British Isles

Boat crossings: 1,100 migrants have landed since election

18 Jul 2024
Labour has admitted that Britain is facing a small-boat crisis in the Channel, just days after scrapping the Tories' Rwanda deportation scheme. 427 people made the crossing on Monday, bringing the total since…

GAFCON stands with the Alliance

18 Jul 2024
GAFCON has expressed solidarity with the Anglican Alliance, condemning the Church of England's decision to bless same-sex unions, which they argue contradicts biblical teachings. The Archbishop of Rwanda, Laurent Mbanda, criticised the General…

UK scientists: breakthrough against pancreatic cancer?

18 Jul 2024
Scientists have discovered that pancreatic cancer deactivates molecules within the HNF4A gene, leading to rapid growth and spread. This breakthrough offers hope for better treatments against this deadly disease, which kills nearly 9,000…

Keir Starmer warns Putin - NATO resolve 'bigger than ever'

11 Jul 2024
In Washington, Keir Starmer has issued a stern warning to Vladimir Putin, asserting that NATO's resolve is stronger than ever in the face of Russian aggression. After meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Starmer reaffirmed…

Thousands of prisoners may be released

11 Jul 2024
Keir Starmer has indicated that thousands of prisoners may be released due to severe overcrowding in jails across England and Wales. He criticised the previous Conservative government for their handling of the prison…

Suspect arrested following triple crossbow murder

11 Jul 2024
A suspect has been found following a manhunt after the wife and two daughters of racing commentator John Hunt were killed in an apparent crossbow attack. The victims, Carol Hunt and her daughters…

New Ofwat measures threaten Thames Water’s future

11 Jul 2024
Ofwat, the water regulator, has announced a draft decision on how much water companies in England can raise consumer bills over the next five years. The regulator has imposed stricter oversight on Thames…

Two more universities win court orders on Gaza protest camps

11 Jul 2024
Following ongoing Pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have taken place at university and other campuses nationwide, the Universities of Nottingham and Birmingham have secured court orders to end student protests occupying campus areas. The High…

CofE takes a step towards allowing same-sex weddings

11 Jul 2024
The Church of England’s General Synod has endorsed a plan to allow standalone services for blessing same-sex couples, advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion while accommodating conservative theological views. This decision, part of the Living in…

Diego Garcia: USA blocks court hearing on detention of migrants

11 Jul 2024
The US government has blocked a British court hearing on the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), citing security concerns. The hearing was to address the alleged unlawful detention of migrants on Diego Garcia,…
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