UK Police investigating unverified claim of responsibility by New IRA for shooting of off-duty officer February 27, 2023 An unverified claim of responsibility by the New IRA for the shooting of an off-duty detective is being investigated by police in Northern Ireland. Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell has…
UK Energy price cap falls – but average household bills still expected to rise February 27, 2023 The energy regulator has reduced the cap on the amount they can charge customers but bills are still expected to increase. Ofgem has today announced the cap on the amount…
UK Energy price cap expected to fall – but bills will continue to rise February 27, 2023 Ofgem is expected to announce that it will drop its cap on the amount energy suppliers can charge by around £1,000 – but bills could still rise by an average…
UK Manchester United beat Newcastle United to win Carabao Cup February 26, 2023 Manchester United have won their first trophy under manager Erik ten Hag, beating Newcastle United 2-0 at Wembley to lift the Carabao Cup. United’s goals came from their Brazilian midfielder,…
UK Body found of missing hillwalker Kyle Sambrook and his dog February 26, 2023 The body of missing hillwalker Kyle Sambrook and his dog have been found in Glencoe, police confirm. The 33-year-old and his beagle, Bane, were seen last weekend in the Lost…
UK Killing off Greta and Dolly? The artist creating fake obituaries of cultural stars February 25, 2023 The blown-up newspaper pages displayed through the windows of an otherwise sparse, all-white gallery space in London’s busy Mayfair district stop you in your tracks. “Greta Thunberg, who has died…
UK Body found in search for actor Mackenzie Crook’s missing sister-in-law, police say February 25, 2023 Police searching for the missing sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook have found a body. Laurel Aldridge, 62, was reported missing from her home in Walberton, near Arundel, West Sussex, on…
UK King Charles was due to meet EU Commission head in final part of NI Protocol negotiations February 24, 2023 King Charles was lined up by Number 10 to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday – just as highly contentious negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol…
UK King praises ‘truly remarkable courage’ of Ukrainian people on first anniversary of Russia’s invasion February 24, 2023 The King has praised the “truly remarkable courage” of the Ukrainian people, in a message marking the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Charles, who earlier this month met with Ukraine’s…
UK Johnson calls on UK to ‘break the ice’ by sending fighter jets to Ukraine – and warns China against ‘historic mistake’ February 23, 2023 Boris Johnson has said China will be making an “historic mistake” if it supplies Russia with weapons – as he urged the UK to “break the ice” by becoming the…
UK Energy giant Drax earnings soar, raising questions about public subsidies February 23, 2023 A British company that burns wood to create electricity is the latest power giant to post soaring annual profits amid the energy crisis of 2022. Gas prices reached record highs…
UK Police officer shot ‘in front of young people at football coaching session’ in Northern Ireland February 22, 2023 A police officer has been shot in Omagh in Northern Ireland, security sources have told Sky News. The officer has been taken to hospital in Londonderry after being shot in…
UK Police enquiries ‘ongoing’ into Dan Walker bike crash February 22, 2023 Police say they are making enquiries after broadcaster Dan Walker was hit by a car while on his bike. The former BBC Breakfast presenter was struck off his bike on…
UK King Charles urged to attend Women’s World Cup in Australia February 21, 2023 The boss of Australian football has urged King Charles to come to the Women’s World Cup that his country is co-hosting with New Zealand. The FIFA tournament opens on 20…
UK Wales v England Six Nations match will go ahead as Welsh players reach strike deal February 21, 2023 Wales’ Six Nations match against England on Saturday will go ahead after potential strike action from Welsh players over a contract dispute was averted. Discussions between the Welsh Rugby Players…
UK Wales delay Six Nations squad announcement amid potential strike action February 21, 2023 Wales have delayed their squad announcement ahead of taking on England in the Six Nations on Saturday amid ongoing uncertainty of potential strike action. The row surrounds player contracts, with…
UK Body found in River Wyre identified as missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley February 20, 2023 A body found in the River Wyre has been formally identified as missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley, police said. The 45-year-old was last seen on Friday 27 January while walking on…
UK Energy bills set to rise by 20% despite expected fall in price cap February 20, 2023 Bills will rise by an estimated £500 a year despite an expected reduction in Ofgem’s household energy cap, analysts expect. The energy regulator will cap the amount households pay on…
UK King Charles receives hongi Maori greeting on visit to training camp for Ukrainian recruits February 20, 2023 King Charles has received a traditional Maori greeting, the hongi, during a visit to a military training site. The monarch pressed his forehead and nose against a New Zealander who…
UK Police recover body from river near where Nicola Bulley went missing February 19, 2023 Police searching for missing mother-of-two Nicola Bulley have recovered a body from the river near to where she went missing. “We were called today at 11.36am to reports of a…