British Isles
Scotland: Afghan medical students win UK visas to beat Taliban
Twenty Afghan women, whose medical studies were abruptly halted when the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, will finally resume their education in Scotland after years of uncertainty. The women, banned from…
Chancellor to raise taxes and cut spending in October?
Rachel Reeves is preparing to implement a tough October budget that includes tax increases, spending cuts, and stricter benefit policies. Despite stronger-than-expected economic growth in early 2024, she faces a significant budget deficit,…
Church leader dead after triple stabbing in Manchester
Alberta Obinim, a beloved church leader in Manchester's Ghanaian community, tragically lost her life in a triple stabbing at her family's home on 18 August. Alberta, 43, was known for her vibrant personality…
UK riots: 'The Church’s important role to play in rebuilding communities'
Recent riots across the UK, sparked by a tragic stabbing incident, have highlighted deep-seated tensions within British communities. The violence, exacerbated by false information on social media, led to anti-Muslim protests and widespread…
Train drivers’ dispute likely to end after ‘no-strings’ pay offer
After three years of strikes and bitter disputes, the long-running conflict between train drivers and rail operators in the UK is nearing resolution. The train drivers' union, ASLEF, is recommending its members accept…
UK economy grows by 0.6%, despite flatline in June
The UK economy showed a growth of 0.6% over three months, marking a positive trend despite a flatline in June, attributed to the general election and ongoing strikes. Businesses across various industries delayed…
Mother of Romanian stabbing suspect apologises
The mother of Ioan Pintaru, a Romanian man accused of stabbing an eleven-year-old Australian tourist in London’s Leicester Square, expressed deep sorrow for the incident. Magda Girla apologised publicly, stating, 'I’m deeply sorry…
Bankrupt Birmingham council to sell off athletes' village at over £300m loss
Birmingham City Council is facing heavy criticism for its decision to sell off 755 homes built for the 2022 Commonwealth Games at an estimated loss of over £300 million. The council, which declared…
A level results: more than a quarter achieving top grades
A Level results for 2024 have been revealed, with 27.8% of UK students achieving top grades of A or A*, marking an increase from last year’s 27.2% and surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2019.…
Thousands of counter-protesters take to streets as far-right unrest fails to materialise
On 7 August, thousands of counter-protesters took to UK streets as anticipated far-right unrest failed to materialise. Stand Up To Racism captioned photos, 'This is what a mass movement looks like’. Over 6,000…
