water collapse could hit taxpayers and pensions

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly expressed her dedication to making the ending of violence against women and girls a top priority for the executive. In light of US President Donald Trump’s admiration for Conor McGregor, Little-Pengelly emphasized that she engages with the office of the president rather than focusing on his personal views. She, along… Continue reading Emma Little-Pengelly: 'We engage with Trump's office, not opinions'

A judge associated with the United Nations has been found guilty of coercing a young woman into labour. Lydia Mugambe allegedly exploited her authority over the victim by preventing her from securing stable employment while compelling her to work as a maid and provide childcare without compensation. Mugambe, a 49-year-old High Court judge in Uganda,… Continue reading UN judge convicted of slavery offences at Oxford Crown Court

In the wake of a tragic incident, a man stands accused of the murder of his partner, Victoria Thomas, with claims that her untimely death resulted from a “sex gone bad” scenario. The 45-year-old victim was discovered lifeless at her home in the Heath area of Cardiff, sparking a legal battle that has left many… Continue reading Cardiff: Man strangled partner to death after night out

The tragic death of a 40-year-old mother at a block of flats has left her family and community in mourning. Joanne Penney was fatally shot at Green Park in Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on Sunday evening. Six people have been arrested by the police on suspicion of murder, with one of them, a 42-year-old… Continue reading Talbot Green shooting: Family pay tribute to Joanne Penney

A young man named Hassan Sentamu has been sentenced to spend at least 23 years in prison for the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam. The tragic incident occurred outside a shopping center in Croydon, south London in September 2023. Sentamu, who was 17 at the time of the attack, used a kitchen knife to repeatedly… Continue reading Elianne Andam murder: Hassan Sentamu jailed for life