British Isles
Thursday, 01 February 2024 20:28
Covid still evolving
Four years into the Covid pandemic, the virus continues to evolve rapidly, affecting the UK population and healthcare system. Approximately 1.2 million people in England and Scotland are now estimated to have Covid; the latest significant…
Thursday, 25 January 2024 20:25
Councils ‘on the brink’ offered a £600 million bailout
The Government has announced a £600 million bailout for local councils, primarily to support elderly care, in response to financial challenges faced by town halls. This emergency funding aims to prevent service cuts and potential bankruptcies.…
Thursday, 25 January 2024 20:17
Money launderer with links to smuggling gangs jailed
Asghar Gheshalghian, a 48-year-old from Iran, has been jailed for eight years for money laundering in connection with people smuggling gangs involved in Channel crossings. He operated an unregistered money transfer business in North London, serving…
Thursday, 25 January 2024 20:13
Sunak offers to sacrifice Brexit freedoms to resolve Stormont impasse
Rishi Sunak has proposed compromising some of Britain's Brexit freedoms to encourage the return of devolved government in Northern Ireland. He plans to introduce a requirement that all new laws undergo screening to ensure they won't…
Thursday, 25 January 2024 20:10
STI clinics rationing condoms as services reach crisis point
Sexual health clinics across the UK are facing a crisis, leading to the rationing of condoms and a reduction in services. The budget for sexual health has been slashed by £64 million since 2014, resulting in…
Thursday, 25 January 2024 20:07
Zombie knife crackdown launched by Home Office
The Home Office is intensifying its crackdown on 'zombie knives' following a surge in violent crimes involving these weapons. These knives, characterised by their large size and horror film-like appearance, have been increasingly used in serious…