UK Passport Fees Set to Rise from April 10: Impact on Travellers and Public Finances
The UK Government has announced an increase in passport application fees effective from today, 10 April 2025. The Home Office…
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University of Nottingham Plans to Cut 250 Jobs Amid Financial Struggles
The University of Nottingham is facing significant financial difficulties, leading the institution to announce plans to cut up to 250…
Demolition of Scotland’s Oldest Power Pylon Sparks Debate Over Historical Significance and Health Concerns
The oldest power pylon in Scotland, located near Glasgow Cathedral, has recently been demolished. The pylon, constructed in the mid-19th…
Birmingham’s Bin Strike Crisis Deepens as Council Struggles to Find a Solution
The ongoing bin strike in Birmingham has escalated into a full-blown crisis, with the city’s streets increasingly resembling a landfill….
Chinese PhD Student Zhenhao Zou : Serial Rapist Case Shocks UK as More Victims Come Forward
The UK has been rocked by a shocking case involving a Chinese PhD student, Zhenhao Zou (鄒鎮豪), who was convicted…
UK Government Moves to Scrap ‘Two-Tier’ Justice System – What Does It Mean for Hongkongers?
The UK government has announced emergency legislation to halt the implementation of new sentencing guidelines, which were originally set to…
Price Hikes and Benefit Cuts: The UK’s Spring Budget Surprise
As April rolls in, so does a fresh wave of price hikes across the UK’s public services—just in time to…
Daylight Saving Time: Why Do We Change the Clocks?
At 1:00 AM on 31 March 2025, the UK transitioned to Daylight Saving Time (DST), moving clocks forward by one hour….