Tag: UK News

The UK’s regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), is conducting an investigation into whether Google has too much power in online search. Google accounts for 90% of UK web searches and the CMA is investigating whether it is using its dominant position to damage competition or restrict users’ choice. This is the CMA’s first… Continue reading Google faces UK investigation over search dominance

The pound and UK government borrowing costs have experienced some stabilisation following a period of upheaval. The currency initially grew somewhat early on Tuesday but then dropped back under $1.22, a figure close to its lowest since November 2023. Meanwhile, interest rate measures for UK government borrowing experienced a slight decline, although they still remained… Continue reading Market nerves continue with Rachel Reeves set to face MPs

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A baby girl has died in Pembrokeshire in Wales after a man drove a car into her pram in a multi-storey car park on 2 January, an inquest opening has heard. Sophia Kelemen was airlifted to hospital after the crash but passed away on 3 January. The incident occurred on the final day of the… Continue reading Tenby crash: Six-month-old died after car hit pram – inquest

Labour MP for Rotherham, Sarah Champion, has called for a full national inquiry into grooming gangs in the United Kingdom. Champion stated that only a full investigation would be able to “restore faith in our safeguarding systems,” adding to calls from other politicians such as the Conservatives and Reform UK. Champion’s comments come after tech… Continue reading Rotherham MP Sarah Champion backs national grooming inquiry

Police discovered the body of a man in undergrowth adjacent to the motorway, leading to the closure of the M1 in both directions near Watford between junctions five and six. The closure, which occurred at approximately 3:00 pm GMT on Monday, caused substantial delays during the evening rush hour whilst officers worked to determine the… Continue reading M1 shut near Watford after body found in undergrowth

Sheree Black, whose 14-week-old son Cameron was murdered by his father Ryan Leslie in 2008, has spoken out against Leslie’s potential release on parole. In 2011, Leslie was given a minimum 17-year life sentence for the murder, but he is due to be considered for parole soon. As a precondition for this consideration, Ms Black… Continue reading Sheree Black: Mum says baby's killer should never be released

The death of a young mother, Kiena Dawes, who suffered prolonged domestic abuse, has resulted in three police officers facing misconduct hearings. Ms. Dawes, 23 years old, left a note on her mobile phone before she took her own life saying her 30-year-old partner Ryan Wellings had killed her. One Lancashire Police officer faces disciplinary… Continue reading Kiena Dawes: Police misconduct hearings after mum's death

Emma Raducanu kicked off her season with a hard-fought win over Russian 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Australian Open 2025. Despite facing disruptions due to a back injury, the British number two won the match 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-2). The game proved to be a challenging one for Raducanu as she lost serve six… Continue reading Australian Open 2025 results: Emma Raducanu begins her season with scrappy first-round win over Ekaterina Alexandrova

UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has met with survivors of grooming gangs in Oldham and Rotherham. Speaking to GB News, she described the meeting as “quite shocking” and said it was “extraordinary” hearing victims describe going “to the authorities multiple times… and in one particular case the police actually handed her, a 12-year-old, into… Continue reading Kemi Badenoch describes 'quite shocking' meeting with grooming gang victims