The UK government has revealed a £22bn “black hole” in the country’s finances. The money was inherited by the current government from the Conservative party and has been used to justify the cut to the winter fuel payment by the government. The Labour party has warned of a “painful” October Budget due to the state… Continue reading Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?
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At least 12 dead after migrant boat capsizes in Channel
French authorities have reported that at least 12 people have died and two are missing following a capsizing incident off the Gris-Nez cape in the English Channel. More than 50 people were rescued, two of whom remain in critical condition. This marks the deadliest loss of life in the Channel in 2022. Interior Minister Gérald… Continue reading At least 12 dead after migrant boat capsizes in Channel
Manchester woman denies buying eggs for rioters to throw
A woman from Moston who purchased eggs which were then thrown by protesters during an incident outside an asylum seeker hotel has denied her involvement in violent disorder. Barbara Barker pleaded not guilty to the charge at Manchester Crown Court, with the alleged offence said to have occurred in the Newton Heath area of the… Continue reading Manchester woman denies buying eggs for rioters to throw
How many people cross the Channel in small boats and how many claim asylum?
French authorities have confirmed that 12 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized in the Channel. Thousands of people attempt to cross the Channel in small boats every year, with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announcing that he plans to take tougher measures against the people-smuggling gangs responsible. As of 2nd September… Continue reading How many people cross the Channel in small boats and how many claim asylum?
GB Energy to be headquartered in Aberdeen
GB Energy, a UK government-backed energy company, will have its headquarters in Aberdeen, according to sources. The company, which will not supply power to homes, is planned to fund both new and existing clean technology and small and medium-sized renewable energy projects, including floating offshore windfarms, hydrogen and carbon capture and energy storage. Smaller satellite… Continue reading GB Energy to be headquartered in Aberdeen
Lucy Connolly's racial hatred post did not break X rules
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has faced criticism after a user flagged a post by Lucy Connolly, the wife of a Conservative councillor who had called for hotels housing asylum seekers to be set alight. Connolly’s post was intended to stir up racial hatred and she pleaded guilty to this offence in… Continue reading Lucy Connolly's racial hatred post did not break X rules
St Joseph's Preparatory school in Stoke-on-Trent to close ahead of VAT change
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, a private school located in Staffordshire, has announced that it will be closing down due to “financial challenges” it is facing. The school authorities have stated that the recent changes in funding policies regarding independent schools were a significant factor contributing to its decision. The decision also comes ahead of the… Continue reading St Joseph's Preparatory school in Stoke-on-Trent to close ahead of VAT change
UK government sets out more Israel-sceptic posture over Gaza
The United Kingdom government has suspended 30 arms export licenses to Israel for potential use in serious violations of international humanitarian law, following a decision taken by the new government. It is the third time in two months that the government has made a different decision to that of its predecessor on Israel and the… Continue reading UK government sets out more Israel-sceptic posture over Gaza
Jeremy Kyle egged on audience to boo guest Steve Dymond – inquest
An inquest has heard that a guest on The Jeremy Kyle Show who died by suicide took an overdose after host Jeremy Kyle egged on the studio audience to boo him. Steve Dymond, 63, was found dead seven days after appearing on the show. He had taken a lie detector test after being accused of… Continue reading Jeremy Kyle egged on audience to boo guest Steve Dymond – inquest
Netanyahu: 'Shameful' of UK to suspend some arms sales to Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized the UK’s decision to suspend several arms sales to Israel, referring to it as “shameful”. He stated that the UK’s decision will only encourage Hamas instead of backing Israel, a country fighting against barbarism. The UK suspended around 30 export licences, out of 350 export licences, which ministers… Continue reading Netanyahu: 'Shameful' of UK to suspend some arms sales to Israel