Category: UK News
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Harper Maddox
- 27 August 2025
Asylum Seeker Hotel Protests Sweep UK After Epping Forest Ruling
Anti-immigration protests spread across the UK as far-right groups target hotels housing asylum seekers. A High Court decision backing Epping Forest’s bid to close one such site sparked similar legal moves elsewhere. Demonstrations remained mostly non-violent but tense, with counter-protesters outnumbered in many towns. The government says it will overhaul the asylum appeals system while the Home Office fights new injunctions.
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Harper Maddox
- 26 August 2025
DWP payments to arrive early before August bank holiday: who gets paid on Friday 22 August
Benefit payments due over the August bank holiday weekend will be made early on Friday 22 August 2025. The change covers Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pension and other major benefits. It’s a standard shift so people aren’t left short when banks are closed, and it lands just before the new school year, helping families plan. Usual payment amounts and future dates stay the same.
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Harper Maddox
- 25 August 2025
Plane crash at Isle of Wight holiday park: tourists watch as bystanders pull two from burning wreck
Families watched in shock as a light aircraft crashed and burst into flames at Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight. The pilot and a passenger escaped with minor injuries after bystanders dragged them from the wreck. Fire crews from Newport and Ryde put out the blaze, and the park stayed open. Investigators are expected to review what happened after take-off from nearby Bembridge Airport.
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Harper Maddox
- 25 August 2025
Prince William and Kate to make Windsor their permanent home, breaking Buckingham Palace tradition
Prince William and Kate Middleton plan to move their family to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park by Christmas 2025. The eight-bedroom house is seen as their long-term base, signaling they do not expect to live at Buckingham Palace when William becomes King. The move, funded privately, points to a modern, family-first approach while they keep Kensington Palace as their London base for work.
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Harper Maddox
- 19 August 2025
Atlantic Storm Shifts UK Weather as Orange Maps Signal Wet, Windy Week for Britain
A giant Atlantic storm is set to sweep across the UK, turning weather maps orange as rain and wind replace the summer sun. Forecasters urge caution against dramatic headlines, noting rain and highland snow are normal for the season. Unsettled, wetter weather is likely to stick around, with southern England seeing highs of up to 22°C.
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Harper Maddox
- 4 August 2025
Storm Floris Slams North East: 90mph Winds Spark 'Danger to Life' Warning
Storm Floris is hammering the North East with howling 90mph winds, leading to severe weather warnings and risks to life. The Met Office issued yellow and amber alerts, warning of flying debris, power cuts, and damage to homes. Travel chaos and coastal hazards are expected as summer heat turns into wild storms.
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Harper Maddox
- 29 July 2025
UK Online Safety Act Faces Backlash as Petition Tops 300,000 Signatures Over Censorship Fears
A petition calling for the repeal of the UK's Online Safety Act has smashed the 300,000 mark as concerns mount over censorship and restrictions on free speech online. Critics argue the law stifles discussion, while the government remains firm about its benefits.
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Harper Maddox
- 22 July 2025
Landmark Water Reform: Scrapping Ofwat and Introducing Compulsory Water Meters in Britain
Britain is set for the biggest shake-up of its water sector in decades, with proposals to abolish Ofwat, mandate water metering, and establish new regional water authorities. The Independent Water Commission’s review targets ownership rules, financial health, and stronger consumer and environmental protections as bills rise and public trust wavers.
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Harper Maddox
- 20 July 2025
UK Police Seize Imported Tesla Cybertruck Over Legal and Safety Issues
UK police confiscated a privately imported Tesla Cybertruck in Manchester over missing safety certificates and design non-compliance. Authorities flagged sharp edges and structural risks, while the case was referred to Operation Wolverine. Tesla has yet to release the Cybertruck in Europe, making private imports tricky.
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Harper Maddox
- 20 June 2025
DWP Shares Tips to Cut PIP Approval Times by Up to 20 Days for Faster Decisions
The Department for Work and Pensions says new PIP claimants can speed up approvals by around 20 days by submitting stronger evidence, attending assessments quickly, and applying online. With stricter rules on the way in 2026, the DWP urges people to focus on showing daily life limitations, not just diagnoses, when applying.
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