The recent outbreak of violent disorder across the UK has prompted the government to take a firm stance in dealing with those engaging in criminal activities. Minister for policing, Dame Diana Johnson, emphasized that the government is committed to using “whatever it takes” to ensure that individuals involved in violent behavior are held accountable. This
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This weekend is set to witness almost 30 protests across the UK, many of which are organized by far-right activists. The demonstrations come in the aftermath of the Southport stabbings and follow violent protests that erupted earlier in the week. More than 100 individuals were arrested outside Downing Street on Wednesday, and additional arrests were
Levi Bellfield, known for his heinous crimes including the abduction and murder of 13-year-old Milly Dowler, was set to get married in prison. This raised significant opposition as he was engaged to a female visitor two years ago and was seemingly going to tie the knot behind bars. Bellfield was successful in challenging efforts to
The recent interest rate cut by the Bank of England, marking the first such cut since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been welcomed as good news. However, experts are cautioning that the road back to more favorable borrowing costs may be challenging. The Bank of England had previously raised the Bank rate 14
A shocking incident took place at London’s Oxford Circus Underground station when a homeless man, Brwa Shorsh, pushed a Tube passenger onto the tracks. The victim, Tadeusz Potoczek, a 61-year-old postman on his way home from work, narrowly escaped touching the live rail on the southbound Victoria Line. This act of violence could have resulted
On Monday, a man named Joel Verite recounted the tragic events that unfolded at the Southport stabbings. He vividly described arriving at the scene and being met with a horrifying sight – adults and children covered in blood. The emotional toll of witnessing such a scene was evident in his words as he narrated the
The government in England has recently made an offer to junior doctors, proposing a 22.3% pay rise in order to put an end to the ongoing strike actions. The British Medical Association’s junior doctors committee has agreed to present the offer to its members for consideration. This proposal, if accepted, will bring an end to
Recent reports have revealed the tragic death of one individual near Calais after a small boat attempted to cross the Channel from France to the UK. Despite the rescue of 34 other individuals from the troubled vessel, the incident highlights the increasing risks associated with these dangerous journeys. French authorities have noted that there are
The families of four young men who tragically died in a car crash in Gloucestershire have shared heartfelt tributes to them, expressing the immense grief and sadness they are experiencing. The police discovered the bodies of the four friends in a Renault Clio on the A436 in the early hours of Sunday. The authorities suspect
The family of Emily Sherwin, a 20-year-old diver who went missing off the Dorset coast, has expressed their eternal sorrow at her disappearance. Described as outgoing, loving, and loyal, Emily was last seen diving near Old Harry Rocks in Swanage on July 23. Despite the efforts of the police, HM Coastguard, RNLI, and even a