Top UK Special Forces general oversaw blocking of Afghan 'war-crime' witnesses to Britain

A revelation by BBC Panorama indicates that a top UK general failed to report possible war crimes committed by the SAS in Afghanistan and later oversaw the denial of hundreds of Afghan commandos’ UK resettlement applications. Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins, who led UK Special Forces in Afghanistan during the alleged war crimes, appointed a UKSF… Continue reading Top UK Special Forces general oversaw blocking of Afghan 'war-crime' witnesses to Britain

Newspaper headlines: 'Terror probe' into fire and 'time to deliver' on immigration

Counter-terrorism officers are investigating a fire that occurred at the residence of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, as reported by several newspapers who quickly moved to publish the news on their front pages. The Daily Star, known for its hard-hitting front-page stories, displayed images of the police presence behind the barriers as the investigation unfolded… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Terror probe' into fire and 'time to deliver' on immigration

Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

Immigration has become a highly contentious issue fraught with political implications, driven by both social and demographic changes. The stark reality of failed promises and misguided projections has amplified the debate surrounding immigration policies. The influx of individuals from central and eastern Europe, contrary to initial estimations, highlighted the disparity between political rhetoric and actual… Continue reading Starmer's robust language nods to immigration failures

UK Pride groups suspend involvement of political parties

Several of the UK’s major Pride organizations have made the decision to suspend the involvement of political parties in their events as a show of support for the transgender community. Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Manchester Prides have all stated that political parties will not be allowed to participate in an official capacity until they demonstrate… Continue reading UK Pride groups suspend involvement of political parties

Stephen Atkinson elected as Reform leader of Lancashire County Council

Reform UK’s Councillor Stephen Atkinson has emerged as the new leader of Lancashire County Council following the party’s victory in the local elections on 1 May. With 53 out of 84 seats under their control, Reform UK now holds a significant majority in the authority. Atkinson, who previously led Ribble Valley Council before switching allegiance… Continue reading Stephen Atkinson elected as Reform leader of Lancashire County Council

Lagan College: Neil Beckett victims say school did not do enough

Victims of a former school welfare officer, who was found guilty of sexual assault and incarcerated in December, have raised concerns about the lack of intervention by the school to mitigate the abuse they suffered. These individuals attended Lagan College in Belfast, where Neil Beckett served as a welfare officer and exploited his position to… Continue reading Lagan College: Neil Beckett victims say school did not do enough

MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland

An initiative to legalize assisted dying is set to be voted on for the third time in the history of Scottish parliament. This proposal would permit terminally-ill adults to request medical assistance to end their lives, following a positive vote on similar measures for England and Wales by MPs. Proponents of the Holyrood bill believe… Continue reading MSPs to vote on assisted dying in Scotland

Singleton Hospital maternity report reveals 'concerning' care

The harrowing ordeal of hospital failings during a child’s birth has left the Channon family devastated, with their son Gethin now facing a life of disability. Gethin’s parents, Rob and Sian Channon, expressed their dismay over the catastrophic errors that led to their son’s serious brain injury, robbing him of the ability to move independently.… Continue reading Singleton Hospital maternity report reveals 'concerning' care

Oldham: The view on immigration from a town transformed by it

Report by: Becky Wearn, Senior UK producer Oldham has seen a significant amount of immigration, with almost one in five residents being born outside the UK. The prime minister’s recent warning about the risk of the UK becoming an “island of strangers” has sparked discussion in the town. Yorkshire Street is a central location where… Continue reading Oldham: The view on immigration from a town transformed by it

Belgian soldiers injured during training incident in Scotland

During a military training exercise in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured in a shooting incident. The incident also resulted in approximately 10 other soldiers suffering from hearing damage. The exact location of the incident was not disclosed by Belgium’s defense ministry, but it was noted that last week, around 600 Belgian armed forces personnel… Continue reading Belgian soldiers injured during training incident in Scotland