Thousands of Three mobile network customers across the UK faced issues making and receiving calls, with some unable to connect to emergency services. The outage, exacerbated by Storm Éowyn, has raised concerns about network reliability.
The UK Ministry of Defence has entered into a historic £9 billion agreement with Rolls-Royce to design, manufacture, and support nuclear reactors for the UK’s submarine fleet, enhancing national security and creating thousands of jobs.
The UK's new eVisa system, replacing physical biometric residence permits, has encountered significant technical issues, causing disruptions for foreign nationals in proving their immigration status, affecting travel, work, and access to essential services.
HMRC announces plans to address a tax issue that has led to hundreds of thousands of pensioners being overcharged on their retirement savings, with changes set to take effect from April 2025.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has unveiled a significant reform of the pension tax system, effective from April 2025, aimed at correcting the overtaxation of pensioners. This change will automate tax code updates for new private pension recipients, reducing the need for year-end adjustments and refund claims.
Storm Éowyn has caused widespread power cuts across the UK, with severe winds leading to significant disruption. Thousands of homes were left without electricity, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where conditions were described as 'exceptional'. The Met Office issued multiple warnings, including a rare red alert, as recovery efforts continue amidst dangerous conditions.
Storm Éowyn has caused unprecedented disruption across the UK and Ireland, with record-breaking winds leading to widespread power outages, significant infrastructure damage, and tragic fatalities. Authorities urge caution as recovery efforts face further challenges from incoming weather systems.
Three, a major UK mobile network, experienced a significant outage affecting thousands of customers' ability to make or receive calls. The disruption, exacerbated by Storm Éowyn, also impacted smaller networks relying on Three's infrastructure. The company has apologized and is investigating issues with emergency service connections.
Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old from Lancashire, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 52 years for the murders of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. The attack, which also left eight other children and two adults seriously injured, has been described as 'the most extreme, shocking and serious crime.' Rudakubana, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges including murder and possession of a knife and poison, had a history of violent behavior and had been referred to the government’s Prevent counter-terrorism programme multiple times. The case has prompted a public inquiry and calls for reforms to better protect children.
US President Donald Trump has mandated the declassification of all remaining government documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Signed on 23 January 2025, the executive order requires a plan for the full release of these documents within 15 days for JFK and 45 days for RFK and MLK. This decision aims to address public interest in transparency and skepticism surrounding the official narratives of these historical events. While some praise the move towards government transparency, others criticize it as a political maneuver. The release of these records is anticipated to shed light on one of the most enduring mysteries in American history, though experts caution against expecting groundbreaking revelations.