British Isles
Isle of Man set to approve right to die
The Isle of Man is on course to become the first place in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults, as its parliament enters the final stages of debate…
Highest energy bills in Europe as costs rise again
Despite government pledges to lower the cost of living, UK energy bills remain the highest in Europe, as households face another price hike. From April to July, Ofgem’s energy price cap will increase…
UK's demand for Apple data access sparks US backlash
The Government’s secret demand to access Apple customers’ encrypted data has drawn sharp criticism from the US intelligence community. Tulsi Gabbard, the US director of national intelligence, revealed she was not informed about…
Ten CofE clergy face disciplinary action
The Church of England has initiated disciplinary proceedings against ten clergy members following the release of the Makin Review, which exposed the brutal abuse of over 120 boys by John Smyth at Christian…
Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump calls him 'dictator'
Sir Keir Starmer has backed Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a 'democratically elected leader', after Donald Trump described him as a dictator. Starmer reassured Zelensky that suspending elections during wartime, as the UK did…
More American bombers arrive in Britain to deter Russia
Four US air force bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford as part of its Bomber Task Force Europe, reinforcing NATO’s deterrence posture amid rising tensions with Russia. The bombers have already participated in…
UK inflation jumps to a ten-month high
Inflation in the UK has surged to 3% in January, reaching a ten-month high, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The rise was driven by higher plane fares, increased food costs,…
First person charged in Scotland under abortion buffer zone law
A 74-year-old woman has become the first person charged in Scotland under the new Abortion Services Act 2024. The law, which came into force in September, bans anti-abortion protests within 200 metres of…
Man ‘cured’ of his 15-year cocaine habit after taking weight loss jab
A 52-year-old man has reportedly overcome a fifteen-year cocaine addiction after receiving weight-loss injections containing semaglutide. The drug, commonly used to treat obesity and diabetes, is believed to target the brain’s hunger and…
Anglicans in Wales urged to revisit same-sex blessings decision
The Church in Wales is set to reconsider its stance on same-sex blessings, with the experimental provision allowing blessings for same-sex couples due to expire in September 2026. While the Church still does…
