British Isles
Friday, 07 June 2024 09:33
London hospitals hit by Russian ransomware attack
A recent ransomware attack by the Russian cybercriminal group Qilin has significantly impacted pathology services at several major London hospitals. The attack disrupted NHS services, leading to the cancellation or redirection of procedures and operations. Ciaran…
Friday, 07 June 2024 09:31
Another killing on London underground
A young man in his 20s was tragically stabbed to death outside a London Underground station near Edgware Road. The incident, on 5 June, began with a fight during which a gunshot was also reportedly heard.…
Friday, 07 June 2024 09:27
Madeleine suspect gives lawyer fist bump
Christian Brueckner, a German national with a history of criminal offences, including child sexual abuse, emerged as a key suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal in 2007. His presence in the area at…
Friday, 07 June 2024 09:25
Lib Dems pledge free personal care for adults
The Liberal Democrats have proposed free personal care for older or disabled individuals at home, alongside increased pay for care workers, aiming to alleviate the hospital crisis and enable people to remain in their homes. This…
Friday, 31 May 2024 10:10
General election: Labour extends lead over Conservatives
The Labour Party has widened its lead over the Conservatives, according to a YouGov poll. The poll, conducted on 27 and 28 May with 2,128 adults, showed Labour at 47% and the Conservatives at 20%. This…
Friday, 31 May 2024 10:07
Three major parties rule out raising VAT
Labour, the Conservatives, and the Liberal Democrats have all pledged not to raise value-added tax (VAT) if they win the general election. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed that the Tories would maintain the current VAT rate, challenging…