British Isles
Tommy Robinson jailed for contempt of court
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in prison after breaching a court order not to repeat false allegations about Syrian refugee Jamal Hijazi. Robinson, who founded the English Defence League,…
Huge fire erupts at nuclear submarine shipyard
On 30 October a major fire erupted at the BAE Systems shipyard in Barrow, Cumbria, where the UK’s next-generation nuclear submarines are being constructed. Emergency services were called to the facility after the…
Covid XEC, flu and RSV 'tripledemic' to hit UK
As winter approaches, UK health experts are warning of a potential ‘tripledemic’ involving Covid, flu, and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The past two winters have seen high numbers of deaths due to flu…
Last minute rush for ISAs before the Budget
Amid fears of changes to tax-free ISAs in the upcoming Budget, Britons are rushing to maximise their savings in these accounts. Concerns stem from remarks by Rachel Reeves, who previously suggested a cap…
Five arrested after Birmingham airport cannabis seizure
Five men have been arrested following the seizure of cannabis worth £5 million at Birmingham Airport. National Crime Agency (NCA) investigators and police apprehended the individuals, aged between 21 and 27, in Luton…
Woman, 60, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter
A sixty-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the deaths of three residents at a care home in Swanage, Dorset. The tragic incident unfolded on 23 October, leading to the…
Disposable vapes ban over concerns for young people 'hooked on nicotine'
The Government has confirmed that a ban on the sale of disposable vapes will take effect on 1 June 2025. There are growing concerns about the environmental impact and the rising number of…
Surprise fall in inflation paves way for interest rate cuts
In September, UK inflation unexpectedly fell to 1.7%, the lowest rate in 3.5 years, down from 2.2% in August. Lower airfares and petrol prices were the main factors behind this slowdown. The inflation…
London mayor: Brexit ‘disaster’ cost 40,000 finance jobs
Brexit has had a significant impact on London’s financial sector, with an estimated 40,000 finance jobs lost since the UK’s departure from the EU, according to Michael Mainelli, the Lord Mayor of the…
Charities: end-of-life care must be fixed before changing legislation
As Parliament debates assisted dying legislation, several charities stress the urgent need to fix the country’s struggling end-of-life care system. Hospices provide vital palliative care, but funding shortages mean that care quality varies…
