British Isles

Man jailed for supplying small boats to people smugglers

09 Jan 2026
A Turkish national has been jailed for eleven years after being convicted of supplying thousands of small boats and engines used by people smugglers to carry migrants across the English Channel. Adem Savas,…

What UK Christians can expect to see in 2026

08 Jan 2026
Following what many have described as a 'quiet revival' in 2025, Christian leaders believe 2026 could mark an unprecedented season of spiritual openness in Britain. Writing for the Evangelical Alliance, Phil Knox identifies…

UK armed forces helped US seizure of tanker

08 Jan 2026
The UK armed forces have confirmed they supported a US-led operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, amid growing concerns over so-called 'shadow fleets' evading international sanctions. The tanker,…

Man who sold chemicals online to assist suicides is jailed

08 Jan 2026
A former British soldier has been jailed for fourteen years after selling lethal chemicals online to assist suicides, resulting in the deaths of two people. Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, used an online…

Police vetting scandal: Met hired black child rapist to boost diversity

08 Jan 2026
A damning review has revealed serious failures in the Metropolitan Police’s recruitment and vetting processes, with thousands of officers and staff inadequately checked during a major recruitment drive. The report found that as…

Three schoolchildren seriously injured after falling out of a bus

08 Jan 2026
Three high school pupils from Wigan were seriously injured after falling from the top window of a double-decker bus in Ashton-in-Makerfield. The incident prompted an emergency response that included police, paramedics, and an…

Churches urged to support alcohol-free January

08 Jan 2026
Churches across the UK are being urged to support Dry January 2026, as an estimated 17.5 million adults commit to a month without alcohol. The initiative, led by Alcohol Change UK, invites people…

Ukraine: UK and France agree to send troops if a peace deal is reached

08 Jan 2026
The United Kingdom and France have agreed in principle to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached, marking a significant step in European security planning. Keir Starmer said…

Christmas churchgoing: nearly half of Brits plan to attend

18 Dec 2025
A new poll commissioned by Tearfund suggests a significant rise in Christmas church attendance across the UK, with nearly half of adults planning to attend a service or church event this year. The…

Keir Starmer: how the Church represents 'true Britain'

18 Dec 2025
In an interview with Premier Christian News, Keir Starmer has spoken warmly about the importance of Christian values and the vital role churches play across the UK. Speaking after a Downing Street reception…
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