British Isles
Friday, 05 July 2024 11:39
Surging use of civil injunctions to deter environmental protesters
A BBC analysis has revealed extensive efforts by oil companies and public bodies to protect their premises from environmental protesters through civil injunctions. More than 400 protesters have been named in orders affecting over 1,200 locations…
Friday, 05 July 2024 11:37
Scotland: waste and recycling staff to strike
Waste and recycling staff in half of Scotland's councils have voted to strike over a pay dispute. Unite members in 16 local authorities rejected a pay offer from Cosla, the local government body. Cosla defended its…
Friday, 05 July 2024 11:34
Devon: customers will not pay anything towards addressing parasite outbreak
South West Water (SWW) has stated that the cost of addressing the cryptosporidium outbreak in Devon will be covered by shareholders, not customers. The outbreak affected up to 16,000 households, with about 700 still being advised…
Friday, 05 July 2024 11:32
Lucy Letby found guilty of another murder
Former nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of attempting to murder a premature baby girl, Baby K, following a retrial. Baby K’s family described their ordeal as a ‘long, torturous and emotional journey – twice’,…
Thursday, 27 June 2024 23:37
UK election: final debate amidst betting scandal
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer engaged in a heated final debate before the general election on 4 July, clashing over tax, immigration, gender, and Brexit. Sunak accused Starmer of planning tax hikes and lacking a…
Thursday, 27 June 2024 23:34
Major study finds Brexit ‘left long-term scars’ on UK
A University of California study highlights the long-term damage caused by Brexit and austerity measures on the UK’s economic growth and social cohesion. The report calls for urgent action from the incoming government to address setbacks…