British Isles
Thursday, 21 December 2023 20:56
Northern Ireland: Donaldson says no agreement on Windsor Framework
Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has declared that negotiations aimed at restoring the Stormont government have concluded, offering a financial package exceeding £3.3 billion for the Executive's return. However, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson asserts that…
Thursday, 21 December 2023 20:53
Police to run face recognition searches on 50m driving licence holders
The UK government is introducing a law allowing police to run facial recognition searches on a database of fifty million driving licence holders. This change, part of a new criminal justice bill, will enable the police…
Thursday, 14 December 2023 22:18
Stormont talks: Sir Jeffrey tiptoeing his way to a deal?
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the DUP leader, seems to be cautiously moving towards a deal that could see his party return to Stormont. He acknowledges the final stages of negotiation as the most challenging, hinting at internal…
Thursday, 14 December 2023 22:13
A&E waits grow as packed hospitals brace for tough winter
The NHS is confronting escalating A&E wait times as it faces one of its most difficult winters. In England, only 69.7% of patients were seen within the four-hour target last month. Ambulance delays have worsened, with…
Thursday, 14 December 2023 22:11
Interest rate held at 5.25% for third time by Bank of England
The Bank of England has maintained its interest rate at 5.25% for the third consecutive meeting. This decision reflects the Bank's stance that borrowing costs need to remain high for an extended period to combat inflation,…
Thursday, 14 December 2023 22:08
Charities' anger as government 'downgrades' disabilities minister role
Charities have expressed outrage as the Government demoted the disability minister role - during Disability History Month. The vacancy arose when Tom Pursglove became legal migration minister. Mims Davies, the new appointee, will maintain her focus…