British Isles

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

18 Dec 2025
The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates, reducing the Bank rate from 4% to 3.75% - its lowest level since February 2023. Analysts anticipate a close vote among the nine-member Monetary Policy…

We need more people ready to fight, military chief says

18 Dec 2025
Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, has warned that the nation needs more people prepared to defend the country amid growing global instability and rising threats from Russia. He called for…

Nine-year-old girl murdered in Weston-super-Mare

18 Dec 2025
Weston-super-Mare is in deep shock following the tragic death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who was fatally stabbed at her home on 15 December. The police confirmed that she died at the scene after suffering a single…

Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys

18 Dec 2025
The Government has announced new measures aimed at tackling violence against women and girls by addressing harmful attitudes at an early age. As part of a long-awaited strategy, teachers will be trained to recognise early signs…