British Isles
Struggling families need grants for school uniforms
As the back-to-school season approaches, a major debt advice charity is urging the Government to introduce a statutory school uniform grant for England. While families in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland receive support…
No 10 declines to say if Palestine will be recognised
Downing Street has refused to confirm whether the UK will proceed with recognising Palestinian statehood in September if Hamas remains in power or hostages are not released. Keir Starmer previously stated that recognition…
Anglicans decry appointment of lesbian Archbishop of Wales
The election of Bishop Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian cleric, as the next Archbishop of Wales has drawn sharp criticism from senior leaders across the global Anglican community. Vann, currently Bishop of Monmouth…
Kate Forbes stepping down from politics
Scotland’s deputy first minister Kate Forbes has announced she will step down from politics at the 2026 Holyrood elections to prioritise family life. In a letter to first minister John Swinney, Forbes -…
Israel condemns Keir Starmer over plan to recognise Palestine
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September unless Israel halts its actions in Gaza and commits to a two-state…
IMF: ‘Bank of England must cut interest rates to save UK economy’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Bank of England to cut interest rates at least twice more in 2025 to support the UK economy. The Bank’s base rate currently stands at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
