British Isles
Friday, 01 August 2025 07:08
DWP benefit cuts hit people with Parkinson's and MS
The UK Government is facing pressure to widen access to its proposed “top tier” sickness benefits, following concerns that people with fluctuating conditions such as Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis (MS) may be unfairly excluded. Under current…
Friday, 01 August 2025 07:07
Tommy Robinson: Police investigate alleged assault
Police are investigating an alleged assault at St Pancras International station in London after video footage surfaced showing right-wing activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, near a man lying motionless on the floor.…
Friday, 01 August 2025 07:03
Nation falls silent a year after Southport attack
A year after the tragic attack that claimed the lives of Bebe King (6), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7), and Alice da Silva Aguiar (9) during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, the nation paused for…
Friday, 25 July 2025 07:18
Repair ‘social fabric’ or risk repeat of summer riots, says No 10
Keir Starmer has warned his cabinet of growing civil unrest if urgent action isn’t taken to restore Britain’s 'fraying' social cohesion. At a recent cabinet awayday, Starmer and Deputy PM Angela Rayner urged ministers to address…
Friday, 25 July 2025 07:17
UK foreign aid cuts to hit Africa hard
The Government has confirmed sweeping cuts to foreign aid, reducing spending from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income to prioritise defence. The deepest reductions will affect Africa, particularly in vital areas such as children's education,…
Friday, 25 July 2025 07:16
Small boat people smugglers to have assets frozen and face UK ban
The UK government has announced sweeping new sanctions targeting the global network behind small boat crossings in the Channel. Over 20 individuals and companies involved in people smuggling are expected to be named, including gang leaders,…