British Isles
Stable inflation gives chancellor space to break doom loop
UK inflation held steady at 3.8% in September, slightly below expectations and suggesting the current spike may have peaked. Economists predict a gradual decline through spring as last year’s regulated price rises drop out of the…
Met Police roll out ‘eye in the sky’ drone fleet to fight crime across London
The Metropolitan Police have begun testing an advanced “Drone as First Responder” system, deploying remotely operated aircraft across London to assist officers in real-time emergencies. The drones can reach incident scenes within two minutes, streaming live…
Migrant removed to France returns to UK on small boat
A migrant who was deported to France under the UK’s new “one in, one out” return scheme has crossed the Channel again and re-entered Britain. The Iranian man, removed on 19 September, reportedly fled back four…
Grooming gang victims say Jess Phillips should quit with inquiry in crisis
The government’s grooming gang inquiry has plunged into crisis after Jim Gamble, its expected chair, withdrew, calling it a “toxic political football.” His resignation followed that of four survivor-panel members, who said they would only return…
