British Isles

UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident

01 Oct 2026
Andy Burnham says there are 'strong indications' that Iran played a part in a security incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, although Tehran strongly denies involvement. Five British men aged between 23 and…

Brexit referendum 'possible' in Labour election manifesto, says Burnham

01 Oct 2026
Andy Burnham has said it is 'possible' that a future Labour manifesto could include another referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU. However, he stressed that holding such a vote now would not…

Grenfell evidence submitted to CPS for charging decisions

01 Oct 2026
Metropolitan Police have asked prosecutors to consider manslaughter and other criminal charges against companies and individuals in connection with the Grenfell Tower fire. Seventy-two people died and more than seventy were injured when…

Tories accuse Burnham of taking money from pensioners

01 Oct 2026
Andy Burnham has announced plans to reform the state pension triple lock after 2030 to help fund a new National Care Service. Under the current system, pensions rise annually by whichever is highest:…

MI5 issues rare warning over Chinese spy agency

01 Oct 2026
MI5 has issued an unusual public warning about alleged Chinese intelligence activity targeting people in Britain. The security service says China is using an organisation presenting itself as an academic institute to establish…

Northern Ireland: church calls for 'reconciliation and building trust'

01 Oct 2026
Drumcree Parish Church in Northern Ireland has called for reconciliation and renewed trust as a longstanding dispute over an Orange Order parade continues. The controversy surrounding the Drumcree parade near Portadown dates back…

Iraq: last anti-IS British and American troops leave

01 Oct 2026
The last British and American troops have left Iraq, ending the international coalition’s military mission against IS after more than a decade. About a hundred UK personnel left Irbil alongside US forces, completing…

Burnham has just opened the door to a major Brexit U-turn

24 Sep 2026
Andy Burnham has signalled his intention to deepen Britain’s relationship with the EU while declining to rule out a future Labour commitment to rejoin the bloc. Asked whether Labour could campaign for EU…

New vocational GCSEs planned for teenagers

24 Sep 2026
Teenagers in England will be offered new vocational GCSEs as part of government efforts to strengthen technical education and reduce youth unemployment. From September 2029, 14-year-olds will be able to study nationally recognised…

Lancashire: blood tests find high level of cancer-causing chemical

24 Sep 2026
Residents near a chemical factory in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, have been found with unusually high levels of PFOA, a persistent 'forever chemical' linked to increased risks of several serious health conditions. Independent researchers tested…
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