British Isles

Starmer could face Privileges Committee after claims he misled MPs

24 Apr 2026
Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure after opposition parties called for an inquiry into his handling of Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. Conservatives, SNP, and Liberal Democrats have urged the Speaker to…

UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal

24 Apr 2026
The UK and France have agreed a new £662 million, three-year deal aimed at tackling illegal small boat crossings across the English Channel. The agreement will see a significant increase in French enforcement,…

Six-year-old girl has sight restored thanks to life-changing eye gene therapy

24 Apr 2026
Saffie Sandford, aged six, has experienced a remarkable improvement in her sight after receiving pioneering gene therapy through the NHS. Diagnosed with a rare inherited condition which severely limits vision and can lead…

Two more arrested over arson attack plot targeting Jewish community

24 Apr 2026
Police have arrested nine individuals in connection with an alleged conspiracy to carry out an arson attack targeting a Jewish community venue in north-west London. The investigation, led by counter-terrorism officers, has intensified…

UK preparing for war as 'last days of peace' could happen without warning

24 Apr 2026
A new report states that the UK is actively preparing for future conflict, with experts suggesting modern warfare may eliminate any clear 'last days of peace' before crisis strikes. outlines plans to develop…

Locals support man sacked by Morrisons for tackling shoplifter

24 Apr 2026
A community near Walsall is planning a peaceful protest in support of Sean Egan, a long-serving Morrisons employee dismissed after intervening in a shoplifting incident. Egan, who had worked at the Aldridge store…

UK to send £752 million and 120,000 drones to Ukraine

16 Apr 2026
The UK is strengthening its support for Ukraine with a major new package of military and financial aid, as international leaders meet to coordinate ongoing assistance. Rachel Reeves is expected to confirm a…

Starmer facing renewed scrutiny after fresh news on Mandelson’s appointment

16 Apr 2026
Keir Starmer is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that Peter Mandelson was initially denied security clearance before being approved by officials for his role as British ambassador to Washington. The controversy centres on…

Britain bracing for food shortages as Iran war threatens key supplies

16 Apr 2026
The Government is preparing for potential food supply disruptions this summer amid fears that escalating tensions involving Iran could severely impact global shipping routes. A confidential contingency exercise, known as 'Exercise Turnstone’, has…

179 prisoners freed in error last year

16 Apr 2026
Government figures reveal that 179 prisoners in England and Wales were mistakenly released over the past year, averaging around three each week. These errors have been attributed to administrative failures such as incorrect…
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