You’re sure to have received one If you live in the UK, and own a mobile telephone, you’re probably familiar with the call from a rather suspect sounding voice offering you a job that’s too good to be true. It seems to be a common occurrence these days and it perhaps doesn’t come as a […]

3 weeks ago

Good news for flyers! The UK government has scrapped a number of extra charges that passengers face when flying, which aim at making the experience easier and more cost effective. These changes include stopping airlines from charging people extra to sit with their children as well as getting rid of payments to change the name […]

3 weeks ago

There were reports of blood and a knife One of the pilots involved in the FlyDubai incident may have allegedly been trying to crash the plane in a possible terror attack, Israeli officials have claimed. A hijack alert was issued on Wednesday morning, forcing a Tel Aviv-bound flight to divert to Saudi Arabia after a […]

1 month ago

Burnham has announced big plans for Labour’s re-election Andy Burnham has announced Labour will run on a manifesto to change the electoral system for the next general election. The prime minister said his party’s next manifesto will contain a “commitment to change the electoral system” and will create a “new national commission on electoral reform”. […]

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Change on the horizon Andy Burnham has vowed to bring reform to the pension triple lock from 2030. The prime minister announced the pledge today at the Labour Conference in Liverpool, at which he was making his first speech of the week. The news was announced as a way of funding the National Care Service […]

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He was sentenced today. Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott has been sentenced and jailed for child sex abuse. Last month, the 49-year-old was found guilty on two charges of “lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour towards two children,” as he was tried in a Glasgow High Court in regards to the allegations. The […]

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The raid took place across five counties More than 800 police officers have taken part in an ‘organised crime raid’ on 24 buildings across five counties in the UK. A major operation involving close to a thousand police officers took place this morning (Tuesday 29 September) as 17 people were arrested as part of an […]

1 month ago

The BBC director general said the corporation is held back by the TV licence The BBC director general has spoken out about the TV licence fee, following reports that the government is looking at new alternatives. This follows a report from last week that advisors to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy have proposed alternatives to the […]

1 month ago

Most parents were in favour A date has been confirmed for when under-16s in the UK will be banned from using social media. The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has confirmed the date when a social media ban for under 16s is set to come into force. The news was announced yesterday at the Labour Conference […]

1 month ago

The team claim they have 100% found its resting place A first look inside the “real site” of Noah’s Ark has been published following warnings from activists that the discovery “will dismantle Darwinism”. A controversial site in eastern Turkey is making headlines once again, with researchers now drilling beneath a strange mountain formation that a […]

1 month ago

He said what was happening in Gaza is the ‘opposite of genocide’ The global community had its say yesterday as Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the UN caused dozens of delegates to walk out of the assembly hall. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, the Israeli prime minister defended his country’s campaigns in Gaza, […]

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He has been charged with criminal damage Anti-migrant activist Danny Tommo, real name Daniel Thomas, has been charged with criminal damage and failing to disclose the PIN to his phone, Hampshire police have said. These charges follow on from a video which appeared to show Thomas slash a dinghy in the Channel while a rescue […]

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He announced the tour today. Macklemore has announced a Free Palestine tour with all the proceeds going to support “the Palestinian people and movement.” The American rapper announced the news today, ten days after being removed as support for Ed Sheeran on his Loop tour, following the Free Palestine speech he gave at the start […]

1 month ago

An alternative could end up being a win-lose Labour are reportedly considering scrapping the TV licence fee for a new alternative, as part of the government’s ongoing Charter Review into the future of the BBC. As per a report from The Sun, Andy Burnham’s Labour Party is looking at replacing the BBC licence fee with […]

1 month ago

Two pilots are being treated for minor injuries Emergency crews rushed to the scene of an incident involving one RAF training aircraft on Wednesday. Two pilots are being treated for what have been described as “minor injuries” by police. The incident happened in north Wales in the Pencarnisiog area of Anglesey shortly after the Hawk T2 […]

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It follows 15 charges brought against him in 2025 Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with sexual offences against two more women. The Metropolitan Police confirmed in a press release this afternoon that Westood has been charged with sexual offences against two more women. The force said the 68-year-old has been […]

1 month ago

The controversial influencer faces a number of charges. The ‘looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular has been charged with rape and drugging a woman for sex. The controversial internet personality, real name Braden Peters, is facing up to 20 years in prison after being charged with rape and drugging a woman for sex, if found guilty. He has […]

1 month ago

It’s the second technical issue in a matter of weeks in the UK Flights from a UK airport are facing notable delays after a “technical issue” with air traffic control, as per the National Air Traffic Services (NATS). Airspace is currently being restricted following an issue at the NATS Prestwick centre in Scotland, although the […]

1 month ago

It’s the second disruption in a matter of weeks Flights from a UK airport are facing notable delays after a “technical issue” with air traffic control, as per the National Air Traffic Services (NATS). Airspace is currently being restricted following an issue at the NATS Prestwick centre in Scotland, although the organisation said that this […]

1 month ago

‘This is a dream come true for the United States of America’ Donald Trump has claimed to have reached an agreement with Denmark over Greenland. The US president has long coveted the Danish autonomous territory which sits just to the north east of continental North America, and now it looks like he has got – […]

1 month ago

The plane squawked 7700 A Virgin Altantic flight has declared a midair emergency over the UK minutes after taking off. The A330 aircraft, registered G-VSXY, departed Manchester Airport at 15:10 with New York as its destination. The flight did multiple loops in the Merseyside area, to the west of Manchester, before landing back at the […]

1 month ago

Only three nations voting against, while four abstained It’s that time of the year again when the UN begins its next annual General Assembly, with 2026 marking the 81st session of attempted global diplomacy. While all recognised nations get a seat at the table, or rather curved benches, a number of states around the world […]

1 month ago

The latest blow for Sheeran A radio station has removed Ed Sheeran from the airwaves after failing to back his support acts following Macklemore’s Free Palestine speech. Sheeran has had a week to forget in comparison to his lofty career, seeing all his support acts drop out of his tour and global condemnation from fellow […]

1 month ago

Multiple airports have been closed due to ‘military operations’ in Poland’s airspace Poland has temporarily shut multiple airports due to “military operations” in the country’s airspace following Russian strikes in Ukraine. Airports in Lublin and Rzeszow have been shut “due to operations of military aviation”, according to the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency. The Operational […]

1 month ago

Police confirmed the body of a child has been found A body has been found in the search for a missing toddler, police have confirmed. Yesterday, Suffolk Police launched an emergency search operation for three-year-old Noah, who went missing from a playground in Merriam Close, Brantham, around 15:00 BST on Tuesday. The toddler was last […]

1 month ago

It would be the highest council tax hike in English history A UK borough’s council has confirmed that it is has plans to increase council tax by 94%, the highest council tax hike in English history, as per The Times. The council said that the increase would be necessary unless the government considered cuts to […]

1 month ago

Residents were evacuated overnight A UK city neighbourhood had to be evacuated overnight after a bomb squad was deployed to a property. Following a forensic search which began last week, a 35-year-old woman was charged under the Explosive Substances Act on Monday and had been remanded in custody. Police say a cordon is expected to […]

1 month ago

Everyone wants independence at the moment A village in England has just voted by an overwhelming majority to leave the UK. The small settlement of Piddington in Oxfordshire took to the polls on Tuesday (15 September) to vote on becoming independent from the UK. By Wednesday morning, the results were announced, revealing that the village […]

1 month ago

It does not make for good reading UK household bills could be set to rise substantially next January, experts have revealed. Household bills could skyrocket by 25% at the start of 2027, thanks to the Iran war driving up gas and electricity prices. This prediction comes according to analysis by Bloomberg Economics, predicting that the […]

1 month ago

He released a lengthy statement Macklemore has released an emotive statement after he claimed to have been “removed” from Ed Sheeran’s tour by the musician and his team. It was reported yesterday that Macklemore had been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following a ‘Free Palestine’ speech he gave during a gig at the start of […]

1 month ago

A statement was released by Sheeran’s tour promoter Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour following a ‘Free Palestine’ speech he gave during a gig at the start of the month. As reported by Variety, the American rapper, 43, will not appear for the remainder of Sheeran’s Loop Tour after he made headlines for […]

1 month ago

He has cancelled his engagements for today and tomorrow. Andy Burnham’s father has died following a battle with Alzheimer’s, Downing Street has confirmed. It was announced today, Monday, 14 September, that the prime minister’s father, Roy Burnham, had died. Burnham has cancelled his engagements for today and tomorrow. He was due to meet with business […]

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It comes as leaders signed an agreement of cooperation on Monday Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed an agreement of cooperation today in Cardiff calling on the “right to self-determination”. The leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein also called for the UK government to “prepare for, plan and facilitate […]

1 month ago

The leaders met in Cardiff today Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed an agreement of cooperation today in Cardiff calling on the “right to self-determination”. The leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein also called for the UK government to “prepare for, plan and facilitate constitutional change in each jurisdiction”. […]

1 month ago

The Union could soon be over… Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are to meet tomorrow to plan on gaining independence from the UK – however what this looks like for each nation differs. This comes following a report from The Telegraph which said that leaders are set to sign a “memorandum of understanding” […]

1 month ago

The Union could soon be over… Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are to meet tomorrow to plan on gaining independence from the UK. This comes following a report from The Telegraph which said that leaders are set to sign a “memorandum of understanding” at a summit in Cardiff. The leaders are also expected […]

1 month ago

Christopher Harborne has matched Ben Delo’s donation Reform UK have landed their second £36m donation in the space of 24 hours after Christopher Harborne matched Ben Delo’s £36m donation. Last night, it was revealed in The Telegraph that crypto billionaire Ben Delo had given £36m to Reform, a donation he announced under his own byline […]

1 month ago

The donation is a British record One man has been propelled into the spotlight after his record-breaking donation to Reform UK of £36m, but who really is Ben Delo? Ben Delo is making headlines becasue, his donation, which was first reported by The Telegraph, is the largest ever donation to be given to a party […]

1 month ago

He had previously been convicted in the US before being pardoned by Trump Reform UK have been given a record-breaking £36m donation by cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo. The donation, which was first reported by The Telegraph, is the largest ever one-off donation to be given to a party in British history. Delo has also been […]

1 month ago

The lasting impact and legacy of the attacks Today marked 25 years since the deadliest terrorist attack in modern history – 9/11. On this day, a quarter of a century ago, four commercial planes were hijacked, two of which were flown into the Twin Towers in New York, another into the Pentagon and one was […]

1 month ago

ABTA issued advice for customers A UK travel firm has collapsed into liquidation after 19 years of operation with all holidays cancelled. The firm had been operating for almost two decades, offering holidays across the globe. It offered destinations such as New York, Las Vegas, Egypt, Greece and Cyprus. Barnes Worldwide Travel Ltd was an […]

1 month ago

The club confirmed the news. Hull City’s Sorba Thomas was involved in a crash this morning near the Premier League club’s training ground. The club confirmed that the incident happened on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham on Friday morning and that Thomas is unharmed. Images circulating online showed a grey Land Rover Defender on its […]

1 month ago

Four people were taken to hospital Multiple people have been taken to hospital following a quadruple stabbing in South London this afternoon. As per the London Ambulance Service, the incident happened on Bromley High Street after 2pm. All four people injured in the attack have been taken to hospital with an air ambulance attending the […]

1 month ago

It comes as part of a major restructuring Another UK pub-restaurant chain has shut all its 106 sites today after operating for over half a century. The chain was founded in 1974 and enjoyed its last ever day of service yesterday (Wednesday, 9 September), before closing for good today. Beefeater closed all 106 of its […]

1 month ago

He was charged today Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with sex offences, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. The 50-year-old was charged today (Wednesday, 9 September) with six counts of sex offences after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives. Clarke faces two charges of sexual assault, three charges of voyeurism and one charge […]

1 month ago

It comes as part of a major restructuring Another UK pub-restaurant chain is to shut all its 106 sites tomorrow after operating for over 50 years. The chain was founded in 1974 and enjoyed its last ever day of service on today (Wednesday, 9 September), before closing for good tomorrow. Beefeater is set to close […]

1 month ago

It comes as Israel closed the UK consulate in Jerusalem A full list of politcians Israel has banned from entering the country has been published after Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused settlers of “ethnic cleansing” in the West Bank. Earlier today, Ed Miliband announced sanctions on Israeli goods produced in the West Bank saying that […]

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A ground stop for departures was implemented earlier today An update has been provided after an air traffic control failure left airports across the UK in chaos. The issues at the airports were first reported early on Tuesday afternoon (8 September) as aviation news site Air Live said that all flights from the Heathrow and […]

1 month ago

Israel have hit back Israel has said they will close the UK consulate in Jerusalem after Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused settlers of “ethnic cleansing” in the West Bank. Earlier today, Ed Miliband announced sanctions on Israeli goods produced in the West Bank saying that settlers are committing “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians. Speaking in the […]

1 month ago

A ground stop for departures appeared to have been temporarily implemented Major disruption appears to have hit Heathrow and Gatwick after all departures were forced to be temporarily grounded, as per reports. Aviation news site Air Live reported that all flights from the Heathrow and Gatwick had been stopped following a technical failure in air […]

1 month ago