British Isles
Friday, 05 July 2024 11:32
Lucy Letby found guilty of another murder
Former nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of attempting to murder a premature baby girl, Baby K, following a retrial. Baby K’s family described their ordeal as a ‘long, torturous and emotional journey – twice’,…
Thursday, 27 June 2024 23:37
UK election: final debate amidst betting scandal
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer engaged in a heated final debate before the general election on 4 July, clashing over tax, immigration, gender, and Brexit. Sunak accused Starmer of planning tax hikes and lacking a…
Thursday, 27 June 2024 23:34
Major study finds Brexit ‘left long-term scars’ on UK
A University of California study highlights the long-term damage caused by Brexit and austerity measures on the UK’s economic growth and social cohesion. The report calls for urgent action from the incoming government to address setbacks…
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…