Browsing: UK News

Boris Johnson has for British troops to be committed to peacekeeping duties at the Ukrainian border as part of any ceasefire deal. The former Prime Minister told the Daily Telegraph that peace-keeping responsibilities should be handled by a multinational group of Western nations. “I don’t think we should be sending in combat troops to take on the Russians,” he said.

  Households could be issued up to four bins to separate waste as part of new guidance given to local councils in a bid to…

Creatures can converse and share their stories by voice or text through visitors’ mobile phones at Museum of Zoology. If the pickled bodies, partial skeletons…

Employer national insurance raid could lead to 130,000 jobs being slashed The government’s hike to employers’ national insurance could cost as many as 130,000 jobs, according to…

Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife guilty of spying for Iran after admitting prison escape Former soldier Daniel Khalife has been found guilty of spying for Iran, but…

Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 at Anfield last night in the latest Champions League match – and it was a thriller! McCallister opened the scoring before Mbappe missed a penalty for Madrid, then Mo Salah missed a penalty – and then finally Gakpo found the back of the net to give the Reds a 2-0 win.

Police are continuing investigations into the late Harrods owner Mohammed al-Fayed who has been accused by at least 100 women of sexual assault and rape. If the allegations prove true his crimes could be on the scale of Jimmy Saville. There are also reports that associates of Al Fayed are “being probed on claims they enabled his sex abuse.”

Many of the news sites – in print and online – continue to offer their reaction to the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as civilians start to return home. Many are expressing hopes that a similar ceasefire could be seen in Gaza.

The upcoming Friday vote on assisted dying in the UK is another trending topic as MPs express their stance on the matter. It’s expected to be a tight call.

Frost and fog slowly clearing from most areas to leave a dry day with some bright and sunny conditions, though chilly where the fog persists.…

What’s on the front page of The National? The front page of The Irish News this morning – 28/11/2024 – reports Chinese gangsters controlled drugs…

UK FACING LEGAL CHALLENGE OVER WEAPONS SALES UK FACING LEGAL CHALLENGE OVER WEAPONS SALES What’s on the front page of The National? The front page…

What’s on the front page of the Western Mail?  The front page of the Western Mail this morning – 28/11/2024 – reports on pensioners murdered…

What’s on the front page of The Guardian? The front page of The Guardian this morning – 28/11/2024 – reports that police believe Mohammed Al Fayed…

What’s on the front page of the Metro?  The front page of the Metro this morning – 28/11/2024 – reports on Tuesday night’s Euromillions jackpot…

A variety of topics feature on the front page. Several front pages cover the new allegations against the late Mohammed Al-Fayed. Police have said 90 women have now come forward with allegations, including an allegation from someone who – at the time – was “just 13.”

Domestic news features on the rest of the papers including the latest from No 10 and the UK-wide hunt for the Euromillions jackpot winner!

Elsewhere, most of the papers reflect on the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah which came into effect in Lebanon in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The back pages are dominated by Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Clearer weather is forecast as Storm Conall moves on to the Netherlands. Transport was disrupted on Wednesday as heavy rainfall battered southern parts of the…

The ghost of Tony Gregory canvasses Dublin’s north-inner city during election time. Among some of the candidates there are fervent expressions of a wish to…

Prisoners denied dignity while receiving NHS care, watchdog finds Health Services Safety Investigation Body reveals difficulties inmates have when they leave jail for treatment A…

Ninety further victims have been identified by detectives investigating Mohamed Al Fayed and the sex abuse scandal. The new claims relate to allegations of rape…

Electric car targets under review as backlash grows There is a growing row between the government and the car industry over electric vehicle sales targets…

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon makes much of the news today bringing an end to a year of fighting. The deal, brokered by France and the US, came into effect at 04:00 local time on Wednesday. Thousands of Lebanese civilians have started returning to their homes in the south, but Israel warns it is not yet safe to return to certain areas.

Britain is set to be battered by another storm – Storm Conall, which will bring heavy rain to south-east England and endanger areas already dealing with flooding from Storm Bert. As of Wednesday morning, there were 99 flood warnings in England, including a severe “danger to life” notice for the River Nene in Northamptonshire, as well as four in Wales.

The upcoming assisted dying bill vote makes the UK news – in print and online – as MPs prepare for Friday’s vote. MPs will get their first chance to debate and vote on Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in principle on Friday. Leadbeater said she expected the vote to be “very close”.

Manchester City’s 3-3 draw finds plenty of space in the UK media. It’s now the sixth game without a win – and more concerningly, City led by 3-0 into the second half.

Locally heavy rain will clear slowly eastwards across central and southern England and Wales, with skies brightening in the west. Gales possible in the southeast.…

DWP benefits news December 2024 Across the UK, millions continue to struggle as the rampant inflation of the past few years has left essentials costing…

The government’s net zero electric car plan features on several front pages this morning after backlash from the car industry. The papers highlight comments from car company Vauxhall which says rules designed to boost EV uptake in the UK have played a role in its decision to close its van factory in Luton.

Other domestic political topics feature on Wednesday’s front pages including Labour’s plans to help people get back to work and free school meals for primary school children.

On the international front, a ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah has started after more than a year at war.

Bad phone signal hinders our ticket sales, says Fringe chief She warned without greater investment and policy changes to improve the affordability of accommodation and…

Princess of Wales shares behind-the-scenes glimpse of Christmas carol concert. Buckingham Palace will be undergoing huge upheavals in the coming months as the £369m refurbishment closes…

Steve McQueen photography exhibition offers fresh take on history of protest in Britain Director showcases images of the suffragettes, Kinder Scout trespasses and anti-fascist protests…