British Isles
Thursday, 11 July 2024 21:53
Suspect arrested following triple crossbow murder
A suspect has been found following a manhunt after the wife and two daughters of racing commentator John Hunt were killed in an apparent crossbow attack. The victims, Carol Hunt and her daughters Hannah and Louise,…
Thursday, 11 July 2024 21:49
New Ofwat measures threaten Thames Water’s future
Ofwat, the water regulator, has announced a draft decision on how much water companies in England can raise consumer bills over the next five years. The regulator has imposed stricter oversight on Thames Water, due to…
Thursday, 11 July 2024 21:46
Two more universities win court orders on Gaza protest camps
Following ongoing Pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have taken place at university and other campuses nationwide, the Universities of Nottingham and Birmingham have secured court orders to end student protests occupying campus areas. The High Court's orders ruled…
Thursday, 11 July 2024 21:40
CofE takes a step towards allowing same-sex weddings
The Church of England’s General Synod has endorsed a plan to allow standalone services for blessing same-sex couples, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion while accommodating conservative theological views. This decision, part of the Living in Love and Faith…
Friday, 05 July 2024 11:43
Labour ‘tsunami’ as nation votes to eject Tories
Sir Keir Starmer has declared a historic Labour victory in Britain’s general election, achieving a majority of at least 172 seats. Rishi Sunak acknowledged the Conservative party’s devastating defeat, which saw its worst-ever result. Despite Labour’s…
Friday, 05 July 2024 11:41
Well-known MPs lose their seats, huge number of newcomers
The scale of the swing to Labour means that a significant number of prominent Conservatives have lost their seats. These include former prime minister Liz Truss, defence secretary Grant Shapps, justice secretary Alex Chalk, education secretary…