British Isles
Friday, 20 June 2025 05:17
Sharing deepfake pornography ‘The next sexual violence epidemic facing schools’
Author and campaigner Laura Bates has warned MPs that deepfake pornography is fast becoming "the next sexual violence epidemic" affecting schools in the UK. Speaking to the Women and Equalities Committee, Bates criticised schools for prioritising…
Thursday, 12 June 2025 20:01
Reeves presents her spending review
Rachel Reeves’ new spending review represents a pivotal moment for the Labour government, aiming to launch a narrative of 'renewal' after a challenging first year. With £600 billion allocated over four years, the review balances significant…
Thursday, 12 June 2025 19:54
Northern Ireland: third night of violence in Ballymena
Ballymena, County Antrim, has experienced three consecutive nights of violent unrest following a protest over an alleged sexual assault. Initially peaceful, the protest escalated into serious disorder after two teenage boys appeared in court, denying the…
Thursday, 12 June 2025 19:52
Government’s £14.2bn investment in new nuclear power station
Rachel Reeves has confirmed a £14.2bn investment for the new Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk, projected to begin supplying power by the mid-2030s. She hailed it as the dawn of a 'new era of…
Thursday, 12 June 2025 19:49
Wildlife Trusts call out inaccuracies in Planning and Infrastructure Bill
The Wildlife Trusts have challenged claims made during a recent Commons debate on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, accusing ministers of misrepresenting the impact of environmental protections on housing development. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook suggested that…
Thursday, 12 June 2025 19:47
NHS plans more robotic surgeries to speed up treatment times
The NHS is planning a major expansion of robotic-assisted surgery to improve treatment times and patient outcomes. Currently, one in five keyhole surgeries is robot-assisted, but NHS England projects this will rise to 90% by 2035,…