British Isles

Princess’ personal video message about completing chemotherapy

12 Sep 2024
The Princess of Wales has shared her relief at completing her chemotherapy in a heartfelt and very personal video message - a markedly different approach from the usual formal bulletins from Kensington Palace.…

Starmer responds to damning report on NHS

12 Sep 2024
A major report by Lord Darzi, a widely respected surgeon and former health minister, has highlighted serious issues facing the NHS. The rapid review, completed in nine weeks, reveals that the nation's health…

Conservative leadership contest: Mel Stride eliminated

12 Sep 2024
Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch have emerged as the frontrunners in the Conservative Party leadership race following the second round of MP voting. Jenrick led with 33 votes, followed by Badenoch with 28.…

Grenfell fire report blames ‘unscrupulous’ cladding firms

05 Sep 2024
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report concluded that the tragic fire of 2017, which claimed 72 lives, was entirely avoidable and resulted from widespread dishonesty and incompetence by those involved in the building’s…

A step closer to rail nationalisation

05 Sep 2024
The House of Commons has passed a motion to explore the potential for rail nationalisation, a significant victory for advocates of public ownership. It calls for reforms to address issues in the UK's…

Proposals to remove hereditary peers from House of Lords

05 Sep 2024
The Government has introduced plans to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords, a significant move towards reforming the British upper chamber. Hereditary peers, whose titles are passed down through family lines,…

Universities seek funding help at start of new term

05 Sep 2024
UK universities are warning of a financial crisis that could lead to significant cuts unless the government takes action. According to the president of Universities UK, the sector is at a 'fork in…

Scotland: £500m cuts to public spending

05 Sep 2024
Scotland's deputy first minister, Shona Robison, has announced £500 million in public spending cuts to address financial pressures. The cuts, which span various sectors, aim to balance Scotland’s budget while facing ongoing economic…

Wales: archbishop urges joint action to solve rivers crisis

05 Sep 2024
Archbishop Andrew John of Wales has emphasised the importance of joint action in addressing the crisis of river pollution. A Church-led summit on river pollution is set for November, bringing together over 70…

France: migrant deaths in small boats ‘a problem of UK’s making’

05 Sep 2024
The ongoing migrant crisis has reshaped France’s northern coast, especially Boulogne. French rescue workers and officials are witnessing a tragic pattern of migrants fleeing death only to perish in dangerous Channel crossings. While…
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