Tag: UK News

An official report from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has revealed significant challenges in the Northern Ireland Executive’s response to the pandemic, highlighting divisions and political conflicts that hampered effective decision-making. The inquiry’s second report criticized how meetings within Stormont’s power-sharing government were deeply fragmented along party lines and frequently affected by leaks, which contributed to… Continue reading Covid decision-making in NI was 'chaotic', says inquiry

Eurotunnel, the company responsible for operating the Channel Tunnel, has announced a suspension of its projects within the UK due to what it describes as “unsustainable” taxation levels, which have rendered any future investments unfeasible. The firm revealed that it had been notified about a planned 200% increase in its business rates starting next year.… Continue reading Channel Tunnel says UK investment 'non-viable' as it halts projects

The UK government has proposed significant changes to the pathway for migrants seeking permanent settlement. Under the new plans, individuals who are legally in the country could face an extended waiting period of up to 20 years before qualifying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR). The current qualifying timeframe, which stands at five years for… Continue reading Some migrants to face 20-year wait for settled status

Icy weather is set to spread across more regions of the UK overnight, following snowfall and freezing conditions that already led to the closure of hundreds of schools and blocked roads in the worst-affected locations. The Met Office has placed several areas under yellow warnings for ice, including parts of north-east Scotland, western Wales, south-west… Continue reading Ice warnings spread across parts of UK gripped by cold snap

A 21-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to causing the deaths of three men after she lost control of her car while driving at speeds exceeding 85mph around a bend. The tragic accident occurred last July near Falkirk, when the Ford Focus, driven by Jorja Colville, crashed fatally. Colville’s passengers—Reece Williams, 23, Lewis Soden, 24, and… Continue reading Woman admits causing crash that killed three men near Falkirk

Wales will play host to Bosnia-Herzegovina in their World Cup play-off semi-final, while Northern Ireland are set to travel to Italy for their own semi-final clash. The winners of these matches will face each other in the final, with the victor of Wales’ tie earning the right to host that decisive game. Meanwhile, the Republic… Continue reading World Cup 2026 play-off draw: Wales host Bosnia, Northern Ireland visit Italy

David Carrick, a former officer of the Metropolitan Police, has been handed an additional life sentence after being convicted of further sexual offences. The 50-year-old was found guilty of multiple counts related to the sexual abuse of a girl when he was just 14 years old, as well as raping a former partner years later.… Continue reading David Carrick, ex-Met officer, given additional life sentence

Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with the investigation into missing cremated remains at A Milne Funeral Directors, which operates in Glasgow and Dumbarton. The probe focuses on allegations of fraud and improper handling of ashes. Two of the suspects, a 58-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, were taken into custody in Flint, Wales,… Continue reading Missing ashes: 70 people contact police in funeral fraud probe

Andy Burnham has yet to definitively dismiss the possibility of launching a Labour leadership campaign, following comments from Norwich South MP Clive Lewis, who expressed willingness to relinquish his seat to enable Burnham’s return to Parliament. Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has been the subject of ongoing speculation regarding a challenge to Sir Keir… Continue reading Andy Burnham refuses to rule out challenging Starmer for leadership

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has chosen not to dismiss the possibility of pursuing leadership within the Labour Party. Additionally, he has not confirmed whether he intends to serve out his full mayoral term through to 2028. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Burnham stated, “I am not going to sit here this morning and… Continue reading Andy Burnham refuses to rule out Starmer challenge