British Isles
Thursday, 27 June 2024 23:32
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 lenders expected to…
Thursday, 27 June 2024 23:24
‘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 gay and lesbian…
Thursday, 27 June 2024 23:20
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 de Teno national…
Thursday, 27 June 2024 22:42
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 the procedure, Keir…
Thursday, 20 June 2024 22:02
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 425 seats, a…
Thursday, 20 June 2024 21:59
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 become key figures…