Towns to get £20m in new government Pride in Place funding boosts

The "Pride in Place" initiative represents a strategic shift in government funding, moving away from centralised decision-making towards a more grassroots approach. The core philosophy is to put resources directly…

Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties

Extremist Jewish settlers launched a wave of brutal attacks on Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank, unleashing a campaign of terror marked by the deliberate burning of homes, vehicles,…

Border security chief to step down after 18 months in the role

Martin Hewitt, the highly experienced former police chief appointed to spearhead the UK’s efforts against illegal migration, has announced his resignation from the Border Security Command after a tenure of…

Iran war: Missiles injure 160 in towns near Israeli nuclear site

More than 160 people have been injured, some critically, in Iranian missile strikes that targeted two southern Israeli towns, Arad and Dimona, on Saturday evening, according to Israeli emergency officials.…

Hillsborough law to be further delayed

The Hillsborough Law, often referred to as a "Duty of Candour" bill, seeks to impose a legal obligation on public bodies and officials to cooperate fully and truthfully with official…

Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July.

Households across the UK are bracing for another significant hit to their finances, as a new forecast from leading energy consultancy Cornwall Insight predicts a substantial increase in typical annual…

No assessment Iran capable of striking London, Steve Reed says

Reed’s comments were a direct response to a highly publicized claim made by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday. The IDF had stated via social media that Tehran possessed…

British Gas boss says energy bills rise ‘inescapable’ if prices stay high

The head of one of the United Kingdom’s largest energy suppliers has delivered a stark warning to consumers, stating that an increase in household energy bills is "inescapable" if global…

Foreign secretary denounces ‘reckless Iran threats’ after missiles fired at Diego Garcia.

The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has unequivocally stated the nation’s unwavering commitment to providing robust defensive support against what she termed "reckless Iranian threats." However, she adamantly insisted…

AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation

TikTok has taken decisive action, banning 20 accounts following a comprehensive BBC investigation that exposed the widespread use of AI-generated black female influencers to funnel users towards sexually explicit content.…