British Isles

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 system, which is…

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 Hannah and Louise,…

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 Water, due to…

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 Court's orders ruled…