British Isles
Thursday, 29 August 2024 22:19
DUP leader calls for police crackdown following attack on Belfast church
An article from the Belfast Telegraph reports on a disturbing racially motivated attack on an East Belfast church. Vandals used an angle grinder to damage the church's gates, an act that has been widely condemned by…
Thursday, 22 August 2024 22:26
Immigration detention centres to re-open in removals drive
The new Labour government plans to reopen two immigration detention centres, Campsfield House and Haslar, aiming to achieve the highest rate of removals of those without the right to remain in the UK since 2018. The…
Thursday, 22 August 2024 22:21
England and Wales announce new mission to make UK a clean energy superpower
The UK prime minister and Welsh first minister have launched a joint initiative to transform Britain into a clean energy superpower. This mission focuses on significant investments in homegrown energy, which aims to stimulate economic growth,…
Thursday, 22 August 2024 22:17
Scotland: increase in drug-related deaths
Scotland has seen a concerning rise in drug-related deaths, with 1,172 fatalities recorded in 2023 - a 12% increase after two years of declines. Dr Tara Shivaji, a consultant at Public Health Scotland (PHS), highlighted that…
Thursday, 22 August 2024 22:14
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 universities by the…
Thursday, 22 August 2024 22:11
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, with government borrowing…