British Isles
Calls for a general election challenge Government’s leadership
Just five months after Labour’s election victory, a petition demanding a fresh general election has reached nearly 2.8 million signatures, triggering a parliamentary debate set for 6 January. The petition accuses the Labour…
Gun crime in London rises by 30%
Gun crime in London has surged by nearly 30%, impacting areas once considered safe. The recent shooting of an eight-year-old girl in Ladbroke Grove highlights the escalating violence linked to gang rivalries. Community…
Mystery drones over US air bases in England
Sixty British troops have joined the United States Air Force (USAF) to investigate a series of unidentified drones spotted flying over three bases in Suffolk and Norfolk. The incidents have raised concerns about…
MPs support new bill aiming for phased smoking ban
MPs have overwhelmingly backed a new Tobacco and Vapes bill aimed at phasing out smoking by making it illegal for anyone aged fifteen or younger today to ever purchase cigarettes. Originally proposed by…
Britain's 'spiritual desert' and obesity crisis
Former MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has addressed Boris Johnson’s claim linking Britain’s obesity crisis to the Church of England’s focus on anti-colonialism. He noted the nation’s obesity issues but stopped short of directly blaming…
Biggest overhaul in a generation to children’s social care
The Government has unveiled significant reforms to the children’s social care system to prioritise early intervention, tackle profiteering in care provision, and improve outcomes for vulnerable children. Spending on looked-after children has surged…
Ukraine fires UK-supplied missiles at Russia
Ukraine has reportedly used British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia's Kursk region. These long-range missiles, capable of striking targets nearly 200 miles away, mark a significant escalation in Ukraine's defence…
Inflation creeps above UK target
UK inflation rose by more than expected to 2.3% for October, exceeding the official 2% target. This rise, up from 1.7% in September, reflects increased energy costs following a 10% hike in the…
Ford to cut 800 jobs as it reacts to EV challenges
Ford plans to eliminate 800 jobs in the UK as part of a broader restructuring of its European operations, citing 'lower-than-expected' demand for electric vehicles (EVs). Ford has to meet the Government's zero-emission…
Journalists strike over planned sale of Observer
Journalists at The Guardian and The Observer will stage two 48-hour strikes in December to protest the proposed sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) announced the…
