2020 worst year on record for UK economy
GDP tumbled by 9.8% in total in 2020 which is the worst annual performance for over 300 years.
Boris Johnson to hold press conference at 5pm
The PM is due to address the nation at 5pm this afternoon from the Government’s new £2.6 million press room to jog people’s memories about what the new rules.
England takes first step out of lockdown
Boris Johnson is promoting the idea of a “Great British summer of sport”, with people now allowed to “resume the activities they love”.
UK government buildings asked to fly Union Jack flags
New rules set to be enforced mean that UK government buildings in Wales will be forced to fly the Union Jack Flag every single day. Union Jack Flags Required UK Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, stated the decision will be "a…
14 arrested in second night of Bristol riots
14 people were arrested for offences including breaches of Covid legislation and obstruction of a highway, with one arrest connected to Sunday’s riot.
The UK entered its first lockdown a year ago
The PM, like everyone else, underestimated how deadly and long-lasting the virus and its effects would end up being, to such an extent that we are still in lockdown, a year on.
Nicola Sturgeon misled Scottish parliament committee
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas Ross, said: “James Hamilton said it was up to the Scottish parliament to decide if the first minister told the truth.
‘UFO Alert’ as Pentagon Reportedly Ready to Unveil Report
The mystery around the more “difficult to explain” UFO sightings may be lifted in an upcoming US government report.
20 police officers injured in Bristol riots
Twelve police vehicles were damaged as vehicles were torched when an initially peaceful protest turned ugly.
Former Top Gear presenter Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51
Known as the Queen of the Nurburgring, the German was a familiar face on British television as a result of her time on the BBC’s flagship motor racing show over the years.
Raab says UK can be global ‘force for good’
The Foreign Secretary will use the speech to warn that democracies and the institutions that underpin them are facing the greatest threat since the end of the Cold War.
Government considering compulsory nature studies lessons
The target of the lessons is to help children and teenagers develop a “love of nature” and to have the information to act as “judge and jury for our own actions” on the environment.
Brits urged to get Covid vaccine despite suspensions elsewhere
AstraZeneca insists that it is safe, citing a review of available data in more than 17 million people who have been vaccinated across the UK and EU has shown no evidence of an increased risk.
UK exports to the European Union drop nearly 41% in January
UK exports to the European Union dropped by almost 41% in January as the Brexit transition period commenced, official statistics revealed today. UK exports to EU tumble UK exports to the EU decreased by £5.6 billion in January according to…
UK insists AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is ‘safe’
While the AstraZeneca vaccine is proven to prevent cases of Covid, some countries have reacted with excessive caution as they consider approving it.
Infection rate drops below 20 per 100,000 people in London borough
Despite some positive news, there are signs that the attempt to reduce cases in some areas is slowing and possibly even running into difficulties.
Ministers under pressure over foreign holidays
MPs want the initial target date of May 17 for the return of foreign holidays to remain to provide certainty for consumers and businesses as pressure mounts on ministers. The Transport Select Committee asked the Global Travel Taskforce to lay…
Human remains found in search for Sarah Everard
Detectives are still questioning a serving Metropolitan Police officer on suspicion of the murder of Sarah Everard after finding human remains. Sarah Everard investigation intensifies On Wednesday night, the police announced that human remains had been discovered in an area…
Ian St John: Former Liverpool and Scotland striker dies aged 82
Legendary ex-Liverpool striker Ian St John dies aged 82.
UK and Ireland to bid for World Cup 2030
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says UK and Republic of Ireland could launch a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Rishi Sunak announce £400m for arts sector in Budget
The Chancellor is ready to distribute £408 million to help museums, theatres and galleries in England to reopen when Covid restrictions.
Prince Philip transferred to another hospital
Prince Philip has been transferred to a different hospital after 14 days fighting an infection so that he is able to have scans on a pre-existing heart condition. Prince Philip transfers hospital It is the Duke of Edinburgh's longest ever…
St David’s Day 2021: all you need to know
Today is March 1 and therefore it is St David’s Day, so dydd gŵyl dewi hapus to everyone in Wales and Welsh people around the globe! St David's Day 2021 Even though it’s not officially a public holiday, that doesn't stop Welsh…
UK trying to find original person with Brazilian Covid variant
A coronavirus “variant of concern” first detected in Brazil has now been found in the UK.
ISIS bride Shamima Begum blocked from returning to UK
The ruling is an emphatic victory for the government’s battle against terrorism.