Sarah Mullally to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
The King has approved the appointment of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury - the first woman ever to hold the…
Synagogue terrorist told police he killed ‘in name of IS’
Police have confirmed that Jihad al-Shamie, 35, phoned 999 claiming allegiance to IS moments after launching his deadly car and knife attack at Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester. Shamie drove into worshippers before…
Young children taking knives to school, BBC finds
A BBC investigation has revealed that even very young children are taking knives into UK schools. Police recorded cases involving a four-year-old in Kent and a six-year-old in the West Midlands carrying a…
Met will root out corrupt police after 'ghastly' BBC exposé, says chief
Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has vowed to use counter-terrorism-style investigation techniques to root out racism and corruption following a 'ghastly' BBC Panorama exposé of officers at Charing Cross police station. The…
‘Abject failure’ as UK homeless deaths rise
New figures reveal that at least 1,611 homeless people, including 11 children, died in the UK in 2024, a 9% increase from the previous year. The Museum of Homelessness, which compiles annual data…
Bishop of Birmingham ‘dismayed’ by Robert Jenrick’s remarks about Handsworth
The Bishop of Birmingham, Dr Michael Volland, has expressed 'dismay and disappointment' over comments made by Conservative MP Robert Jenrick, who said that during a visit to Handsworth he 'didn’t see another white…
Christian leaders launch Westminster Declaration to ‘re-Christianise’ Britain
Christian leaders, theologians, and public figures have signed the 2025 Westminster Declaration, calling for the 're-Christianisation' of Britain. The document argues that by ignoring the nation’s Christian heritage, society has endangered human life,…
No 'golden ticket' for refugees, says Starmer
Keir Starmer will announce major asylum policy reforms at a European summit in Copenhagen. Refugees granted asylum in the UK will no longer automatically receive settlement or family reunion rights, ending a longstanding…
Reeves set to lift two-child benefit cap in budget?
Rachel Reeves is expected to announce changes to the two-child benefit cap in November’s Budget, amid growing pressure to scrap the policy introduced by George Osborne under Conservative austerity measures. The cap currently…
Hackers delete children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash
Hackers who targeted Kido Schools, a nursery chain, by stealing and publishing sensitive images and personal data of around 8,000 children, have backtracked after widespread public outrage. The group, calling themselves Radiant, initially…
