British Isles
Thursday, 13 February 2025 23:19
UK to deny citizenship to small boat refugees
The Government has introduced new immigration rules making it nearly impossible for refugees who enter illegally - including those arriving by small boat or concealed in vehicles - to obtain British citizenship. From 10 February, applications…
Thursday, 13 February 2025 23:16
Mortgage rates cut below 4% as competition picks up
Major lenders Santander and Barclays have introduced mortgage deals below 4%, signalling increased competition in the sector. These offers follow expectations that the Bank of England will continue to cut interest rates, allowing lenders to lower…
Thursday, 13 February 2025 23:14
Victims furious after CofE rejects full independent safeguarding
Sexual abuse survivors have reacted with anger and disappointment after the Church of England's General Synod rejected a move to full independent safeguarding, instead opting for a partially independent model. Survivors had urged the Church to…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:35
Government cannot boost economic growth ‘until mental health crisis tackled’
Experts warn that the Government cannot boost economic growth without addressing the mental health crisis affecting young people. A coalition of four mental health organisations has called for urgent action, rejecting claims that the crisis is…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:27
Starmer under fire amid row over Chagos deal cost
Keir Starmer has faced criticism in parliament over the UK’s agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, amid reports that the cost of the deal had risen from £9bn to £18bn. Both the Government…
Thursday, 06 February 2025 21:22
700,000 women to be screened for cancer using AI technology
Hundreds of thousands of women in the UK will be screened for breast cancer using AI technology in a groundbreaking trial designed to reduce waiting times and improve early detection. The £11 million trial will involve…