British Isles
Investigation into surgeon now includes four more hospitals
An investigation into concerns surrounding orthopaedic surgeon Yaser Jabbar has expanded to include four more London hospitals. Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) had launched a review of 721 children treated by him after…
Scottish Labour stunned by rebellion on winter fuel payments
Two Scottish Labour MPs have surprised their leader Anas Sarwar by voting against the party line in support of a non-binding motion urging the UK government to reverse cuts to the winter fuel…
‘Bonkers’ plan to reach net zero by importing from North Korea
The Government’s plan to import biomass from countries like North Korea and Afghanistan to meet its net-zero targets has drawn sharp criticism, with experts labelling the strategy as ‘bonkers’. The plan, outlined in…
Row over plans to transform derelict church into mosque
A controversial plan to convert St John the Evangelist Church in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, into a mosque has ignited tensions in the community. The Grade 2 listed church, built in 1788, has been unused…
PM goes to Brussels, eyes closer UK-EU cooperation
Sir Keir Starmer made his first visit to Brussels this week, aiming to rebuild UK-EU relations post-Brexit. His visit focused on strengthening cooperation in defence, security, energy, climate change, and tackling irregular migration.…
Most wanted man jailed over '£100m' cocaine smuggling
Jamie Stevenson, one of the UK's most wanted men, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for masterminding a plot to smuggle nearly a tonne of cocaine from Ecuador to Scotland, hidden in…
Treasury asking ministers to prepare huge infrastructure cuts
The Guardian reports that the Treasury has asked ministers to prepare for cuts of up to 10% in infrastructure spending, targeting projects such as hospital upgrades, road construction, and defence initiatives. Despite Chancellor…
Teenager seriously hurt in acid attack at school
A 14-year-old girl has sustained serious, potentially life-changing injuries after an acidic substance was thrown at her and another teenager outside Westminster Academy in Westbourne Park, London. The incident, which took place after…
People told to read meters as energy bills rise
Energy bills are to rise in England, Wales, and Scotland; households using typical amounts of gas and electricity will now pay about £149 more, bringing the average bill to £1,717 a year. Experts…
Christians rally for free speech as court hears appeal of sacked school worker
Christians gathered in London to rally for free speech as the Court of Appeal heard the case of Kristie Higgs, a Christian school worker who expressed concerns in 2019 about LGBT+ education at…
