Category: UK News

The Rochdale by-election has been won in decisive fashion by George Galloway, who campaigned on a platform that was largely focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Galloway, who represents the recently formed Workers Party of Britain, polled 12,335 votes, almost 6,000 more than second place finisher Dave Tully, a local businessman standing as an independent. Galloway… Continue reading Rochdale by-election: Landslide win for George Galloway

A sea slug, new to science, has been discovered by researchers off the coast of the south-west of England. The Pleurobranchaea Britannica species is a member of a larger group that normally inhabits warmer waters, and it is feared that the creatures are migrating to the north as a result of the earth’s rising temperatures. Researcher Ross Bullimore of the Centre… Continue reading Mystery sea creature discovered in UK waters 

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine dominates many of the UK’s newspapers today. The Guardian writes of conflicting reports regarding deaths in Gaza, with Gaza health officials claiming more than 100 Palestinians died when Israeli troops opened fire on crowds near aid trucks, but the Israeli military rejecting these claims. The Financial Times similarly highlights… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Conflicting Gaza death accounts and police vetting failures

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Mark Harries, a farmer in Wales, whose father was killed by a bull during bovine TB testing, has criticized the Welsh government’s farming proposals, calling them “not a step forward” in their eradication of the disease. Harries said the government does not understand the devastating impact of the disease, and suggested that a cull of… Continue reading Farmer protests: Son of killed farmer on TB devastation

The UK’s independent immigration watchdog, David Neal, has published a number of reports that were withheld by the government for nine months. Among the findings, Neal called UK border protection “neither effective nor efficient”, and e-passport gates at airports were staffed by “distracted” officers who lacked basic equipment. The reports said that resources were inconsistently… Continue reading Airport borders not working properly, sacked immigration watchdog found

The UK production of Slave Play has drawn criticism from Downing Street for planning to hold “Black Out” performances to host only black audiences. The Noel Coward Theatre in the West End will feature two such performances of the controversial play that explores themes of race, identity, and sexuality, written by US playwright Jeremy O… Continue reading Slave Play: No 10 criticises black-only audiences

The UK government’s plan to double the legal maximum power of e-bikes has raised concerns about battery fires and injuries. The Department for Transport is currently consulting on proposals to increase the maximum power from 250 watts to 500 watts in England, Scotland, and Wales. It also wants to permit e-bikes that don’t require pedalling… Continue reading Plan to double power of e-bikes sparks fire fears

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During a visit to a synagogue, Prince William spoke out against the recent increase in antisemitism. The Prince of Wales, visiting young people and students in London, was informed about the rise in antisemitism since the 7th of October Hamas attacks, along with Israel’s retaliatory military campaign in Gaza. Prince William condemned the current trend… Continue reading Prince William condemns rise in antisemitism during synagogue visit