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British Woman Denied Passport And Licence Because She 'Legally Doesn't Exist' Due To Mum's Mistake

Caitlin Walton, who lacks a birth certificate, is unable to work or secure identification, leaving her feeling invisible and unsupported.

New British Transport Police Policy Allowing Transgender Officers To Strip Search Women Draws Outrage

The BTP's new strip search policy for transgender officers has sparked backlash, with critics citing potential violations of women's rights and concerns over degrading treatment.

Elon Musk Backs UK's 'Call A General Election' Petition That Now Has 2M Signatures: How To Sign It

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk endorsing Donald Trump and helping propel him to victory capped off a stunning political shift for the world's wealthiest man

Elon Musk has continued his war of words with UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, by apparently throwing his support behind an online petition calling for a new general election.

Westminster Bridge Attack: Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest After Fight, Three Arrested

A man remains in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during a fight on Westminster Bridge, leading to three arrests on suspicion of attempted murder.

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London Tube Drivers Offered Four-day Workweek, Pay Rise To Halt Strikes And Ease Travel Disruptions

London Underground drivers received a deal amid ongoing strikes. The proposal includes a 4.5% raise and improved working conditions.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 12, 2024

UK Junior Lawyers 'Who Haven't Seen Sunlight in Months' Asked to Work 70-Hour Weeks to Justify Their Salaries

Junior lawyers face intense pressure from rising salaries and demanding hours, prompting concerns about work-life balance and mental health.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 11, 2024

East London Introduces £1,000 Penalty For Cat-calls, Joining France And Spain In Anti-harassment Push

Barking and Dagenham council has introduced fines for catcalling and wolf-whistling following community feedback and alarming statistics on harassment.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 11, 2024

Narinder Kaur Slams Racist Backlash Over Post Questioning Kate Middleton's 'Aged' Appearance

Narinder Kaur has defended herself against racist backlash after facing criticism for her social media post questioning the Princess of Wales's "aged" appearance, asserting her right to express her views

Raisa Tan Nov 11, 2024

1000 UK Workers Begin Labour's 4-Day Work Week Trial—These 3 London Companies Show It Can Succeed

A UK pilot program is testing a four-day workweek for 1,000 workers, aiming to improve work-life balance and productivity. Previous trials showed reduced burnout and increased employee retention.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 05, 2024

Cypriot Lawyer Andreas Spyrides At Center Of $16M Fraud Dispute Over Alleged Document Forgery

Cypriot lawyer Andreas Spyrides is embroiled in a $16 million fraud dispute involving allegations of document forgery tied to assets frozen from convicted Russian fraudster Valentin Vinogradov.

Robin Madell Nov 04, 2024

In 2023, Over 15,000 UK Troops Quit The Army; Now Gen Z Troops Want WiFi, A Proper Kitchen And Ensuite Bathrooms

The Army provides infamously poor living conditions. Thus, military life is unappealing to Gen Z, who prioritise flexibility, commodity and good mental health.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Oct 28, 2024

US singer Taylor Swift arrives for world premiere of her concert movie "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" in Los Angeles

Tories Demand Answers: Why Was US Pop Singer Taylor Swift Given Taxpayer-Funded Security Reserved For British Royalty?

Labour representatives who attended Taylor Swift's Eras Tour for free are accused of bribery after the singer received VVIP security when exiting her concert at Wembley.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Oct 23, 2024

UK Health Secretary Considers Fines For No-Shows After £1B Lost Due To Skipped Doctor Appointments

Wes Streeting has suggested that no-show patients may be fined in the future because NHS lost £1 billion to nearly eight million missed NHS appointments in the last year.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Oct 23, 2024

'I Found Her With Her Head Under The Bed': British Daughter Finds Mum Dead Due To Faulty Ottoman Bed

A British woman tragically died after being trapped and asphyxiated by a faulty gas-lift ottoman bed, leading to a coroner's urgent warning about the potential dangers of such mechanisms.

Sarah Tan Oct 14, 2024

'I'm Suffering and Unable to Work': UK Woman Sues Waitrose After 2-Pound Cauliflower Knocks Her Unconscious

A UK woman is suing Waitrose after a 2-pound cauliflower fell from a high shelf, knocking her unconscious and causing long-term health issues that have left her unable to work.

Sarah Tan Oct 13, 2024

'She's Only Guilty Of Stupidity': Dad Defends 28-year-old Brit Facing 60-year US Jail Sentence For Drug Smuggling

Kimberly Hall, a 28-year-old British beautician, faces up to 60 years in a US prison for allegedly smuggling £3.5 million worth of cocaine, with her father insisting she was coerced and is "only guilty of stupidity."

Sarah Tan Oct 13, 2024

UK Shoppers Slam Herbal Essences Shrinkflation: Bottles Cut From 400ml To 275ml, But Still £2

UK shoppers are outraged over Herbal Essences reducing the size of their bottles from 400ml to 275ml while maintaining the £2 price, fuelling widespread criticism of shrinkflation practices.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Oct 10, 2024

UK's Economy Is At Risk As It Fails To Achieve Green Goals; External Collaborators Are Desperately Needed

UK's core industries are less diverse and less technologically advanced, leading to situations like that of Port Talbot Steelworks

Isabel Schatzschneider Oct 08, 2024

Westminster Sees Shocking 40% of UK Pickpocketing Crimes—Staggering 28,155 Thefts Reported

Westminster, London's busiest borough, has become the UK's pickpocketing hotspot, with a shocking 40% of the country's reported thefts occurring there.

Callum Conway-Shaw Sep 18, 2024

Finance minister Rachel Reeves is due to make a statement to parliament next week

Rachel Reeves, Who Earns £159K, Defends £3,700 Claim While Pensioners Lose Winter Fuel Payments

Rachel Reeves defended her £3,700 energy expenses to heat her second home while facing backlash for cutting winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners under new government policies.

Callum Conway-Shaw Sep 13, 2024

1700 UK Domestic Abuse And High-Risk Criminals Go Free Today Under Labour Govt's. Early Release Scheme

More than 1,700 prisoners are being let out early in England and Wales today as part of a government scheme to deal with overcrowding

Callum Conway-Shaw Sep 10, 2024

Who Is Bhim Sen Kohli? Gentle 80-Year-Old Kicked To Death By 12- and 14-Year-Olds In London; One Boy Charged For Murder

In a statement released by Leicestershire Police, the Kohli family expressed their heartbreak and described Bhim Sen as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle

Mae Lorraine Lorenzo Sep 06, 2024

Angela Rayner Sparks Outrage: Single-Person Discount For Council Tax At Risk Of Being Axed

The single-person discount automatically reduces bills by 25 per cent for taxpayers who live alone, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Callum Conway-Shaw Sep 04, 2024

Thames Water Wants To Hike Prices By Up To 59% In 2025: 'After Keeping Bills Low, Now Is The Time For Difficult Choices'

Thames Water proposes a controversial 59% hike in customer bills by 2025 to fund essential infrastructure upgrades, sparking concerns amid financial pressures on households and regulatory scrutiny.

IBTimes Reporter Aug 31, 2024

'I'm Too Poor To Hang Out With My Friends': International Student's Struggle To Survive In London

An international student in London reveals the harsh reality of financial struggles and social isolation, admitting she's "too poor to hang out with friends" due to the city's high cost of living.

Danielle Summer Aug 31, 2024

Gender Gap Hits Home: UK Sons Receive £13K More Than Daughters From Parents for First House Purchases

Parents are paying their sons more than their daughters and working women are still paid just 91p for every £1 earned by males. Why is this happening and when will it change?

Danielle Summer Aug 31, 2024

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned his new government's first budget will be 'painful'

UK Pensioners And Netizens Slam 'Double Whammy' As Energy Bills And Budget Cuts Loom

Analysis shows that energy bills this winter will be the highest on record for older people who previously received a winter fuel payment of up to £300.

Callum Conway-Shaw Aug 29, 2024

Nearly 1 in 3 UK Residents Miss Payments as Mortgage Arrears Soar by 50% Amidst Rising Interest Rates

More UK homeowners seek financial assistance from charities and lenders as their fixed-rate mortgage deals end this year. The new, higher rates are expected to hike payments by an average of £1,800 annually, raising risks of defaults and more outstanding balances with arrears.

Niloy Chakrabarti Aug 27, 2024

Firefighters had said that searching the yacht, which is resting on the seabed some 50 metres down, was a 'long and complex' operation

Body Of Hannah Lynch Found: Tech Tycoon's Daughter Was Academically Gifted And Oxford-Bound, School

Oxford-bound scholar Hannah Lynch, known for her academic brilliance, was tragically found deceased after a superyacht disaster off the coast of Sicily.

IBTimes Reporter Aug 21, 2024

Travelling To Europe? British Tourists Will Need This £6 'Visa Waiver' To Enter Effective June 2025

British travellers to Europe need a £6 ETIAS pass, which is valid for 3 years and requires biometric data.

Vinay Patel Aug 21, 2024

From £40M Net Worth To Bankrupt And Still Splurging On Plastic Surgery: Where Did Katie Price's Money Go?

Once a household name with a net worth of £40 million, Katie Price has faced a sharp financial decline, marked by repeated bankruptcies, legal troubles, and the suspension of her TikTok income, all while she considers unconventional strategies to regain her lost fortune.