Tag: UK News

A police officer of the Metropolitan Police stated in a tribunal that race was not a factor in the stop of athlete Ricardo dos Santos. Dos Santos and his partner, sprinter Bianca Williams, accuse the officers of racially profiling them during the stop and search in July 2020. The hearing is investigating allegations of gross… Continue reading Bianca Williams: Met PC denies race was a factor in athlete pursuit

A man has been identified as the victim in a shooting that took place on a street in south-west London. The Metropolitan Police were summoned to the scene on Shuttleworth Road in Battersea following reports of gunfire at approximately 9:50 pm (BST) on Thursday. The injured man was discovered by officers and paramedics, who administered… Continue reading Battersea shooting: Rico Andrews named as murder victim

Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has expressed concern about his wife’s parents who are stranded in Gaza, as he has unequivocally denounced Hamas’ attacks on Israel. The Scottish politician stated that his in-laws were visiting sick loved ones and now have no way to get out of Gaza. Although the Israelis have urged them to… Continue reading Hamas Israel attacks: Humza Yousaf's in-laws trapped in Gaza

The UK government is said to fear that over 10 British citizens may have died or gone missing in Israel following an attack by Hamas over the weekend. Nathanel Young and Bernard Cowan are the two Britons confirmed to have already died in the debacle, whilst others remain at large. Amongst the 700 people to… Continue reading Israel-Gaza attacks: More than 10 Britons feared dead or missing

Thousands of women in Northern Ireland will have their smear test results reviewed as part of a major investigation of cervical screening dating back to 2008. Some of the 17,500 women being affected will have to have new smear tests carried out. The Southern Trust says it plans to contact all affected women beginning from… Continue reading Cervical cancer: 17,500 women to have smear tests re-checked

The chief rabbi has expressed his concern for the Jewish community in the UK, saying that it is rare for a Jewish family in the country not to be affected by recent events in Israel. Sir Ephraim Mirvis said it was a “time of mourning, of deep grief, and of enormous worry” for the community.… Continue reading Every Jewish family in UK affected by attack on Israel, says chief rabbi

Lawyers representing the UK home secretary have reassured the Supreme Court that the UK can have confidence in Rwanda’s ability to provide asylum seekers with humane treatment. The lawyers are attempting to overturn an earlier ruling from the Court of Appeal, which blocked the UK government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda, due… Continue reading Rwanda can be trusted, Supreme Court told

A mother and daughter have shared their experience of narrowly escaping a landslide that swept away their car while travelling on the A83 in Argyll. Fiona and Kiera Smith had been on their way to Ayr for a birthday celebration when their vehicle became stuck on rubble near the Rest and Be Thankful. A police… Continue reading Mother and daughter 'lucky to be alive' after landslide

A 37-year-old woman has died after what has been described as a “tragic accident” at Beddau RFC, Rhondda Cynon Taf, a Welsh rugby club. Emergency services were called to the scene around 10 PM BST last Saturday after the woman reportedly “collapsed and died.” The authorities have informed the coroner and are continuing to investigate… Continue reading Beddau: Woman dies in 'tragic accident' at rugby club

Doctors have told a High Court judge that a critically ill baby with mitochondrial disease is dying. Indi Gregory is being cared for at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, but the hospital has told the court that it can do no more for her and has asked to end her treatment. Indi’s parents want… Continue reading Indi Gregory: Critically ill baby girl is dying, judge told