British Isles
Friday, 26 July 2024 11:19
Police officer fighting for his life in hospital after motorway hit and run
A police officer who put himself in harm's way during a hit-and-run crash on the M8 is among three individuals fighting for their lives. The crash near junction 13 at Provan involved seven men, all taken…
Friday, 26 July 2024 11:18
Offshore wind to power 20m homes within five years, Starmer to pledge
Keir Starmer will pledge to build enough offshore wind capacity to power 20 million homes within five years using taxpayer money to develop parts of the seabed owned by the royal family. During a visit to…
Friday, 26 July 2024 11:17
Evangelicals play down the commissioning of 20 ‘overseers’
Evangelicals have downplayed the commissioning of 20 “overseers” to provide pastoral support to those opposing same-sex blessings in the Church of England. The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) organized this alternative spiritual oversight. Among the…
Friday, 26 July 2024 11:16
Bank of England to cut interest rates in August, economists forecast
Market expectations for an August interest rate cut diverge from economists' predictions. A Reuters poll of economists indicates that the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates next week for the first time in…
Thursday, 18 July 2024 22:26
King’s Speech: Labour sets out its law-making plans
King Charles has outlined the new Labour government's law-making agenda in his speech to Parliament, presenting 39 bills for the upcoming session. These include: Planning and Infrastructure Bill, to streamline approval for critical infrastructure. Renters' Rights…
Thursday, 18 July 2024 22:22
Jay Slater: Mother calls for donations to give teen ‘send-off he deserves’
Jay Slater's body was discovered near Masca, Tenerife, after nearly a month of searching. His mother, Debbie Duncan, is appealing for more donations on GoFundMe to repatriate his body and cover funeral expenses, aiming for £60,000.…