British Isles
Thursday, 18 April 2024 21:56
Scottish church leaders rally against assisted suicide legislation
Scottish church leaders are opposing proposed assisted suicide legislation, citing moral concerns and the sanctity of life. They have urged MSPs to reject the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults bill, expressing worries about crossing moral…
Thursday, 18 April 2024 21:54
Headteacher who won high court prayers battle questions legal aid
The headteacher of Britain's 'strictest school', questioning the £150,000 legal aid received by a Muslim pupil to fight a prayer ban case, is concerned about potential further legal action. The High Court dismissed the student's claim…
Thursday, 11 April 2024 23:46
Nearly half of businesses expect to increase their prices
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have reported that nearly half of UK businesses plan to raise prices soon, despite overall inflation pressures easing. Their survey, covering 4,800 firms, found 46% expecting to increase prices, 51%…
Thursday, 11 April 2024 23:42
New migraine drug recommended for NHS use
Atogepant, an oral medication for preventing chronic and episodic migraines, may soon be accessible via the NHS in England. This treatment, poised to benefit up to 170,000 people, is especially for those unresponsive to other medications…
Thursday, 11 April 2024 23:40
Faith schools could win right to choose all their pupils
Downing Street is considering plans to allow faith schools in England to select all pupils based on religion, repealing a 2010 cap. This cap requires faith-based free schools and academies to allocate half their places without…
Thursday, 11 April 2024 23:38
Asylum seeker accused of killing pensioner ‘for sake of Palestine’
Alid Ahmed, a Moroccan asylum seeker in England, is accused of murdering 70-year-old Terence Carney and attempting to murder his housemate Javed Nouri, a Christian convert, citing ‘revenge’ for Israeli actions in Gaza as his motive.…