British Isles
HSBC joins other banks in cutting mortgage rates
HSBC has joined Barclays and NatWest in reducing mortgage rates after hints of a summer base rate cut by the Bank of England. HSBC’s new rates took effect on 26 June, with more…
‘Alliance’ priests threaten to split CofE over same-sex blessings
A group of church leaders is taking a stand and threatening to split the Church of England over a vote on blessings for same-sex couples. Bishops have proposed trial standalone church services for…
Jay Slater: search continues as conspiracy theories escalate
The search for 19-year-old Jay Slater, missing since 17 June, continues in Tenerife with a multi-agency effort marked by silence from authorities. Despite the intense search in the rugged terrain of the Rural…
Parkinson's disease: 'miracle treatment' offers hope to sufferers
A groundbreaking non-invasive procedure, ultrasound thalamotomy, has given hope to Parkinson’s patients by significantly reducing tremors. Ian Keir, 63, diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2018, experienced uncontrollable tremors that hindered everyday tasks. After undergoing…
YouGov predicts Conservatives’ lowest seat total ever
YouGov's latest election model projects the Conservative Party winning just 108 seats, marking the lowest total in its history, and a 32-seat drop from just two weeks ago. Labour is set to gain…
Kate and her royal 'secret weapon'
The Princess of Wales frequently turns to Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, for support during her cancer treatment, according to royal experts. Celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary this year, Prince Edward and Sophie have…
Protesters arrested after spraying Stonehenge and aeroplanes orange
Two Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested after spraying orange paint on Stonehenge, just before the summer solstice celebrations. The incident was widely condemned by political leaders. Rishi Sunak, calling it a 'disgraceful…
90,000 new social homes a year needed
Over fifty charities and housing bodies have urged Rishi Sunak, Sir Keir Starmer, and Sir Ed Davey to prioritise ending homelessness by committing to building 90,000 social homes annually. With rough sleeping up…
Home Office unlawfully axed Windrush measures
The High Court has ruled that the Home Office unlawfully dropped key recommendations from the Williams Review of the Windrush scandal. The 2020 review made thirty recommendations, all accepted by then-home secretary Priti…
Former Corrie star prays for safe return of missing teenager
Jay Slater, 19, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, has gone missing in Tenerife after attempting an 11-hour walk back to his accommodation following a night out. On 17 June he told his friend Lucy he…
