PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 27 February 2025 22:13
Isle of Man set to approve right to die
The Isle of Man is on course to become the first place in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults, as its parliament enters the final stages of debate on the legislation.…
Thursday, 27 February 2025 22:07
Highest energy bills in Europe as costs rise again
Despite government pledges to lower the cost of living, UK energy bills remain the highest in Europe, as households face another price hike. From April to July, Ofgem’s energy price cap will increase by 6.4%, pushing…
Thursday, 27 February 2025 22:01
UK's demand for Apple data access sparks US backlash
The Government’s secret demand to access Apple customers’ encrypted data has drawn sharp criticism from the US intelligence community. Tulsi Gabbard, the US director of national intelligence, revealed she was not informed about this move and…
Thursday, 27 February 2025 21:56
Ten CofE clergy face disciplinary action
The Church of England has initiated disciplinary proceedings against ten clergy members following the release of the Makin Review, which exposed the brutal abuse of over 120 boys by John Smyth at Christian youth camps from…
Thursday, 20 February 2025 21:08
Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump calls him 'dictator'
Sir Keir Starmer has backed Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a 'democratically elected leader', after Donald Trump described him as a dictator. Starmer reassured Zelensky that suspending elections during wartime, as the UK did in World War…
Thursday, 20 February 2025 21:06
More American bombers arrive in Britain to deter Russia
Four US air force bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford as part of its Bomber Task Force Europe, reinforcing NATO’s deterrence posture amid rising tensions with Russia. The bombers have already participated in joint missions with…