Tag: UK News

The UK Covid Inquiry has heard from groups representing victims of Covid vaccines who have been left unsupported throughout the pandemic. Kate Scott, a member of the group Vaccine Injured and Bereaved UK (VIBUK), told the inquiry that the group “felt like they were almost being pushed into the shadows during the pandemic”, while a… Continue reading Families failed by Covid vaccines tell inquiry of their pain

In a recent letter obtained by BBC News, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander admitted that spending to improve Wales’ railways has been at a “low level” in recent years. Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan hailed the statement as a first-time admission from UK ministers that Welsh railways are currently underfunded. Despite no new funding announcements, talks… Continue reading High Speed 2: Welsh railways underfunded, UK government admits

Questions have arisen regarding whether new City Minister Emma Reynolds can make decisions concerning the UK’s dealings with China. Reynolds was appointed by Sir Keir Starmer after Tulip Siddiq’s resignation amid pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh. Reynolds’s background raises concerns about conflict of interest, as she served as the director of public affairs… Continue reading New City minister's pro-China stance under scrutiny

A woman was killed by gunfire outside a church in north-west London, leading to the arrest of Tahjin Sommersal, an 18-year old man from Feltham. Michelle Sadio, 44, was attending a wake when she was shot outside the River of Life Elim Pentecostal Church in Harlesden. Two men aged in their 30s were also injured… Continue reading Michelle Sadio: Murder charge after fatal shooting outside church

The marginal fall in the headline rate of inflation in the UK may seem insignificant, but it signals some much-needed relief for the country’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves. A drop of 0.1% in December 2024 took the inflation rate to 2.5%, almost at par with expectations, mainly due to lower hotel prices and a small increase… Continue reading UK inflation: Why a small drop matters to you

The United Kingdom is urging incoming US President, Donald Trump, to consider the planned handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Efforts were made to sign the treaty before President-elect Trump’s inauguration, and it was expected that the Mauritian cabinet would approve the proposal on 18 January. Although the UK plans to hand over the… Continue reading Trump has right to consider deal over Chagos Islands – Downing Street

Brother Jozsef Huszti has revealed that his sisters, Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who have been missing since 7th January, had not informed their family that they planned to leave their rented flat in Aberdeen. The sisters – part of a set of triplets and originally from Hungary – had been living in Scotland for around… Continue reading Huszti sisters: Family unaware missing women had ended tenancy

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to find “every conceivable way” to prevent former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams from receiving compensation. Adams is currently blocked, along with around 400 other people, from claiming compensation for unlawful detention due to the Legacy Act. Labour has started the process of repealing the act, but several… Continue reading Gerry Adams: PM says government will try to block payout

The resignation of Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh was questioned by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch during a session in Parliament. It was reported that Siddiq referred herself to the prime minister’s standards adviser after questions were raised with regards to her connections to her aunt, who had been removed as… Continue reading Starmer grilled again about ex-Treasury minister Siddiq during PMQs

A toddler has died after suffering a “fatal medical episode” at a nursery in Bootle, Merseyside, according to police. Emergency services were summoned to Early Learners Day Nursery after the incident. Merseyside Police has launched an investigation into the child’s death, which happened on Tuesday afternoon. The child was rushed to the hospital, where he… Continue reading Bootle death: Boy, 2, dies after 'medical episode' at Early Learners Day Nursery