British Isles
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…
Outlook bleak for theological education
The future of theological education in the UK looks uncertain, with experts predicting that half of all Bible colleges may close within the next two years. Declining enrolment, financial struggles, and shifting educational…
Reeves backs Heathrow expansion plans
Rachel Reeves has unveiled major infrastructure projects, including support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Her speech highlighted Labour’s commitment to economic growth, despite opposition. She emphasised that growth 'will not come…
Lloyds group to close 136 branches
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 136 high street branches, dealing another blow to the UK banking sector, as more customers shift to mobile banking. After these closures, Lloyds will have…
First bird flu case confirmed in England
The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed England’s first human case of bird flu this season. The individual, located in the West Midlands, contracted the virus after close and prolonged contact with infected…
