UK Police Launch Fraud Inquiry Over Post Office IT Scandal
UK police have announced they are investigating possible fraud offences committed during Britain's post office scandal, described as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British legal history.
Soaring Hospital Parking Fees in England Spark Outcry Amidst NHS Funding Concerns
The Liberal Democrats have decried this exponential rise in parking costs as a "tax on caring" and have criticised the government for falling short of its 2019 manifesto promise.
Storm Gerrit's Fury Escalates: Urgent Calls for Action as Communities Grapple with Destruction
The storm, named by the Met Office on Tuesday, left a trail of destruction, with severe weather alerts in effect on Wednesday.
Junior Doctors' Strikes Impact Emergency Services During Festive Season
The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust, responsible for managing the Cheltenham A&E, has announced the closure until 8 am on Saturday, 23 December.
NHS Strikes Continue Amid Plans For A Six Day Walkout In January
While the government's wage increase was accepted earlier this year, NHS employees have planned to intensify the strike actions across the UK.
UK PM Sunak Defends Pandemic Hospitality Scheme At Covid Inquiry
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday defended his scheme to encourage people to eat out following the first coronavirus wave, saying it was not responsible for a second wave of infections.
New Migration Requirements Are Pushing Women And Small Businesses Out Of The UK
Women, children and small businesses are bearing the brunt of the government's new anti-immigration strategies, according to experts.
Doctors In England To Stage Longest NHS Strike Ever
Hospital doctors in England plan to strike around Christmas in their longest industrial action in the history of Britain's state-run health service, after pay talks broke down Tuesday.
Home Secretary James Cleverly Signs New Ayslum Treaty in Rwanda
Cleverly said there was now no "credible" reason to block the deportation flights because the treaty addressed all the issues raised by the Supreme Court
UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Changes, Sparking Concerns in Key Sectors
The measures intended to address concerns over immigration levels, particularly in the healthcare sector, include a substantial increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas and the elimination of the 20 per cent discount for essential professions.
Fighting In Gaza Resumes As Israel Pushes Civilians Further South
The conflict between Hamas and Israel is pushing Palestinian civilians further south and making them question whether anywhere is truly safe.
UK Raises Minimum Salary For Skilled Migrant Worker Visa
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of regular migration, including raising the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa.
UK Announces Limits On Regular Migration As It Tries To Turn Polls Around
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of migration -- a key battleground in a general election expected next year.
UK Retailers Continue to Struggle From Economic Uncertainties and Changing Consumer Habits in November
The fashion and clothing sector, traditionally a cornerstone of the UK retail landscape, continues to face headwinds, according to recent reports.
Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy
The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
Sunak Accused Of Collaborating With Braverman Amid His Crack Down On Migration
After the Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda Bill unlawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that he would relentlessly continue his crackdown on migration.
UK Unveils Voter-friendly Budget With Election On Horizon
Britain's Conservative government launched plans Wednesday to stimulate growth and woo voters for the next general election, delivering a massive tax-cut sweetener for workers but also forecasting sharply lower growth and stubbornly high inflation.
Full List Of Travel Chaos UK Is Facing Ahead Of December Vacations
Several train strikes are set to take place next month in the UK.
McDonald's UK Boss Says Fast-food Chain Faces Weekly Sex Abuse Claims
McDonald's boss in Britain said Tuesday the US fast-food giant faces "one to two" sexual harassment allegations from workers every week, as he vowed to tackle the issue recently exposed by the BBC.
UK Ministers Urged to Expand Financial Support for Cost of Living Crisis
With the cost of household gas and electricity remaining notably elevated, the cost of living crisis continues to plague Britons.
Report Says British Women Are The World's Biggest Binge Drinkers
A recent OECD report has left British women labelled as "unattractive" for being the biggest binge drinkers – compared to women in other countries.
Researchers Say That UK Businesses Could Benefit More From Immigration
Sunak's focus on the "overall migrant figures" has been dubbed as an "obsession" that does not recognise the contribution of skilled migrants to British businesses.
Labour Shadow Minister Quits Front Bench over Gaza Stance
Tens of thousands of people continue to rally in support of a ceasefire, amid police warnings that anyone showing support for Hamas could face arrest.
UK Government Invest £118 Million to Make Britain 'AI match-fit'
These latest investments represent the Government's attempt to place Britain at the forefront of AI development and regulation.
The Palestinian Dispossessed: Bearing Witness to the Nakba
Mounir is from the last living generation that experienced the Nakba, the expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians from the Holy Land in 1948. This is his story.
Britons Who Fled Gaza Have 72 Hours To Leave Egypt
While the assault on Gaza continues, British nationals who have been evacuated to Egypt have been pushed to acquire valid UK visas within three days for family members.
IDF Explain Jabalia Bombing And Critically Injured Leave Gaza
The Jabalia refugee camp has been hit by Israeli airstrikes twice in the past 24 hours. At the same time, the Rafah crossing was been opened to the first group of foreign nationals and critically injured persons.
UK Prepares To Host Global Leaders' Gathering On AI
The UK government will welcome foreign political leaders, tech industry figures, academics and others this week for a two-day summit billed as the first of its kind on artificial intelligence (AI).
What Does A 10% Rise In The Real Living Wage Mean For Struggling Low-Paid Workers?
A 10 per cent rise in the real living wage will be a "lifeline" for 460,000 workers struggling with low pay but minority ethnic workers are still disproportionately paid the lowest wages.
Study Finds UK Entertainment Industry's Failure to Protect Sexual Assault Victims
A study from the University of York disclosed that sexual harassment victims in the UK's entertainment industry are still in distress after speaking out.