British Isles

Christian volunteer wins compensation for arrest over silent prayer

22 Aug 2024
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, a Christian charity volunteer, has won £13,000 in compensation and received an apology after being wrongfully arrested twice for silently praying outside an abortion clinic in a 'buffer zone' - an…

Immigration detention centres to re-open in removals drive

22 Aug 2024
The new Labour government plans to reopen two immigration detention centres, Campsfield House and Haslar, aiming to achieve the highest rate of removals of those without the right to remain in the UK…

England and Wales announce new mission to make UK a clean energy superpower

22 Aug 2024
The UK prime minister and Welsh first minister have launched a joint initiative to transform Britain into a clean energy superpower. This mission focuses on significant investments in homegrown energy, which aims to…

Scotland: increase in drug-related deaths

22 Aug 2024
Scotland has seen a concerning rise in drug-related deaths, with 1,172 fatalities recorded in 2023 - a 12% increase after two years of declines. Dr Tara Shivaji, a consultant at Public Health Scotland…

Scotland: Afghan medical students win UK visas to beat Taliban

22 Aug 2024
Twenty Afghan women, whose medical studies were abruptly halted when the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, will finally resume their education in Scotland after years of uncertainty. The women, banned from…

Chancellor to raise taxes and cut spending in October?

22 Aug 2024
Rachel Reeves is preparing to implement a tough October budget that includes tax increases, spending cuts, and stricter benefit policies. Despite stronger-than-expected economic growth in early 2024, she faces a significant budget deficit,…

Church leader dead after triple stabbing in Manchester

22 Aug 2024
Alberta Obinim, a beloved church leader in Manchester's Ghanaian community, tragically lost her life in a triple stabbing at her family's home on 18 August. Alberta, 43, was known for her vibrant personality…

UK riots: 'The Church’s important role to play in rebuilding communities'

15 Aug 2024
Recent riots across the UK, sparked by a tragic stabbing incident, have highlighted deep-seated tensions within British communities. The violence, exacerbated by false information on social media, led to anti-Muslim protests and widespread…

Train drivers’ dispute likely to end after ‘no-strings’ pay offer

15 Aug 2024
After three years of strikes and bitter disputes, the long-running conflict between train drivers and rail operators in the UK is nearing resolution. The train drivers' union, ASLEF, is recommending its members accept…

UK economy grows by 0.6%, despite flatline in June

15 Aug 2024
The UK economy showed a growth of 0.6% over three months, marking a positive trend despite a flatline in June, attributed to the general election and ongoing strikes. Businesses across various industries delayed…
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