Category: UK
MPs question value of billions in subsidies granted to Drax power plant
A government spending watchdog has questioned the value of the multi-billion pound subsidies granted to the Drax power plant in North Yorkshire – and said [more…]
UK consumer confidence dips to lowest level since 2023 amid tariff concerns
Consumer confidence in the UK has fallen to the lowest level for more than a year amid concern that Donald Trump’s trade wars could further [more…]
Cyclists who kill pedestrians could be jailed for life under new law in England and Wales
Cyclists who kill pedestrians by dangerous cycling could face life imprisonment in England and Wales under new amendments to the crime and policing bill. The [more…]
Only three people ever prosecuted for covering up England’s illegal sewage spills
Water company bosses have entirely escaped punishment for covering up illegal sewage spills, government figures show, as ministers prepare to bring in a new law [more…]
English schools left to subsidise infants’ free meals after 3p funding increase, say leaders
Primary schools in England will be forced to subsidise free school meals for infants from their own budgets after the government’s “pitiful” 3p increase in [more…]
UK seeks global green investors with windfarm cash and planning policies
The UK is to woo global green investors, including those scared away from the US by the actions of Donald Trump, by offering cash and [more…]
NHS staff fatigue poses ‘significant’ threat to patient safety, watchdog warns
NHS staff are so tired they are dying in car crashes and posing a major threat to patients, the service’s safety watchdog will warn on [more…]
Police launch manhunt after convicted murderer flees open prison in Scotland
Police have launched a manhunt after a convicted murderer escaped from an open prison in Scotland. Raymond McCourt, 59, was reported missing from HMP Castle [more…]
Rachel Reeves dashes hopes of early breakthrough in UK-US trade deal
Rachel Reeves has dashed hopes of an early breakthrough in trade talks with the Trump administration, stressing that the UK is “not going to rush” [more…]
Gas leak from lorry in Oldham prompts local evacuation
Emergency services were called out to a chemical and gas leak from a lorry in Greater Manchester on Wednesday. Video footage circulating on social media [more…]
