Rachel Reeves to offer support over rising heating oil costs

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil a comprehensive package of support designed to alleviate the financial burden on households grappling with surging heating oil costs, a direct consequence of…

UK-Ireland summit: Ministers to tackle cost-of-living and security

The summit’s proceedings commenced with a visit by Sir Keir and Martin to the prestigious Tyndall National Institute in Cork. This strategic stop at a leading European research centre for…

RAF Typhoon jets in action over Bahrain

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets are now actively engaged in critical defensive operations over Bahrain, marking a significant escalation in the United Kingdom’s commitment to regional security amidst a rapidly…

Zack Polanski stood by breast enlargment hypnosis claim

For years, Polanski has maintained that his words and beliefs were misrepresented in the initial reporting and that he never genuinely believed such a physical transformation was possible. He has…

Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is ‘unfair’.

The UK Parliament’s influential Treasury Committee has launched a sweeping inquiry into the student loan system in England, driven by what it describes as "widespread dissatisfaction" among graduates regarding their…

Warrington MP reveals rape ordeal during court reform debate

Ms. Nichols made the deeply personal revelation as she consciously waived her right to anonymity, a decision that underscored the gravity of her message and her unwavering commitment to advocating…

Al Quds Day march banned after government approves Met request

The Metropolitan Police had formally requested the ban, expressing significant apprehension regarding the potential for widespread disruption and violence. Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, the Met’s public order lead, detailed the…

MSPs prepare for final amendments to assisted dying bill

These forthcoming "Stage 2" sessions, commencing on Tuesday, are not merely procedural; they represent a critical juncture where the detailed architecture of the Bill will be scrutinised, refined, and potentially…

MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers.

In a pivotal parliamentary vote, Members of Parliament have decisively rejected a proposed Australia-style blanket ban on social media for children under 16, opting instead to endorse a more nuanced…

Keir Starmer warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy

Sir Keir drew a direct comparison to the economic turbulence of 2022, when Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring to unprecedented levels, triggering a cost-of-living crisis that…