PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 15 May 2025 21:03
France accused of encouraging people-smuggling
Fresh controversy has erupted after video footage emerged showing French border officers handing life jackets to migrants mid-Channel, fuelling claims that France is aiding illegal crossings rather than preventing them. The footage, captured by migrants, shows…
Thursday, 15 May 2025 20:53
Process of appointing next Archbishop of Canterbury an ‘omnishambles’
The Church of England’s process to appoint the next Archbishop of Canterbury has been described as an 'omnishambles'. Following Justin Welby’s resignation, the post has been vacant since January. Although an announcement was expected this autumn,…
Thursday, 08 May 2025 23:41
Royals lead VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations
Britain commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with grand events led by the Royal Family. Crowds lined the Mall in London to witness an RAF flypast, echoing King George VI’s historic 1945…
Thursday, 08 May 2025 23:37
Trump set to announce UK - USA trade deal
Donald Trump is poised to announce a significant new trade agreement between the USA and the United Kingdom, marking a key step forward in post-Brexit trade relations. A ‘heads of terms agreement’ - essentially a preliminary…
Thursday, 08 May 2025 23:34
Israeli embassy in London was target of suspected terror plot
Five Iranian men have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack, with the Israeli embassy in London understood to have been the target. Although police have not officially confirmed the embassy…
Thursday, 08 May 2025 23:31
Labour mutiny looming over new wave of benefits cuts
Labour MPs are warning of a brewing rebellion over government plans to deepen cuts to the welfare budget this autumn. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face growing dissent after announcing in March a £5 billion reduction…