Category: UK News
Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 6 2025
Ministers have admitted that more than 30,000 UK homes received substandard insulation through ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme after a TrustMark audit found half of 60,000 installations failed. Damp, mould, and health risks are widespread, hitting areas like Luton and County Durham hard. The failures centre on solid wall insulation, raising urgent questions over oversight, contractor quality, and redress.
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Kieran Lockhart, Sep, 3 2025
Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow after flying in from Arizona, over posts he made on X in April about transgender women and women-only spaces. Police cited an allegation of stirring up hatred on grounds of sexual orientation. He was taken to hospital during questioning and later bailed with a condition not to post on X. The case has reignited debate over free speech, policing, and online harms in the UK.
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Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 27 2025
The Home Office and the Bell Hotel’s owners will ask the Court of Appeal to overturn an injunction that ordered asylum seekers to be moved out of a hotel in Epping. The council says the hotel breached planning rules by changing use without permission. The case has sparked protests and may trigger similar legal actions elsewhere, putting pressure on an asylum system already housing 30,000 people in hotels.
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Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 20 2025
A High Court judge has ordered the Bell Hotel in Epping to stop housing asylum seekers by September 2025, citing planning law breaches. The decision is fuelling debate on government housing policies and prompting other councils to consider similar action amid community unrest and legal uncertainty.
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Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 19 2025
Hurricane Erin is moving across the Atlantic and may soon disrupt the UK's heatwave, potentially ending a record-breaking dry spell. The Met Office warns that unsettled weather, including rain and wind, is likely as Erin approaches, but there is still uncertainty over its exact path and impact.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 29 2025
Starting July 2025, UK internet platforms face tough new rules to keep kids away from harmful content. Companies must filter adult material and introduce age checks using tools like facial recognition or ID scans. Ofcom will monitor compliance and can hit violators with fines. High-risk platforms will face the strictest scrutiny under the updated law.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 22 2025
The Red Arrows’ 2025 schedule includes headline appearances at major UK events with mapped times to spot their Hawk T1 jets overhead. Their tour covers VE Day 80 at Buckingham Palace, the Midlands Air Festival, Swanage Carnival, and the Blackpool Airshow. Display timings are subject to change due to weather and operational needs.
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Kieran Lockhart, Jul, 16 2025
A protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping spiraled into violent clashes after sexual assault allegations against an asylum seeker. Anti-immigration groups and anti-racism campaigners faced off, leading to riots, property damage, and police enforcing order—a stark reminder of the UK's deepening divide over immigration.
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Kieran Lockhart, May, 5 2025
For the 80th anniversary of VE Day in 2025, the UK will witness a huge RAF flypast with the Red Arrows and 22 other iconic aircraft. The celebrations include a London procession, street parties, and extended pub hours, all honoring WWII veterans and the legacy of peace.
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