British Isles

CofE appoints bishops to lead next phase of same-sex blessings debate

26 Jun 2026
The Church of England has appointed two bishops to lead the next stage of discussions surrounding same-sex blessings and the status of clergy in same-sex marriages. The move follows the conclusion of the…

Joe Weller: ‘After hitting rock bottom, Jesus saved me'

19 Jun 2026
Popular British YouTuber Joe Weller has publicly shared his conversion to Christianity with his millions of followers, describing it as the most significant event of his life. Weller, who built a large online…

Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s

18 Jun 2026
Keir Starmer has announced a major overhaul of online safety rules, including a ban on social media access for under-16s from spring 2027. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X…

Manhunt launched as child sex offender disappears

18 Jun 2026
Police are continuing a nationwide search for a convicted child sex offender who disappeared before the conclusion of a major exploitation trial. Sharam Muhamadi, 21, was found guilty in his absence of offences…

Bill debts soar but many don't know help is available

18 Jun 2026
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that billions of pounds are owed to utility providers across the UK, while many households remain unaware of support schemes designed to…

New radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from twenty to five

18 Jun 2026
Thousands of men in England diagnosed with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer will soon be offered an advanced form of radiotherapy that could reduce treatment sessions from twenty visits to just five. The…

Archbishop says AI should 'serve not diminish humanity'

18 Jun 2026
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has urged policymakers and technology companies to ensure that artificial intelligence serves humanity rather than diminishing it. Speaking during a House of Lords debate on AI, she…

English Channel: Russian warship fires on British yacht

18 Jun 2026
A retired British couple have described as ‘surreal’ an encounter with a Russian warship in the English Channel after warning shots were fired near their yacht. Jane and Alan Kelvey were sailing in…

Henry Nowak: police watchdog chief urges people not to speculate

04 Jun 2026
The murder of teenager Henry Nowak has sparked national debate after bodycam footage showed him being handcuffed by police while fatally wounded after a stabbing incident in Southampton. Public concern intensified following the…

Bradford gang jailed for abuse of teenage girl who 'still carries trauma'

04 Jun 2026
Fifteen men have been sentenced to a combined 188 years in prison after being convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a teenage girl in Bradford over a four-year period. The offences, which occurred between…
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