Tag: UK News

Reports on Tuesday morning’s newspapers highlight a range of stories. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has spoken out about an electoral pact with Reform UK, labelling it “for the birds”. The Daily Telegraph is also featuring King Charles and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s visit to Cornwall. The Times brings news that Britain won’t join the… Continue reading Paper headlines: PM backs pub campaign and 'Farage deal for the birds'

Lord Peter Mandelson, the new UK ambassador to the US, has stated that the UK must respect President Donald Trump’s “strong and clear mandate for change”. Mandelson acknowledged that the UK would not necessarily agree with every specific of Trump’s agenda but emphasised that “we have to respect and understand what drives him, what his… Continue reading UK must respect Trump's mandate, new US ambassador tells BBC

A hostel in Euston, London caught fire in the early hours of 8 February and nine Metropolitan Police officers have received commendations for their bravery in rescuing 20 individuals. The officers arrived at the scene prior to any other emergency responders and quickly searched the five-storey building, directing those trapped and disorientated by the smoke… Continue reading Met Police officers rescue people and fight blaze at hostel

A new bill that would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek help ending their own lives has propose removing the need for the High Court to sign off on assisted dying cases. Currently, a High Court judge must check if every person is eligible and has not been coerced into making… Continue reading Assisted dying bill: Plan to scrap need for High Court approval

During a debate on border security in the House of Commons, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper claimed that people smuggling gangs “have been allowed to take hold.” She accused the former Conservative government of prioritizing “failed gimmicks” instead of strengthening border enforcement, causing the UK to lag behind European countries. The debate was focused on the… Continue reading Borders bill: Smuggling gangs 'taken hold', says Yvette Cooper

The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, acknowledged that “trust has been broken” as he began a meeting of the Church of England’s governing body, the General Synod. The Bishop of Newcastle, Helen Ann-Hartley, called for Mr Cottrell’s resignation, stating that he was an inadequate leader for necessary reform. Bishop Hartley has demanded Mr Cottrell’s resignation… Continue reading I know I have made mistakes, says Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell

Labour MP Oliver Ryan has been suspended from the party’s parliamentary group due to his involvement in a WhatsApp group containing offensive messages. Ryan issued an apology prior to meeting with Chief Whip Sir Alan Campbell, stating that the comments in the group were “completely unacceptable” and apologising for not speaking out at the time.… Continue reading Oliver Ryan suspended as Labour MP over Whatsapp messages

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Laila Soueif, a mother campaigning for her son’s release from an Egyptian prison, has been on a hunger strike for 134 days. Soueif is calling on Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the British Labour Party, to ensure her son Alaa Abdel Fattah’s release if she dies “in the coming days”. Abdel Fattah is a British… Continue reading Alaa Abdel Fattah's mother calls for Keir Starmer's help as hunger strike continues

A large group of farmers have made their way from their respective towns and cities to the capital of the UK, London, to object to the proposed amendment to inheritance tax that could potentially have a negative effect on their businesses. The government’s decision to implement a tax of 20% on agricultural assets worth over… Continue reading Hundreds of tractors block Westminster