British Isles
Home secretary unveils strict new rules for asylum seekers
Shabana Mahmood has announced sweeping changes to the asylum system aimed at tightening immigration controls and reducing taxpayer-funded support for those who break the rules. She will outline the reforms as part of…
Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs
The Government has announced plans to establish a new Fundamental AI Research Lab aimed at advancing major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Backed by up to £40 million in funding over six years, the…
Binge drinking rises sharply among gen Z in their early 20s
New research suggests binge drinking and drug use among Generation Z rises sharply once young people reach their early twenties, challenging the idea that they are a more restrained generation. The research, which…
Anglican breakaway group GAFCON to elect alternative to Sarah Mullally
Leaders of the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) are meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, to consider appointing an alternative senior leader to the Archbishop of Canterbury, shortly before the installation of Archbishop Sarah Mullally.…
Nurse back at work after suspension for misgendering a transgender paedophile
Christian nurse Jennifer Melle has returned to work after more than ten months of suspension following an incident involving a transgender prisoner. She was disciplined after referring to the patient as ‘mister’ while…
Mandelson’s lawyers say his arrest was due to ‘baseless’ flight claims
On 23 February, Lord Mandelson was arrested at his London home on charges of misconduct in public office and later released on bail pending further investigation. His lawyers said the arrest was made…
Student loans: over twenty MPs call for drastic reform of system
More than twenty Labour MPs have called for reform of England’s student loan system. Leading a parliamentary debate, Jas Athwal argued the system is unfair, with many graduates seeing balances rise despite regular…
SEND pupils face major shakeup in new government proposals
Parents in England may soon face limits on choosing special schools for their children under sweeping reforms to special educational needs and disabilities provision. The white paper proposes that councils provide families with…
By-election: Reform member suspended for racist and misogynistic social media posts
Reform UK has suspended a campaign figure in the Gorton and Denton by-election, which they hope to win, after reported social media posts containing racist and misogynistic remarks. Adam Mitula, said to be…
Cornwall: UK’s first deep geothermal power plant
On 26 February, the UK’s first deep geothermal power plant began generating electricity in Cornwall after nearly twenty years of development. The United Downs project, led by Geothermal Engineering Ltd, drilled three miles…
