As temperatures continue to plummet, the UK braces itself for what could be the coldest January night in 14 years. Sky News weather presenter, Joanna Robinson, predicts that parts of Scotland could experience lows of -15C, marking the lowest temperature on a January night since 2010. This bone-chilling weather is not limited to Scotland alone;
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The Post Office scandal, which unfolded between 1999 and 2015, remains in the spotlight as witnesses, including campaigner Alan Bates, testify before the parliamentary Business and Trade Committee. This scandal revolves around the faulty Horizon IT system developed by Fujitsu, which led to the wrongful conviction of over 700 sub-postmasters and mistresses. Last week, under
Following a tip-off from the Daily Express, the Metropolitan Police has arrested six individuals in connection with a suspected plot to disrupt the London Stock Exchange. The activists, associated with a group called Palestine Action, allegedly intended to cause damage and prevent the building from opening for trading. This article examines the details of the
Yvonne Tracey, a woman who dedicated over three decades of her life working for the Post Office, has made the decision to challenge Sir Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, in the upcoming general election. Sir Ed, a former postal affairs minister, represents the Kingston and Surbiton constituency in southwest London, where Yvonne
The Met Office has recently issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice that will be in effect during the upcoming weekend and into the following week. These alerts have been put in place to caution individuals about the likelihood of travel disruption, especially in the northern parts of Scotland on Sunday and Monday. Additionally,
The UK has been holding a late-night cabinet call to discuss UK and US military strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels following recent attacks in the Red Sea. The meeting, led by Rishi Sunak, started at 7.45pm and included senior figures such as Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle. This comes after
The recent attack on Houthi targets in Yemen by British and US forces has sparked a renewed escalation of the ongoing conflict. This article will critically analyze the response of the international community to the Houthi targets and the implications this may have on the future of the region. The strikes carried out by warship-launched
Living in a safe and comfortable home is something that many of us take for granted. However, for Shelby Atherton, a young mother in Rochdale, this was far from her reality. After moving into a two-bedroom flat in October 2023, Shelby soon discovered that her new home was plagued with a serious mould and damp
In a passionate plea to the UK government, acclaimed actor Idris Elba has called for an immediate ban on the sale and possession of machetes and so-called zombie knives. Elba, known for his role in the hit TV series Luther, has launched a campaign named “Don’t Stop Your Future” to address the rising issue of
The recent extreme weather event triggered by Storm Henk has once again highlighted the urgent need for the government to take immediate action to address climate change and enhance flood resilience. The devastating floods have affected over 1,800 properties, causing significant damage and disruption to homeowners across the country. However, despite the growing frequency of