British Isles
Thursday, 23 January 2025 22:13
Treat eating disorders as an emergency, say MPs
The parliamentary group on eating disorders has declared an emergency, citing 'woefully inadequate care' for those affected. Conditions like anorexia and bulimia have surged in recent years, with 12% of 17- to 19-year-olds and nearly 21%…
Thursday, 23 January 2025 22:07
Christians challenge school VAT policy in High Court
Christian families and schools have launched a High Court challenge against the Government’s decision to add VAT to private and independent school fees, including Christian institutions. Supported by the Christian Legal Centre (CLC), 13 claimants -…
Thursday, 16 January 2025 21:52
NHS: patients ‘dying in corridors and going undiscovered for hours’
A Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report has revealed shocking conditions in NHS hospitals. Based on testimony from over 5,000 nursing staff, the 460-page document highlights widespread 'corridor care' which is now normal in England's hospitals.…
Thursday, 16 January 2025 21:49
Davey calls for UK to join EU customs union to ‘turbocharge’ economy
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called on the UK to negotiate a new customs union with the EU by 2030, arguing it is the 'single biggest thing' the country can do to strengthen its…
Thursday, 16 January 2025 21:46
Starmer makes surprise visit to Kyiv to sign 100-year deal
Keir Starmer has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to sign a 100-year partnership with Ukraine, affirming Britain’s steadfast support amid ongoing conflict with Russia. He met Volodymyr Zelensky, laid a wreath for fallen soldiers, and…
Thursday, 16 January 2025 21:41
London: teenager charged with murder after ‘indiscriminate’ drive-by shooting
Tahjin Sommersall, 18, has been charged with the murder of Michelle Sadio, 44, who was fatally shot outside a church in Harlesden, London, on December 14. The shooting occurred during a wake for 80-year-old Dianne Boatong,…