British Isles
Thursday, 18 December 2025 21:21
Two arrested after police say they will act against intifada chants
Police have arrested two people for racially aggravated public order offences after chants calling for 'intifada' were allegedly shouted at a pro-Palestinian protest in central London. The arrests followed a joint announcement by the Metropolitan Police…
Thursday, 18 December 2025 21:18
Bishops to take more time over same-sex blessings
Church of England bishops have decided to take more time before finalising proposals on same-sex blessings and clergy marriage rules, following continued disagreement across the Church. Meeting at Lambeth Palace, they did not reject the Living…
Friday, 12 December 2025 03:01
NHS under huge strain from spike in ‘super flu’
Hospitalisations for influenza in England have surged by more than 50% in a week, with NHS leaders warning that the current ‘super flu’ wave shows no signs of peaking. An average of 2,660 patients per day…
Thursday, 11 December 2025 22:04
£3.5bn plan to halve homelessness unveiled
The Government has unveiled a £3.5bn national plan to end homelessness, aiming to halve long-term rough sleeping by 2029/30. Housing secretary Steve Reed described homelessness as 'one of the most profound challenges we face’, promising a…
Thursday, 11 December 2025 22:01
Reeves admits Budget leaks were damaging and unacceptable
Rachel Reeves has condemned a series of Treasury leaks ahead of her recent Budget, calling them 'inaccurate, damaging, and unacceptable’. She insisted the disclosure suggesting that she had abandoned plans for an income tax rise was…
Thursday, 11 December 2025 21:58
Navy chief warns: fund defence or risk losing Atlantic to Russia
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, head of the Royal Navy, has issued a stark warning that the UK risks losing its long-held maritime advantage in the North Atlantic unless defence funding increases urgently. He said Britain is…