UK

More in UK

Record Numbers of Young People Fear Long-Term Unemployment in England

A report reveals young people in England are increasingly pessimistic about their futures, fearing long-term unemployment and doubting that hard work leads to success, amid rising NEET numbers and mental health challenges.

4 min read

Young people attend the London Job Show employment fair in the Westfield shopping centre

14-Year-Old Girl Charged with Attempted Murder After Manchester School Stabbing

A 14-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following a knife attack at Co-op Academy in Manchester, where two pupils and a staff member were stabbed. The investigation is ongoing, led by counter-terror police.

2 min read

Last House in Abandoned Welsh Mining Village Set for Auction

The last house in Troedrhiwfuwch, a Welsh mining village abandoned in 1985 over landslide fears, is up for auction with a guide price of £35,000. The village once housed over 600 residents but was evacuated due to geological risks.

3 min read

Gelligaer Historical Society An old black and white photo showing houses an a park in Troedrhiwfuwch

Northern Ireland Protests End Peacefully After Two Nights of Violence

After two nights of unrest sparked by a knife attack video, protests in Northern Ireland ended peacefully following a strong police response and increased security measures.

3 min read

BBC People walk through a housing estate while a man watches from the roadside.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns Ahead of Visit, Impacting Australia-UK Relations

UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigns abruptly over defence funding, impacting Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles' visit. NSW police find human remains linked to a 2018 murder case. Treasurer Jim Chalmers defends comments on Angus Taylor's background.

4 min read

Australia’s deputy prime minister and minister for defence Richard Marles is in the UK for the annual Aukmin summit on defence issues.

Two Men Convicted in UK for Attempting to Send Weapons to Conflict Zones

Two men convicted in the UK for brokering illegal arms deals involving fighter jets and missile systems to conflict zones including Sudan and Libya.

3 min read

Getty Images Close up image of a South Sudanese man's hands holding a rifle. He is wearing green military uniform while in the distance out of vision stands more than a dozen men also in military uniforms.

List of Targeted Addresses Fuels Fear Among Belfast's Minority Communities

A circulated list of immigrant homes amid Belfast violence has heightened fears among minority communities, exposing deep-rooted racism and prompting some to consider leaving the city.

6 min read

A man works to replace the door of a terraced house, with a burnt-out car in the street

Counter-Terrorism Police Lead Probe into Manchester School Stabbing

Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into a stabbing at Manchester's Co-op Academy, where two pupils and a teacher were injured. A 14-year-old girl was arrested and detained under the Mental Health Act. Victims have been released from hospital with no serious injuries.

2 min read

BBC Outside shot of the school where it took place. A parked police car is seen , in front of the school gates. Two people walk past.

PSNI and Interpol Sought Contact with Jordan Peterson in Noah Donohoe Case

Interpol aided PSNI in contacting Jordan Peterson during the investigation into Noah Donohoe's disappearance after a digital imprint linked to Peterson appeared on Noah's phone. Extensive international enquiries confirmed no contact occurred between Peterson and Noah.

4 min read

Pacemaker Noah Donohoe, a teenage schoolboy with short black hair, smiles at the camera. He is wearing a school uniform consisting of a white shirt, a navy and green striped tie and a black blazer.

Villagers Appeal to Welsh Government Against Lidl Store Plans

Villagers opposing Lidl's supermarket plans near Llantwit Major and Llanmaes have appealed to the Welsh government, citing harm to the countryside and village identity. Lidl and council representatives argue the development offers community benefits and strong local support.

3 min read

Kieran Molloy A woman stood leaning against a metal fence in a field. She has shoulder-length blonde hair and a white shirt with a black and white striped vest jumper on. She has dark blue trousers.

Asylum Seekers Removed from Epping Hotel Over Fire Safety Issues

All asylum seekers have been removed from The Bell Hotel in Epping due to fire safety concerns amid ongoing protests and controversy surrounding the site.

3 min read

Reuters Two men walking away from the picture with only their backs visible towards the bell hotel which is surrounded by metal wire fencing.

Jeffrey Donaldson Denies Rape Allegations in Court, Calls Claims 'Simply Not True'

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson denies rape and sexual abuse allegations in court, calling claims "simply not true" and rejecting any involvement or knowledge by his wife.

3 min read

Jeffrey Donaldson in a suit and glasses carries a folder and bag while exiting a car on a wet street