British Isles
Thursday, 28 March 2024 22:42
Ezedi given Muslim burial despite controversial conversion
Abdul Ezedi, the Clapham chemical attacker, received a Muslim funeral and burial in London, despite previously claiming to have converted to Christianity. Ezedi, who was granted asylum in the UK based on his supposed Christian faith,…
Thursday, 28 March 2024 22:39
Farmers protest post-Brexit rules and trade deals
UK farmers, feeling betrayed post-Brexit, have protested in London against trade deals and new regulations that jeopardise their livelihoods. The demonstrators, accompanied by tractors, converged on Parliament Square, voicing their distress over trade agreements that permit…
Thursday, 21 March 2024 21:49
Surprise inflation drop could mean cheaper mortgages
UK inflation has dropped to 3.4%, the lowest in over two and a half years, potentially signalling a Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cut this summer. This decrease, primarily driven by slower food price increases,…
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…