Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025

New protections for llamas vulnerable to dog attacks Among the more surprising, yet no less significant, legislative developments of 2025 is the enhanced protection afforded to alpacas and llamas from…

Tony Blair said devolution lanced the boil of separatism in Wales

During this critical cabinet meeting, Blair unequivocally rejected proposals to grant full law-making powers to the Welsh Assembly, arguing forcefully that voters in both Wales and Scotland displayed "no appetite"…

Labour criticises Tory shadow minister for representing Roman Abramovich

Justice Minister Jake Richards, leading the charge for Labour, articulated his concerns in a sharply worded letter, arguing that Lord Wolfson’s representation of Mr. Abramovich directly risks a conflict of…

British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse ‘smear campaign’ claims

Abd El Fattah’s journey to the UK on Friday marked a significant moment, reuniting him with his family for the first time in 12 years. His release followed extensive international…

Grooming gang row ‘could have been handled better’ – Constance

The contentious issue stems from a parliamentary debate in September when Constance, speaking in the Scottish Parliament, asserted that Professor Alexis Jay – a highly respected figure overseeing a review…

Keir Starmer vows to ‘defeat decline and division’ in new year message

Acknowledging the widespread sentiment that "things have been tough in Britain for a while," Sir Keir promised that the concerted efforts of his government were on the cusp of yielding…

Birmingham council leader to give evidence over Maccabi fan ban

Birmingham’s council leader, John Cotton, has been formally summoned to provide oral evidence before the influential Home Affairs Committee in Parliament. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing…

Why 2026 is Keir Starmer’s make or break year.

"It seems to be pretty rife!" So quipped Sir Keir Starmer before Christmas, addressing the persistent whispers about his future as Prime Minister. Though delivered with a smile during a…

Disability charity chief condemns UK government as she rejects MBE

The head of a prominent disability rights organisation, Tressa Burke, has made a powerful statement by declining a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New…

British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation

Following a review of the contentious posts, Mr. Abd El Fattah released a statement expressing profound regret. "I do understand how shocking and hurtful they are, and for that I…