British Isles
Thursday, 10 October 2024 22:07
Tory leadership race: Cleverly out, Jenrick and Badenoch final two
In a surprising turn, on 9 October James Cleverly was eliminated from the Conservative Party leadership race, leaving Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch as the final contenders. On 9 October, when Tory MPs voted, Badenoch regained…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 22:02
Investigation into surgeon now includes four more hospitals
An investigation into concerns surrounding orthopaedic surgeon Yaser Jabbar has expanded to include four more London hospitals. Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) had launched a review of 721 children treated by him after concerns were raised…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 21:58
Scottish Labour stunned by rebellion on winter fuel payments
Two Scottish Labour MPs have surprised their leader Anas Sarwar by voting against the party line in support of a non-binding motion urging the UK government to reverse cuts to the winter fuel payment. The motion,…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 21:54
‘Bonkers’ plan to reach net zero by importing from North Korea
The Government’s plan to import biomass from countries like North Korea and Afghanistan to meet its net-zero targets has drawn sharp criticism, with experts labelling the strategy as ‘bonkers’. The plan, outlined in a bioenergy resource…
Thursday, 10 October 2024 21:50
Row over plans to transform derelict church into mosque
A controversial plan to convert St John the Evangelist Church in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, into a mosque has ignited tensions in the community. The Grade 2 listed church, built in 1788, has been unused since the 1980s…
Friday, 04 October 2024 00:25
PM goes to Brussels, eyes closer UK-EU cooperation
Sir Keir Starmer made his first visit to Brussels this week, aiming to rebuild UK-EU relations post-Brexit. His visit focused on strengthening cooperation in defence, security, energy, climate change, and tackling irregular migration. While Starmer’s message…