British Isles
Thursday, 21 March 2024 21:47
Leo Varadkar: ‘I am no longer best man to be Irish PM’
Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar has announced his immediate resignation as Fine Gael party leader and will step down as Taoiseach once his successor is chosen. He led Ireland from 2017 and took pride in guiding…
Thursday, 21 March 2024 21:44
MPs warn of 'unsustainable' social care crisis
A critical report from the Commons public accounts committee has warned of a deepening crisis in adult social care, leaving millions vulnerable. Chronic understaffing, rising waiting lists, and inconsistent funding have put immense pressure on councils.…
Thursday, 21 March 2024 21:41
Church of England defends plans to tackle ‘white fragility’
The Church of England is defending its appointment of 'racial justice enablers' to tackle racial inequality and 'white fragility’, amid criticism that it might alienate worshippers. In Birmingham and York, these positions focus on addressing issues…
Thursday, 21 March 2024 21:39
Synthetic drugs far stronger than heroin banned as deaths soar
The Government has banned 15 synthetic opioids, including 14 nitazenes, classifying them as Class A drugs. These opioids, far stronger than heroin, have been linked to numerous fatalities. Nitazenes, frequently misidentified in other drugs, cause dangerous…
Thursday, 21 March 2024 21:36
Army must 'prepare genuinely for war'
A new report, backed by former UK defence and security chiefs, emphasises the need for the Army to genuinely prepare for war to effectively deter threats. Key contributors have warned of the army's diminished credibility due…
Thursday, 14 March 2024 22:33
Tories AND Labour accused of ‘shocking’ racism
Diane Abbott, an independent MP and former Labour member, has accused both the Conservative and Labour parties of 'shocking' racism in the recent Tory donor controversy. The row centres on businessman Frank Hester's alleged racist and…