MSP apologises over controversial rape ‘demonisation’ comments

A Scottish Green MSP, Manivannan, has issued a comprehensive apology following a significant public outcry over comments perceived to downplay the severity and lasting impact of rape. The remarks, made…

Record 230 people cross English Channel in one small boat

Dramatic images captured off the coast of northern France revealed the harrowing reality of the overloaded vessel. The large inflatable boat was so crammed with people that many passengers were…

Burnham brings forward ban on ‘subscription traps’ to ease cost of living

Beyond subscription reforms, the government is also moving to outlaw shops from making false claims about products having previously retailed at much higher prices. This practice, often seen in sales…

Risk of patient safety ‘bonfire’ with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say

At the heart of the controversy is the impending dissolution of Healthwatch England (HWE) and the Health Service Safety Investigation Bureau (HSSIB). Healthwatch England, established as an independent national champion…

Farage and Tice sue NCA over alleged leaks of financial information

Speaking to Talk TV, Tice detailed the nature of the alleged breaches, claiming that highly sensitive information, including "individual bank statements, bank transfers, [and] details of conversations with bank managers…

Sturgeon has not spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds

The sheer scale of the deception was laid bare when Sturgeon candidly admitted, "He was still lying to me right up until the day he pled guilty." This admission underscores…

What do Clacton by-election voters want from their next MP?

On Thursday, Clacton goes to the polls for a by-election triggered by the resignation of Nigel Farage, a pivotal moment that sees the constituency once again thrust into the national…

Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham’s first big test as PM

His political opponents are already sharpening their attacks, seizing upon an issue they believe will deeply discomfit a new prime minister early in his tenure. Prior to this, Burnham had…

Why there’s a row about standing up while drinking in central London

A spirited debate has erupted in the heart of London’s West End over the future of a cherished British pub tradition: standing up while enjoying a drink. Claims that so-called…

Kemi Badenoch pens letter to Clacton voters ahead of by-election

Voters in the coastal Essex constituency of Clacton are scheduled to cast their ballots on Thursday in a by-election that has drawn national attention. This snap election was necessitated by…