Sir Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed on the “importance of refining” the UK’s training of Ukrainian forces to “bolster” the country’s defence. In a call with the Ukrainian…
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UK: Christmas Eve flights disrupted due to fog
Flights to and from the Channel Islands have been delayed, diverted or cancelled because of poor weather. Tuesday’s forecast in both Guernsey and Jersey is overcast and misty, with fog…
UK: Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years
Chocolate maker Cadbury has been dropped from the list of royal warrants for the first time in 170 years. The Birmingham-based chocolatier was awarded its first royal warrant as chocolate…
UK: Authorities unlawfully detained migrants on Diego Garcia- Judge
Sri Lankan Tamil migrants were unlawfully detained for years on the remote British territory of Diego Garcia, a judge has ruled.In 2021, dozens of Tamils became the first people ever…
UK: Breathalyser designer banned for drink-driving
One of the designers of breathalysers, the device used by police to detect if motorists have had too much alcohol, has been banned for drink-driving. Richard Lacey, 70, pleaded guilty…
UK: Heathrow cancels flights as wind hits festive travel
Strong winds are continuing to cause some travel disruption in parts of the UK as millions of people travel ahead of Christmas. Heathrow said around 100 flights had been cancelled…
UK: Car covered in Christmas lights stopped by police
A motorist who decked out the exterior of their car in Christmas lights was stopped by police who said it was not safe and could distract other drivers. Officers admitted…
UK: Strong winds disrupt Christmas getaway travel
Strong winds have caused some travel disruption in parts of the UK as millions of people travel ahead of Christmas.Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place for Scotland, and…
UK: Black cab manufacturer set to axe jobs
Up to 45 workers at a black cab manufacturer are set to lose their jobs. London Electric Vehicle Company said the move was part of plans to “drive efficiencies” across…
UK: Three men jailed for kidnapping and assaulting man
Three men have been jailed for kidnapping another man, in an effort to get information about a relative. Lee Ingleheart, 41, Hassan Noor, 31, and Dean Meaker, 58, were convicted…