British Isles
Thursday, 08 May 2025 23:31
Labour mutiny looming over new wave of benefits cuts
Labour MPs are warning of a brewing rebellion over government plans to deepen cuts to the welfare budget this autumn. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face growing dissent after announcing in March a £5 billion reduction…
Thursday, 08 May 2025 23:29
Cyber centre: ‘beware phony IT calls’ after retailer hacks
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning following recent cyber attacks targeting major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. Criminal hackers have reportedly impersonated IT help desks to infiltrate company systems,…
Thursday, 08 May 2025 22:49
Church of Scotland to take neutral stance on Scottish assisted dying bill
The Church of Scotland is set to become the first major UK denomination to adopt a neutral stance on assisted dying, marking a significant shift from its historic opposition. This move comes ahead of a crucial…
Thursday, 01 May 2025 23:26
Local elections likely to reflect immense voter disillusionment
The 1 May local elections in England are set to reflect deep public disillusionment with the traditional two-party system, according to a recent poll for Channel 4. Of those surveyed, 41% said ‘none of the above’…
Thursday, 01 May 2025 23:23
Climate change: government plans are ‘dangerously inadequate’
A scathing new report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) warns that government efforts to protect people and infrastructure from the impacts of climate change are dangerously inadequate. The report found that of 46 key adaptation…
Thursday, 01 May 2025 22:06
Britain set for a new trade partnership with EU
Britain and the EU are set to formalise a new strategic partnership to strengthen trade ties and present a united front against Donald Trump's global tariff agenda. A leaked draft declaration, dated 25 April, affirms a…