British Isles
Friday, 29 August 2025 10:27
67 people charged over Palestine Action support
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that 67 people have been charged under section 13 of the Terrorism Act for allegedly showing support for Palestine Action, a proscribed organisation. Those charged, aged between 21 and 83, were…
Friday, 29 August 2025 10:24
Trump predicts 'bad awakening' for UK in unhinged TV rant
In a televised cabinet meeting, Donald Trump launched a furious tirade against the UK, blaming wind farms for rising energy costs. Reviving his long-standing grudge against offshore turbines near his Scottish golf course, he falsely claimed…
Friday, 29 August 2025 10:21
Fertility rates continue to fall, but number of births rise
Fertility rates in Great Britain have fallen to record lows, continuing a long-term decline seen since 2010. In England and Wales, the average dropped to 1.41 babies per woman in 2024, while Scotland recorded an even…
Thursday, 21 August 2025 21:26
More councils consider asylum hotel legal challenges
A landmark High Court ruling has opened the way for local councils to challenge the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers. The judgement came after Epping Forest District Council successfully argued that protests around a…
Thursday, 21 August 2025 21:19
Far-right link taints ‘patriotic’ grassroots flag movement
A grassroots campaign called 'Operation Raise the Colours' has seen activists in over a dozen English towns hoisting hundreds of Union and St George’s Cross flags on lampposts. Organisers claim the movement aims to restore national…
Thursday, 21 August 2025 21:15
Students receive GCSE and BTec results
On 21 August pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland received GCSE, BTec and other Level 2 results. The GCSE pass rate is similar to last year, which saw a third consecutive decline after the Covid…