British Isles
Government offers to buy coal to keep British Steel going
The Government has offered to buy the critical raw materials - particularly coking coal - needed to keep British Steel’s blast furnaces running in Scunthorpe. Without this urgent purchase, steel production could halt…
New measures to put neighbourhood bobbies back on beat
The Government has announced a major new initiative to restore neighbourhood policing, aiming to rebuild public trust and enhance community safety. Under the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, 13,000 additional officers will be deployed by…
Ofcom investigates suicide forum linked to at least fifty deaths
Ofcom has launched its first investigation under the new Online Safety Act into a pro-suicide forum linked to at least fifty UK deaths. The anonymous website, which cannot be named for legal reasons,…
At-home saliva test for prostate cancer better than blood test?
A new at-home saliva test assessing genetic risk has shown greater accuracy than the current PSA blood test in detecting prostate cancer, according to a major UK study. The spit test, which evaluates…
‘Christians fed up with being pushed out’: protests over cancelled Easter
Around fifty Christians protested outside Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh, after the school cancelled its traditional Easter bonnet parade and church service. Headteacher Stephanie Mander informed parents that the decision aimed to foster…
24,000 people who have 'no right to be here' have been returned under Labour
At the Government’s border security summit in London, Keir Starmer reported that 24,000 individuals without legal right to remain in the UK have been returned since Labour took power - the highest return…
Household bill rises hit single parents hardest
As April begins, families across the UK face steep increases in household bills—including energy, water, and council tax—placing a particular strain on single parents and low-income households. Citizens Advice warns that millions are…
Government accused of ‘washing its hands’ of Birmingham bin strike problem
Tensions are rising in Birmingham as an all-out bin strike continues, leaving rubbish uncollected and sparking health concerns, including reports of large rats and one resident allegedly being bitten. With the city council…
Parents of SEND children fight private school VAT hike
Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are challenging the Government in the High Court over the imposition of 20% VAT on private school fees. The Education Not Taxation campaign…
NHS billions wasted as bipolar patients left 'forgotten and failed'
Experts warn the UK is wasting billions annually by failing to diagnose and care for people with bipolar disorder. An estimated one million people live with the condition, yet many are misdiagnosed, undertreated,…
