British Isles
Judge-led public inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks
An official inquiry will soon be launched into the June 2023 Nottingham attacks, when three people were killed by Valdo Calocane. Calocane, who also attempted to kill three others, was sentenced to an…
Starmer plans to build new towns inspired by King’s designs
Keir Starmer has announced plans to build a dozen new towns across England, inspired by traditional architectural styles championed by King Charles. With 100 areas applying for developments of over 10,000 homes, he…
UK to deny citizenship to small boat refugees
The Government has introduced new immigration rules making it nearly impossible for refugees who enter illegally - including those arriving by small boat or concealed in vehicles - to obtain British citizenship. From…
Mortgage rates cut below 4% as competition picks up
Major lenders Santander and Barclays have introduced mortgage deals below 4%, signalling increased competition in the sector. These offers follow expectations that the Bank of England will continue to cut interest rates, allowing…
Victims furious after CofE rejects full independent safeguarding
Sexual abuse survivors have reacted with anger and disappointment after the Church of England's General Synod rejected a move to full independent safeguarding, instead opting for a partially independent model. Survivors had urged…
Government cannot boost economic growth ‘until mental health crisis tackled’
Experts warn that the Government cannot boost economic growth without addressing the mental health crisis affecting young people. A coalition of four mental health organisations has called for urgent action, rejecting claims that…
Starmer under fire amid row over Chagos deal cost
Keir Starmer has faced criticism in parliament over the UK’s agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, amid reports that the cost of the deal had risen from £9bn to £18bn.…
700,000 women to be screened for cancer using AI technology
Hundreds of thousands of women in the UK will be screened for breast cancer using AI technology in a groundbreaking trial designed to reduce waiting times and improve early detection. The £11 million…
Lucy Letby: expert panel say they did not find murders
A panel of fourteen neonatal experts has questioned the convictions of Lucy Letby, claiming they did not find murders in their medical examination of evidence. Letby, a former neonatal nurse, was convicted in…
Minister promises to spend £250m to top up England’s flood defences
The Government has announced an extra £250 million in funding for flood defences in England, bringing total investment to a record £2.65 billion. The funding aims to protect 66,500 more properties over two…
