Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to deliver his first major speech in which he will warn the UK population that life is “going to get worse” before it improves. This warning comes as Parliament prepares to return after a shortened summer recess. Sir Keir plans to continue his criticisms of the previous government,
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With the recent announcement of cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners, many elderly individuals like Roy William Roots, age 90, are left worried about how they will manage through the winter months as energy prices continue to rise. The decision to limit the winter fuel payment to only those who receive pension credit or
The recent sinking of a superyacht off the coast of Sicily has shocked the world, claiming the lives of several prominent individuals including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch. This unfortunate incident has not only resulted in the loss of lives but has also left many questions unanswered regarding the events leading up to the tragedy.
The tragic news of the sunken superyacht off the coast of Sicily has brought grief and despair as the recovery efforts uncover five bodies by divers. With four bodies already ashore, the search for the fifth is set to continue in the upcoming days. The loss of lives, including that of the yacht’s chef, Recaldo
In a gesture of support to the community of Southport after the tragic knife attack, the King has planned a visit to meet with some of the children who survived the attack. His Majesty is set to have a private meeting with the young survivors and their families at The Hart Space community centre. This
Parents in England are now facing increased fines if their children are taken out of school without permission, as new guidance from the Department of Education comes into effect. The Department of Education announced earlier this year that fines would be considered for unauthorised absences when a child misses five days of school. The fines
The issue of overcrowding in British jails has reached a critical point as a plan known as Operation Early Dawn is set to be implemented. This emergency plan aims to address the lack of space in prisons by holding defendants in prison cells for longer periods until space becomes available, particularly if they are remanded
According to an infectious diseases expert, a new, deadlier variant of mpox, clade 1b, is highly likely to already be present in the UK. This strain has been confirmed in Sweden and Pakistan after originating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The World Health Organization has declared it a global health emergency due
In the aftermath of the recent violent disorder in England and Northern Ireland, two men have received some of the longest jail terms handed out. David Wilkinson, aged 48, was sentenced to six years behind bars for his “prominent role” in the riots that took place in Hull. He was part of a violent mob
The A-level exam results for 2025 have shown a slight increase in the number of students achieving top grades. This year, the number of A* grades increased by 0.4% from last year, reaching 9.3%, while the number of A*-A grades went up by 0.6%, reaching 27.8%. Despite being a marginal increase, it is worth noting