Tag: UK News

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been notified after officials at Stormont released a review into convicted sex offender Michael McMonagle’s use of public funds while working for Sinn Féin. The report found that McMonagle, who worked as a Sinn Fein press officer while also being employed by Michelle O’Neill and a Sinn… Continue reading Sinn Féin: Review published following ex press officer scandal

The public inquiry examining the crimes of child serial killer Lucy Letby has reported that two baby deaths linked to the hospital where she worked are being investigated by police. According to a document prepared by the legal team of the Thirlwall Inquiry, 13 deaths occurred at the Countess of Chester’s neonatal unit between 2015… Continue reading Police still probing two baby deaths – Letby inquiry

Authorities in Iraq have arrested three individuals in the Kurdistan Region for their alleged involvement in a global people smuggling network that transported migrants to the United Kingdom and Europe. The group, including two bankers and one middle-man, are accused of affiliating with the same network as Amanj Hasan Zada, who was sentenced to jail… Continue reading Three arrested in Iraq over alleged UK people smuggling links

Tony Slattery, the British actor and comedian famous for his improvisational skills on Channel 4’s Whose Line Is It Anyway?, has died at the age of 65 following a heart attack. Sir Stephen Fry led tributes to his former colleague and friend, describing him as “a screamingly funny deeply talented wit and clown”. Slattery starred… Continue reading Tony Slattery: Whose Line Is It Anyway? comedian and actor dies aged 65

The Metropolitan Police has named two persons of interest in connection to the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in south-east London. The incident occurred on a 472 double-decker bus on Woolwich Church Street on January 7, and the victim, Kelyan Bokassa, died shortly after being attacked. Despite the investigation, no arrests have been made.… Continue reading Kelyan Bokassa: Two teens sought over killing of boy on bus

Market turbulence has recently seen the price of servicing UK debt increase, calling for UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to go “further and faster” to increase economic growth. Stronger pressures on public finances have occurred after government borrowing costs reached their highest point in years. The Chancellor acknowledged the scale of the challenge and criticised Conservative… Continue reading Rachel Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs

Tulip Siddiq, a Treasury minister, has resigned from her position amid pressure over an investigation into corruption in Bangladesh. The former Labour MP for Hampstead and Highgate referred herself to Sir Keir Starmer’s standards adviser, Sir Laurie Magnus, but maintains her innocence. Siddiq was the subject of an investigation last month over allegations that her… Continue reading Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister

The Princess of Wales, Catherine, has recently visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London in order to thank the staff and support other cancer patients. She met with medical personnel and with people who are currently undergoing treatment, empathetically sharing with them her own experiences with the disease and the often tough side effects of… Continue reading Kate thanks staff at cancer hospital where she was treated

Police in Aberdeen have said they are not treating the disappearance of two Hungarian sisters from the city as a criminal investigation. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who are both 32 and live in Aberdeen, went missing on 7 January. The triplets were last seen at Victoria Bridge in the city centre at around 2.12am on… Continue reading Hunt for missing sisters in Aberdeen is not a criminal case, police say

Recently declassified documents from MI5 have been released to the public, revealing insights into the world of espionage. The National Archives in the UK is displaying these documents as part of a new exhibition, featuring the accounts of some of the country’s most notorious spies. The newly released collection includes the paper version of the… Continue reading MI5's tips for spies and confessions revealed in new exhibition