Next week, survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster await the final report from the public inquiry, hoping it will end the ongoing blame game and hold those responsible accountable. The report is expected to criticize the actions of government officials, construction companies, and material manufacturers involved in the tragedy. On June 14, 2017, the Grenfell…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense criticism from Conservative MPs and political figures for his decision to remove a portrait of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from 10 Downing Street. This move came just two months after Starmer had taken residence at the official prime minister’s residence. The painting, commissioned by former Labour Prime…
Patrick Vallance, who became a familiar face during the COVID-19 pandemic as the UK’s chief scientific adviser, has been appointed the new Science Minister under Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Following his party’s decisive victory in the July 4th general election, this decision comes as Starmer continues to place experts, rather than traditional politicians, into…
A senior analyst from Transform Drug Policy says that banning laughing gas (nitrous oxide) might be pushing users towards more dangerous drugs that are harder to notice. Imagine a young woman with a bright yellow balloon in her mouth laughing as a police car pulls up beside her. Sitting beside her in a car, her…
In a tragic incident in East London, two men have been arrested following the fatal stabbing of Jade Anthony Barnett, a 38-year-old man who used a wheelchair. The men, aged 28 and 21, are currently in custody at an East London police station as investigations continue. Incident Details: On Wednesday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police were…
Citizens Advice warns that pensioners are in for a challenging winter as the government plans to end winter fuel payments for 10 million seniors. Starting next month, those not receiving pension credit or other benefits will lose annual payments ranging from £100 to £300. Dame Clare Moriarty, who leads Citizens’ Advice, will meet with energy…
The UK Government has announced a £10.5m funding package to help UK ports prepare for the upcoming EU biometric border checks. This funding will enhance facilities and technology at key locations, including the Port of Dover, the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone, and St Pancras station in London for Eurostar services. The Entry/Exit System (EES), set…
Key Points: • Keir Starmer’s Speech: In a significant speech, Sir Keir Starmer warned that the upcoming October budget will be “painful” due to a £22 billion shortfall in public finances. He emphasized that tough decisions, including potential tax rises, are necessary but did not provide specific details. Starmer urged the public to prepare for…
The wait is over! After years of rumors, Oasis has officially announced their reunion with a 2025 UK and Ireland tour. This marks the first time since 2009 that the iconic band, led by the Gallagher brothers, will perform together. The Big News: Liam Gallagher hinted at this during his 2024 Reading Festival set, and…
Homes in Wales have the highest average number of bins in the UK, research shows, with some residents branding them ugly and dangerous. The country currently ranks second in the world for household recycling, behind only Germany, and the Welsh government says this is due to all waste being sorted. However, this means there are…