British Isles
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…
Boy's life support switched off, but now 'thriving'
A four-year-old boy, whose life support was withdrawn after doctors at King’s College Hospital in London declared he was certain to die, has miraculously improved. Despite his Christian parents’ pleas to continue treatment…
Dozens of prisoners mistakenly released early from jail
A system error has led to the mistaken early release of 37 prisoners jailed for breaching restraining orders, sparking serious concerns about public safety. The issue arose because some offenders were incorrectly logged…
PM accepted £20,000 of accommodation to help his son study
Sir Keir Starmer has faced scrutiny after it was revealed that he accepted £20,437 worth of accommodation from Labour peer Waheed Alli to help his son study peacefully for his GCSEs. The accommodation…
Boy stabbed to death, two suspects arrested
Fifteen-year-old Daejaun Campbell was stabbed to death in an incident in Woolwich. Police who were called to a disturbance found him with severe stab injuries. Despite efforts to save him, he died shortly…
