PA: British Isles & Ireland
Thursday, 09 October 2025 23:00
‘Abject failure’ as UK homeless deaths rise
New figures reveal that at least 1,611 homeless people, including 11 children, died in the UK in 2024, a 9% increase from the previous year. The Museum of Homelessness, which compiles annual data from coroners, councils,…
Thursday, 09 October 2025 22:53
Bishop of Birmingham ‘dismayed’ by Robert Jenrick’s remarks about Handsworth
The Bishop of Birmingham, Dr Michael Volland, has expressed 'dismay and disappointment' over comments made by Conservative MP Robert Jenrick, who said that during a visit to Handsworth he 'didn’t see another white face' and described…
Friday, 03 October 2025 09:55
Christian leaders launch Westminster Declaration to ‘re-Christianise’ Britain
Christian leaders, theologians, and public figures have signed the 2025 Westminster Declaration, calling for the 're-Christianisation' of Britain. The document argues that by ignoring the nation’s Christian heritage, society has endangered human life, weakened families, and…
Friday, 03 October 2025 09:47
No 'golden ticket' for refugees, says Starmer
Keir Starmer will announce major asylum policy reforms at a European summit in Copenhagen. Refugees granted asylum in the UK will no longer automatically receive settlement or family reunion rights, ending a longstanding route suspended in…
Friday, 03 October 2025 09:41
Reeves set to lift two-child benefit cap in budget?
Rachel Reeves is expected to announce changes to the two-child benefit cap in November’s Budget, amid growing pressure to scrap the policy introduced by George Osborne under Conservative austerity measures. The cap currently limits child benefit…
Friday, 03 October 2025 09:38
Hackers delete children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash
Hackers who targeted Kido Schools, a nursery chain, by stealing and publishing sensitive images and personal data of around 8,000 children, have backtracked after widespread public outrage. The group, calling themselves Radiant, initially demanded a ransom…