School meals price increase will ‘acutely’ affect children in poverty.
Northern Ireland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn, has issued a stark warning: the impending increase in school meal prices will "acutely" impact children living in poverty who…
Tracking UK migration: Small boats, asylum hotels and visas.
Net migration to the UK – the critical measure of people arriving minus those departing – has recently shown a decline, moving closer to levels observed before the global COVID-19…
Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash
Vince Zampella, the visionary co-creator of the monumental video game franchise Call of Duty, has tragically died in a devastating car crash in California at the age of 55. The…
Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken.
Octopus Energy, the rapidly expanding British energy giant, is poised to spin off its highly successful Kraken Technologies division into a standalone company, a move that follows a significant investment…
Why has Donald Trump attacked Venezuela and taken Maduro?
US President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the United States intends to "run" Venezuela "until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition," a dramatic…
What to expect at Holyrood and beyond as 2026 election race steps up
In recent months, First Minister John Swinney has strategically positioned his party to secure a remarkable fifth consecutive term in power. His administration’s campaign efforts have focused on highlighting tangible…
Heating tips and how to keep your home warm as budgets are squeezed.
Freezing winter temperatures can mean significantly higher bills when keeping your home warm, especially as households continue to grapple with rising energy costs and a general squeeze on budgets. Navigating…
What we know about US strikes on Venezuela
The United States has launched a significant military operation against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, US President Donald Trump announced on…
Keir Starmer says UK ‘not involved in any way’ in US strike on Venezuela
When pressed by journalists on whether he would condemn the US action, a stance already taken by several prominent UK politicians, Sir Keir adopted a cautious approach. He stated his…
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
Two prominent British campaigners, along with three other European figures, have been denied visas to enter the United States, escalating a transatlantic dispute over online content moderation and free speech.…















