UK News Daily Heathrow Grounds 1300 Flights, Sturgeon Cleared in Finance Probe, UK Enjoys Spring Warmth, NHS Faces Dessert Listeria Outbreak, and more...
Mar 21, 2025
A fire at Heathrow Airport has grounded 1,300 flights, causing chaos for travelers. Nicola Sturgeon is cleared of finance probe allegations as her ex-husband faces embezzlement charges. The UK is enjoying spring with temperatures reaching 18°C, but a looming cold snap is on the horizon. A serious listeria outbreak linked to NHS desserts has resulted in fatalities and a national recall. Plus, a British Airways crew member faces serious allegations in Singapore, raising concerns about workplace safety.
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Heathrow Shutdown Strands Travellers
- Heathrow's closure caused travel chaos, impacting 1300+ flights.
- US traveller Tyler Prieb, stranded in London, urgently needed to return home.
Sturgeon Cleared, Husband Charged
- Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was cleared in the SNP finance probe.
- Her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, faces embezzlement charges related to misused campaign donations.
UK Weather Fluctuations
- The UK enjoyed spring warmth with temperatures reaching 18°C in London.
- However, a storm and colder temperatures are forecasted.