British Isles
Protesters arrested after spraying Stonehenge and aeroplanes orange
Two Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested after spraying orange paint on Stonehenge, just before the summer solstice celebrations. The incident was widely condemned by political leaders. Rishi Sunak, calling it a 'disgraceful…
90,000 new social homes a year needed
Over fifty charities and housing bodies have urged Rishi Sunak, Sir Keir Starmer, and Sir Ed Davey to prioritise ending homelessness by committing to building 90,000 social homes annually. With rough sleeping up…
Home Office unlawfully axed Windrush measures
The High Court has ruled that the Home Office unlawfully dropped key recommendations from the Williams Review of the Windrush scandal. The 2020 review made thirty recommendations, all accepted by then-home secretary Priti…
Former Corrie star prays for safe return of missing teenager
Jay Slater, 19, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, has gone missing in Tenerife after attempting an 11-hour walk back to his accommodation following a night out. On 17 June he told his friend Lucy he…
Voter confidence at record low, says report
Trust and confidence in the UK’s political system have reached an all-time low, according to a report for the National Centre for Social Research. It reveals that a record number of voters almost…
More than half of UK students work long hours in paid jobs
A recent report highlights that more than half of UK students are working long hours in paid jobs to support themselves through their studies. 55% of students work an average of 17 hours…
Conference debates future of established Church
The future of the established Church of England was the focus of a recent conference in Oxford. Scholars, clergy, and laypeople gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Church in modern…
Over 380,000 cancer patients not treated on time
A concerning report reveals that over 380,000 cancer patients in the UK have not been treated on time since 2015. This backlog is attributed to systemic issues within the NHS, including staff shortages,…
Appeal for blood donors after hospital ransomware attack
An urgent appeal for blood donors has been issued following a ransomware attack on London's NHS hospitals, attributed to a Russian cybercriminal group. The attack disrupted operations and caused cancellations of procedures and…
Toxic chemicals in UK diet: stricter regulations needed
A recent report calls for stricter regulations to address the hazardous levels of chemicals in products consumed by UK residents. The investigation highlights the widespread presence of harmful substances in everyday items, posing…
