Tag: UK News

The issue of asylum seekers using baptism as a means to secure leave to remain in the UK on religious grounds was discussed at a hearing of the Home Affairs Select Committee, following claims that Clapham attacker Abdul Shokoor Ezedi gained asylum through his conversion to Christianity. The Rev Matthew Firth testified that there was… Continue reading Baptisms 'a ticket to something' for some asylum seekers – vicar

A collision involving two vehicles and two pedestrians outside the well-known tourist attraction of Windsor Castle resulted in several casualties on Tuesday. The accident occurred at around 7:50 in the morning and required emergency services like police, fire, and ambulance crews at the scene on Thames Street, Windsor. A car had crashed into the castle… Continue reading Windsor Castle crash: Five injured as car hits wall

A child protection expert has urged that hope should be given to young victims of catfishing, following a case that saw a man involved in one of the world’s largest catfishing investigations plead guilty to manslaughter. Alexander McCartney had previously confessed to 185 charges involving over 60 child victims. Jim Gamble, the former head of… Continue reading Catfishing: Young victims 'should have hope' issue will be dealt with

Mediators are reportedly in talks with South East Antrim UDA about ending paramilitarism. The loyalist group, which is known for its involvement in organised crime, has been accused of the murder of Glenn Quinn in Carrickfergus in 2020. Quinn’s brother, Martin, welcomed the move but insisted that the group must allow witnesses to come forward.… Continue reading South East Antrim UDA 'in talks' to end paramilitarism

According to official figures, over a fifth of adults in the UK didn’t actively search for work between November 2021 and January 2022. The Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK’s economic inactivity rate was higher than it was last year, standing at 21.8% during the three-month period. This equates to 9.2 million people… Continue reading More than a fifth of UK adults not looking for work

The UK’s Energy Security Secretary, Claire Coutinho, has highlighted the urgent need for the country to construct new gas-fired power stations, as many existing plants will soon need to be retired. However, the CO2 produced by these new stations will not be captured, leading to concerns that this will threaten the country’s legally binding commitment… Continue reading New gas power plants needed to stop blackouts, Claire Coutinho to say

A competition has been launched to find an artist to create London’s first permanent Aids memorial near the former site of Middlesex Hospital which, in 1987, became the first dedicated Aids ward in the UK. The artwork will pay tribute to the lives lost during the Aids pandemic and raise awareness of the ongoing impact… Continue reading Artists bid to make Aids memorial near Diana ward

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has said it will investigate allegations made against Health Assured, one of the UK’s largest workplace mental health service providers. Speaking to BBC File on 4, 15 employees, both past and present, claimed that calls from vulnerable people were not handled correctly, citing an example of a… Continue reading Workplace mental health service firm faces investigation

The Princess of Wales has caused controversy after she admitted to altering a photograph of herself and her children that was released on Mother’s Day. The image was intended to reassure people that the princess was well after her recent surgery, but some have criticised it for fueling conspiracy theories. The photo has now been… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Kate's photo apology and Tory donor's Abbott remarks

The UK justice secretary, Alex Chalk, has announced that certain low-level offenders could be released up to 60 days early to ease overcrowding in English and Welsh jails. Last autumn, Chalk announced the release of less serious offenders up to 18 days early. The prison population in England and Wales has grown in recent years… Continue reading Prisoners could be released up to two months early to ease overcrowding