British Isles
Thursday, 16 November 2023 23:16
Cabinet reshuffle: ex-PM David Cameron walks into No 10
In a major reshuffle by Rishi Sunak, James Cleverly has been appointed as the new Home Secretary (after Suella Braverman’s dismissal), and former prime minister David Cameron as Foreign Secretary. Braverman accepted her dismissal, which came…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 23:12
Labour ceasefire vote - Starmer hit by frontbench resignations
In a significant upheaval within the Labour Party, high-profile MP Jess Phillips and nine other frontbenchers either resigned or were sacked following party leader Keir Starmer's refusal to support a ceasefire in Gaza. This was in…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 22:35
BBC accused of 'airbrushing Jesus from language'
The BBC's decision to replace the traditional terms BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini) with BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era) in some of its programmes has sparked controversy. Gavin Ashenden, former chaplain…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 22:32
Church of England votes for blessings for same-sex unions
The CofE's General Synod has voted to offer blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages, marking a significant shift in its approach to LGBTQI+ issues. After a marathon debate, the Synod overwhelmingly approved the…
Thursday, 16 November 2023 22:24
UK inflation falls to two-year low
In October, UK inflation significantly decreased to 4.6% from 6.7%, marking the lowest rate in two years and a major easing of price pressures. This represents the most substantial monthly drop in the annual Consumer Price…
Thursday, 09 November 2023 22:16
More than one million people on waiting lists as NHS backlog grows
The NHS backlog in England has reached a record high, with 7.77 million people waiting for non-emergency care by the end of September. What is more concerning is that about one million people are on multiple…