British Isles
Bank governor: ‘global shocks’ the biggest threat to UK economy
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has identified 'global shocks' as a significant threat to the UK economy. During a treasury committee session, he expressed concerns about the situation in the Red Sea,…
Family hubs now open in 75 areas
Family hubs have been established in all 75 local authorities across England to provide support and services for parents and children. These hubs offer a centralised location for a wide range of services,…
Biggest expansion of UK nuclear power for 70 years
The Government has revealed plans for the largest expansion of nuclear power in 70 years, aiming to reduce electricity costs, create jobs, and enhance energy security. By 2050 the UK will quadruple its…
NHS strike leads to over 113,000 patient cancellations
The junior doctors’ strike, the longest-ever in NHS history, resulted in the postponement of over 113,000 patient operations and appointments - bringing the total since December 2022 to 1,333,221. Patients are bearing the…
CPAS statement on same-sex relationships deleted following backlash
The Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS) has faced backlash for endorsing conservative views on same-sex relationships in a statement on its website. The statement, which endorsed the Evangelical Alliance's affirmations on human sexuality,…
Yemen: another missile attack by Houthi rebels thwarted
On 9 January, the US and UK navies intercepted 21 drones and missiles fired in the southern Red Sea by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels - their 26th attack on global maritime trade routes…
'Local hero' saves mother and child from flood
Birmingham man Liam Stych emerged as a hero by rescuing a mother and her three-year-old daughter from a car submerged in floodwaters near Hall Green's bridge. The incident, highlighted by West Midlands police…
Junior doctors’ strikes ‘have public support’ as NHS suffers mass cancellations
Junior doctors in England are currently engaged in the longest strike in NHS history, demanding a 35% pay increase from their current hourly rate of £15-£17 to around £20. Despite five weeks of…
Reform leader turns fire on Labour, calls for election
Shifting focus from his usual target, the Tories, Richard Tice, leader of Reform UK, has coined the term 'Starmergeddon ' to describe the potential consequences of a Labour election victory. Despite ongoing speculation,…
Revealed: almost half of British teens addicted to social media
Nearly half of British teenagers feel addicted to social media, according to a recent study. This concern coincides with increasing scrutiny over the impact of big tech platforms on users, especially young people.…
