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Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:29
King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles, aged 75, has been diagnosed with cancer. The cancer (the type has not been disclosed) was discovered during treatment for an enlarged prostate. As a result, the King has…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:27
Northern Ireland: Sunak to examine proposals for greater defence role
Rishi Sunak has expressed willingness to review a report suggesting Northern Ireland should enhance its role in the UK's national security. He did so during Prime Minister’s Questions, where DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson praised Sunak…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:24
Calls for more scrutiny on religious conversion by asylum-seekers
The Home Secretary is reviewing whether tighter scrutiny is needed for asylum seekers claiming conversion to Christianity. This follows the case of Abdul Ezedi, a 35-year-old Afghan asylum seeker and convicted sex offender, who converted to…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:22
Plans to make UK world's most accessible country
The Government has announced a comprehensive Disability Action Plan to make the country the world's most accessible for disabled individuals. This initiative outlines 32 specific measures, including ensuring disabled children have access to local playgrounds and…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:18
Met apologises after gospel singer told not to sing in public place
The Metropolitan Police has apologised for an incident where volunteer officer Maya Hadzhipetkova confronted gospel singer Harmonie London, 20, telling her she could not perform Christian songs on Oxford Street. Claiming that Harmonie needed church authorisation…
Thursday, 08 February 2024 23:17
Numbers surge of those seeking help for gambling problems
In 2023, a record-breaking 52,000 individuals contacted the National Gambling Helpline for assistance with gambling issues, a significant increase from the 42,000 in 2022. This surge included concerns about others' gambling habits, particularly noted during the…