British Isles
Thursday, 12 October 2023 20:58
British royals condemn Hamas attacks as terrorism
The British royal family has publicly condemned Hamas as terrorists and expressed their dismay at the attacks on Israel. King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have all criticised the group's actions. The comments…
Thursday, 12 October 2023 20:55
Antisemitic incidents quadruple since Hamas attack
Antisemitic incidents in the UK have surged enormously since the Hamas attack on Israel, with 89 ‘anti-Jewish hate’ cases reported from 7 to 10 October, compared to 21 during the same period last year. There have…
Thursday, 12 October 2023 20:50
Scotland: legalising assisted suicide would open 'Pandora's Box'
New assisted suicide legislation in Scotland would open a 'Pandora's Box', according to disability policy advisor Dr Miro Griffiths. He says that the proposals being brought forward by Liam McArthur MSP 'represent a dangerous idea that…
Thursday, 12 October 2023 20:47
Labour promise gay conversion ban with 'no loopholes'
The Labour Party has pledged to introduce comprehensive legislation to ban gay conversion therapy without any loopholes if it wins the upcoming general election. The Government has faced delays in announcing its own plans for a…
Thursday, 12 October 2023 20:46
Convicted criminals could avoid jail because prisons are full
Judges in England and Wales have been instructed to delay sentencing hearings due to overcrowded prisons. There are concerns that convicted criminals may avoid jail time because of the lack of available prison space. Lord Edis,…
Thursday, 12 October 2023 20:41
Northern Ireland: PSNI sends advice by text
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has sent texts to nearly two thousand individuals whose phone numbers were discovered during drug raids. These texts contain advice on substance misuse and aim to address the growing…