British Isles

PM goes to Brussels, eyes closer UK-EU cooperation

04 Oct 2024
Sir Keir Starmer made his first visit to Brussels this week, aiming to rebuild UK-EU relations post-Brexit. His visit focused on strengthening cooperation in defence, security, energy, climate change, and tackling irregular migration. While Starmer’s message…

Most wanted man jailed over '£100m' cocaine smuggling

04 Oct 2024
Jamie Stevenson, one of the UK's most wanted men, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for masterminding a plot to smuggle nearly a tonne of cocaine from Ecuador to Scotland, hidden in a banana shipment.…

Treasury asking ministers to prepare huge infrastructure cuts

04 Oct 2024
The Guardian reports that the Treasury has asked ministers to prepare for cuts of up to 10% in infrastructure spending, targeting projects such as hospital upgrades, road construction, and defence initiatives. Despite Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent…

Teenager seriously hurt in acid attack at school

04 Oct 2024
A 14-year-old girl has sustained serious, potentially life-changing injuries after an acidic substance was thrown at her and another teenager outside Westminster Academy in Westbourne Park, London. The incident, which took place after school hours, also…