British Isles

Chinese-backed cyber attacks 'unacceptable'

28 Mar 2024
The Government has publicly accused China of cyber attacks on the electoral commission and MPs, a move described as an 'unacceptable' assault on UK democracy. Intelligence services suggest these attacks, likely conducted by…

Cabinet mini-reshuffle after two ministers quit

28 Mar 2024
Rishi Sunak has had to make a cabinet reshuffle after two Tory ministers announced their resignations. Robert Halfon, the skills minister, has decided to step down at the next general election. Known for…

Pupil behaviour getting worse, say teachers

28 Mar 2024
A BBC-commissioned survey reveals a worrying trend in England's schools. Nearly one in five teachers experienced physical aggression from pupils this year. Incidents of spitting, swearing, and chair-throwing are increasingly common, with a…

Ezedi given Muslim burial despite controversial conversion

28 Mar 2024
Abdul Ezedi, the Clapham chemical attacker, received a Muslim funeral and burial in London, despite previously claiming to have converted to Christianity. Ezedi, who was granted asylum in the UK based on his…

Farmers protest post-Brexit rules and trade deals

28 Mar 2024
UK farmers, feeling betrayed post-Brexit, have protested in London against trade deals and new regulations that jeopardise their livelihoods. The demonstrators, accompanied by tractors, converged on Parliament Square, voicing their distress over trade…

Christian phone line relaunched after cash boost

21 Mar 2024
DailyHOPE, a free national telephone service providing music, prayers, and reflections from the Church of England, has been relaunched following a significant donation. Initially established in April 2020 to assist older individuals without…

Surprise inflation drop could mean cheaper mortgages

21 Mar 2024
UK inflation has dropped to 3.4%, the lowest in over two and a half years, potentially signalling a Bank of England (BoE) interest rate cut this summer. This decrease, primarily driven by slower…

MPs warn of 'unsustainable' social care crisis

21 Mar 2024
A critical report from the Commons public accounts committee has warned of a deepening crisis in adult social care, leaving millions vulnerable. Chronic understaffing, rising waiting lists, and inconsistent funding have put immense…

Church of England defends plans to tackle ‘white fragility’

21 Mar 2024
The Church of England is defending its appointment of 'racial justice enablers' to tackle racial inequality and 'white fragility’, amid criticism that it might alienate worshippers. In Birmingham and York, these positions focus…

Synthetic drugs far stronger than heroin banned as deaths soar

21 Mar 2024
The Government has banned 15 synthetic opioids, including 14 nitazenes, classifying them as Class A drugs. These opioids, far stronger than heroin, have been linked to numerous fatalities. Nitazenes, frequently misidentified in other…
Page 52 of 281