British Isles

Covid still evolving

01 Feb 2024
Four years into the Covid pandemic, the virus continues to evolve rapidly, affecting the UK population and healthcare system. Approximately 1.2 million people in England and Scotland are now estimated to have Covid;…

Street preachers' charter is planned

25 Jan 2024
The Christian Institute is creating a charter aimed at fostering understanding between police and street preachers regarding freedom of speech. In recent years, arrests of street preachers have become more common, often on…

Councils ‘on the brink’ offered a £600 million bailout

25 Jan 2024
The Government has announced a £600 million bailout for local councils, primarily to support elderly care, in response to financial challenges faced by town halls. This emergency funding aims to prevent service cuts…

Money launderer with links to smuggling gangs jailed

25 Jan 2024
Asghar Gheshalghian, a 48-year-old from Iran, has been jailed for eight years for money laundering in connection with people smuggling gangs involved in Channel crossings. He operated an unregistered money transfer business in…

STI clinics rationing condoms as services reach crisis point

25 Jan 2024
Sexual health clinics across the UK are facing a crisis, leading to the rationing of condoms and a reduction in services. The budget for sexual health has been slashed by £64 million since…

Zombie knife crackdown launched by Home Office

25 Jan 2024
The Home Office is intensifying its crackdown on 'zombie knives' following a surge in violent crimes involving these weapons. These knives, characterised by their large size and horror film-like appearance, have been increasingly…

Rishi Sunak condemns despicable surge in antisemitism

25 Jan 2024
At London’s Guildhall on Holocaust Memorial Day, Rishi Sunak and others condemned the alarming rise in antisemitism. The day's theme, 'Fragility of Freedom,' highlighted the importance of freedom from fear for all, especially…

Ghana: ‘crown jewels’ to be loaned by UK

25 Jan 2024
The UK is sending 32 significant artefacts, including a gold peace pipe, to Ghana on long-term loan, 150 years after they were looted from the Asante king's court. 17 pieces are from the…

Street preacher wins settlement after wrongful arrest

18 Jan 2024
Angus Cameron, a Christian street preacher in Glasgow, Scotland, has won a substantial settlement after being wrongfully arrested for alleged 'homophobic language' in January 2022.  Police Scotland agreed to pay over £5,500 and…

Rishi Sunak sees off rebels as MPs back Rwanda bill

18 Jan 2024
Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill, aimed at preventing legal challenges to the UK's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, has passed the House of Commons with 320 votes in favour and 276 against.…
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