British Isles
Thursday, 17 April 2025 22:37
UK bans EU cheese and meat imports
The Government has introduced a temporary ban on travellers bringing cheese, meat, and dairy products from the EU, aiming to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. The new rules prohibit items such as cured meats and…
Thursday, 17 April 2025 22:35
Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital
The Government is expanding its ‘Advice and Guidance’ scheme to help GPs provide quicker, community-based care and reduce hospital waiting lists. With £80 million in new funding, the goal is to assist two million patients, avoiding…
Thursday, 17 April 2025 22:33
King’s Easter message: the world still needs 'faith, hope and love'
In his 2025 Easter message, King Charles reflected on the paradox of human nature - how we are capable of both great cruelty and great kindness. He urged the nation and the world to return to…
Friday, 11 April 2025 10:21
UK-US deal or eased tariffs ‘won’t be enough’, Starmer warns
Keir Starmer has cautioned that even if the UK secures a US trade deal or lower tariffs, it will not be enough to safeguard Britain’s economic future. In response to Donald Trump’s imposition of a 10%…
Friday, 11 April 2025 10:19
Government offers to buy coal to keep British Steel going
The Government has offered to buy the critical raw materials - particularly coking coal - needed to keep British Steel’s blast furnaces running in Scunthorpe. Without this urgent purchase, steel production could halt within weeks and…
Friday, 11 April 2025 10:17
New measures to put neighbourhood bobbies back on beat
The Government has announced a major new initiative to restore neighbourhood policing, aiming to rebuild public trust and enhance community safety. Under the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, 13,000 additional officers will be deployed by 2029 - an…