British Isles

Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites

14 Aug 2026
The government is pressing ahead with plans to accommodate asylum seekers at former military sites despite significant opposition from some local communities. Home Office minister Anna Turley said disused defence properties provide more…

Heatwave: UK towns at risk of running out of water within six weeks

14 Aug 2026
Parts of England could face serious water shortages within weeks as prolonged dry weather places increasing pressure on rivers, reservoirs and public supplies. Southern Water has warned that around 165,000 people in Hampshire…

Ann Widdecombe funeral: Politician remembered for ‘fearlessly’ upholding Christian faith

14 Aug 2026
Family, friends and political colleagues have gathered at Buckfast Abbey in Devon for the funeral of former government minister Ann Widdecombe, remembering her particularly for her courageous and public Christian faith. The devout…

'One in, one out' deal returns 4% of migrants

07 Aug 2026
One year after the UK and France launched their 'one in, one out' migration agreement, government figures show that just over 1,000 migrants have been returned to France, representing around 4% of the…

Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England

07 Aug 2026
The government has announced plans to establish nearly 200 new community mental health facilities across England by 2029, bringing specialist support closer to where people live. The programme includes 100 community mental health…

Jailed funeral boss angers families with 'apology'

07 Aug 2026
Families affected by the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors scandal have reacted with anger after former funeral director Robert Bush issued a written apology following his 20-year prison sentence. Bush admitted 67 offences, including…

UK: serious offenders excluded from early release reforms

07 Aug 2026
The Government has announced significant changes to planned prison release reforms, confirming that offenders convicted of rape, serious child sexual abuse, and organised grooming offences will be excluded from earlier release arrangements. Andy…

Scot on UK's most wanted list arrested in Spain

07 Aug 2026
A Scottish man who appeared on the UK’s most wanted list has been arrested in Madrid following a two-year international investigation. John Rocks, 37, was wanted by Police Scotland in connection with multiple…

Christians urge Burnham to halt ever-expanding speech restrictions

07 Aug 2026
Christian organisations are calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to safeguard freedom of religion and expression amid concerns that recent legislation could increasingly restrict the public expression of Christian beliefs. Writing for Spiked,…

Major incident declared after large wildfire breaks out - as UK warned of 'new normal' after drought declared

31 Jul 2026
A major incident has been declared after a large wildfire swept across Dunwich Heath on the Suffolk coast, as prolonged hot, dry weather continues to fuel dangerous conditions across the UK. Around 90…
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