British Isles
Thursday, 23 July 2020 21:48
UK / US political immunity rule closed
Harry Dunn died in hospital after his motorbike was involved in a crash outside RAF Croughton, but the driver of the car that hit him was able to claim diplomatic immunity and return to the USA…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 21:43
Faith groups’ role in social cohesion undervalued
Faith and non-religious belief groups’ positive contribution to social cohesion deserves greater recognition and should have more influence on cohesion policy in the United Kingdom, according to a report commissioned by the British Academy and the…
Thursday, 23 July 2020 21:40
Brexit: possible ‘no deal on trade’
On 22 July transport secretary Grant Shapps said that the United Kingdom wants a Brexit free trade deal with the EU, but is prepared for a no deal. A spokesman for Boris Johnson said later that…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 22:31
UK countries in different stages of lockdown
In much of the world, coronavirus lockdowns are easing. In the UK some normality is returning with the reopening of businesses and public spaces. However, the four countries are at different stages of lockdown, as politicians…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 22:26
Virtual drama classes for asylum-seekers
Lockdown has been challenging for young asylum-seekers. Ali used wi-fi at the college he attended to contact his family back home, but in lockdown this has not been possible. With little money, he is unable to…
Thursday, 16 July 2020 22:20
Crackdown on channel dinghy crossings
On 12 July as many as 180 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK (see https://news.sky.com/story/number-of-migrants-crossing-english-channel-hits-new-daily-high-12027639) In six months 2,600+ people have crossed illegally into the UK, compared with 1,850 during the whole of 2019. The…