British Isles

Labour civil war erupts over possible Heathrow expansion

23 Jan 2025
A rift within the Labour Party has surfaced over reported plans by Rachel Reeves to approve a third runway at Heathrow and expand operations at Gatwick and Luton airports. While she emphasises economic…

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, say MPs

23 Jan 2025
The parliamentary group on eating disorders has declared an emergency, citing 'woefully inadequate care' for those affected. Conditions like anorexia and bulimia have surged in recent years, with 12% of 17- to 19-year-olds…

Christians challenge school VAT policy in High Court

23 Jan 2025
Christian families and schools have launched a High Court challenge against the Government’s decision to add VAT to private and independent school fees, including Christian institutions. Supported by the Christian Legal Centre (CLC),…

NHS: patients ‘dying in corridors and going undiscovered for hours’

16 Jan 2025
A Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report has revealed shocking conditions in NHS hospitals. Based on testimony from over 5,000 nursing staff, the 460-page document highlights widespread 'corridor care' which is now normal…

Davey calls for UK to join EU customs union to ‘turbocharge’ economy

16 Jan 2025
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has called on the UK to negotiate a new customs union with the EU by 2030, arguing it is the 'single biggest thing' the country can do…

Starmer makes surprise visit to Kyiv to sign 100-year deal

16 Jan 2025
Keir Starmer has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to sign a 100-year partnership with Ukraine, affirming Britain’s steadfast support amid ongoing conflict with Russia. He met Volodymyr Zelensky, laid a wreath for…

London: teenager charged with murder after ‘indiscriminate’ drive-by shooting

16 Jan 2025
Tahjin Sommersall, 18, has been charged with the murder of Michelle Sadio, 44, who was fatally shot outside a church in Harlesden, London, on December 14. The shooting occurred during a wake for…

Gas storage levels 'concerningly low' after cold snap

16 Jan 2025
Britain’s gas storage levels have dropped to 'concerningly low' levels, with less than a week of demand available, warns Centrica, the operator of the largest gas storage site. Plunging temperatures and high reliance…

Former archbishop joins climate call to PM

16 Jan 2025
Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, has joined over two dozen faith leaders urging Keir Starmer to back the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill. The bill, set for a parliamentary vote on 24…

A wall which aims to chronicle world's answered prayers

09 Jan 2025
The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, a monumental Christian structure near Birmingham, is progressing toward construction. Designed as the largest Christian monument worldwide, it will feature one million white bricks, each digitally linked…
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