Police were slow to respond to a protest that brought traffic around the Port of Dover to a standstill for several hours, according to the leader of Dover District Council. Kevin Mills said the demonstration appeared to be exceptionally well organised. He told the BBC that protesters caught several agencies off guard when they arrived… Continue reading Dover Protest: Council Boss Criticises Police Response
Police have appealed to a woman involved in a protest incident at the Reform UK conference in Birmingham to come forward. West Midlands Police said officers are aware of footage showing an incident involving a female protester. However, the force said it has not received a formal complaint. Police now want the woman to contact… Continue reading Reform UK Conference Police Appeal for Protester
The Reform UK tax-free allowance could rise from £12,570 to £15,000 if the party wins the next general election. Robert Jenrick, Reform UK’s economic spokesman, has promised to introduce the increase within the first 100 days of taking office as chancellor. He said the measure would give workers more money at a time when household… Continue reading UK Tax-Free Allowance Could Rise to £15,000
Hundreds of masked protesters opposing Channel migrant crossings blocked roads near the Port of Dover in southern England on Saturday. The demonstration briefly disrupted ferry traffic between the UK and France. Protesters blocked roads leading to the busy ferry terminal during the morning. The Port of Dover said traffic was “free flowing” again around noon.… Continue reading Dover Port Protest Disrupts UK-France Ferry Traffic
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says the party has “taken no illegal money” after an undercover investigation raised questions about a proposed £500,000 foreign donation. Speaking to reporters at Reform UK’s annual conference, Farage said the party had “done nothing wrong”. He also said Reform takes electoral compliance seriously but needs to improve its internal… Continue reading Farage Says Reform UK Took No Illegal Money
Four schools in the South Bank area will close early on Friday because of expected crowds and traffic disruption linked to the funeral of an A66 crash victim. The funeral of 23-year-old Jakub Matusiak is expected to draw large numbers of people to Middlesbrough. School leaders made the decision after discussing the potential impact with… Continue reading A66 Crash Funeral Prompts Early School Closures
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of delaying plans to increase defence spending, saying Britain must act now in response to growing international threats. Badenoch said a Conservative government would raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030. She said the increase would require around £10bn a year and outlined… Continue reading Defence Spending: Badenoch Attacks Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has praised closer cooperation between the United Kingdom and European Union as he held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in London. The two leaders met at 10 Downing Street on Thursday to discuss a range of issues affecting both countries. Their talks included illegal small boat crossings in the English… Continue reading UK-EU Ties: Burnham Meets Macron in London
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced his first Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday as UK borrowing costs climbed to their highest level in 18 years. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch used the session to challenge Burnham over his spending plans, rising government debt and the possibility of further tax increases. Meanwhile, Burnham defended his economic approach and… Continue reading UK Borrowing Costs Rise as Burnham Faces Badenoch at PMQs
Four people have appeared in court over the death of a baby girl in Sheffield. Police found the newborn at a house in Holywell Heights, Wincobank, on Sunday. The baby, known as Baby S in court, had suffered multiple stab wounds. Andrea Skopova, 20, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court. Peter Horvath, 19, Nina Horvathova, 37,… Continue reading Baby girl’s murder: Four appear in court
