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Ukraine’s air force recently made an alarming claim that Russia had fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city of Dnipro. This alleged attack, if confirmed, would mark the first time such a...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes during the Gaza war....

Kirsty Griffiths, a mother of five from Liverpool, recently had a terrifying experience while on holiday in Turkey. She decided to get a new tattoo at a tattoo salon in her hotel, but soon...

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott passed away at the age of 86 after battling Alzheimer’s, his family announced. The Labour veteran was a key figure in Sir Tony Blair’s New Labour project and...

John Prescott, a prominent figure in British politics, had a career that spanned decades and left a lasting impact on the Labour Party. Born in 1938 in Prestatyn, North Wales, Prescott's early life was...

Hannah Ingram-Moore, the daughter of the late Captain Sir Tom Moore, has been at the center of controversy following a report by the charities watchdog that found her and her husband, Colin, made over...

Ukraine's military has reported that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time during the ongoing war. The missile was allegedly launched from the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, an...

John Prescott, the former British deputy prime minister and a key figure in the New Labour movement, has passed away at the age of 86. His family announced that he died peacefully at a...

The Mayor of Uxbridge illuminated the Christmas lights in the town centre last Friday. Cllr Colleen Sullivan switched on the lights in a festive event that drew a crowd of onlookers. Attendees were treated...

Britain's railways are on the brink of being brought back under public ownership after the House of Lords passed a bill to renationalise the train services. The speedy approval of the Passenger Rail Services...

The family of Captain Tom Moore has been under scrutiny after a report revealed that they had personally profited more than £1m from a charity established in his name. The Charity Commission found instances...

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana recently made false accusations against President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, blaming them for the British government's decision to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to...

The family of the late NHS charities fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore has come under scrutiny in a recent report by the Charity Commission. The report revealed that Captain Tom's daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, and...

Ukraine recently made headlines after firing UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russia in response to the deployment of North Korean troops on Russia's border with Ukraine. This marked the first confirmed use of British...

Hamaad Khan, a third-year student at Anglia Ruskin University and a co-founder of Rethinking Health, is leading a national campaign to revolutionize health care education. The initiative aims to enhance the NHS by focusing...

Inflation has risen above the Bank of England's 2 percent target, causing the cost of living to increase rapidly. After hitting a 41-year high of 11.1 percent in 2022, consumer price inflation (CPI) dropped...

As the cold weather blankets many parts of the UK with snow and plunging temperatures, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has triggered the first cold weather payments of 2024 to support qualifying...

Dozens of schools in the UK have been forced to close due to heavy snowfall and icy conditions, following a Met Office warning. The yellow ice warning, which covers southern England, the Midlands, and...

In October, the UK saw an increase in inflation to 2.3%, creating more pressure on the Bank of England to delay any further interest rate cuts until next year. The Office for National Statistics...

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia finds the idea of a 'freeze' in the conflict in Ukraine along the existing frontlines unacceptable. Peskov mentioned that the US embassy closing in Kyiv did...

A charity in Dorset called the Youth Cancer Trust has come up with a fun way to raise money for young cancer patients. They have organized an event called The Elf Olympics, where nine...

Farmers across the UK are considering taking more extreme actions if the government does not reverse its decision to reduce inheritance tax relief on agricultural properties. Over 13,000 farmers gathered in Westminster to protest...

The perception of widespread Islamophobia among Muslims has increased since the summer riots, according to a recent survey conducted by Tell Mama, a charity that monitors hate incidents. The survey, part of the annual...

The tragic incident involving the death of teenager Ronan Kanda, who was stabbed with a ninja sword, has left his mother, Pooja Kanda, devastated. She expressed that she feels like she lost her own...

Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media mogul in Hong Kong, recently appeared in court to testify for the first time after being charged with foreign collusion under the national security law. Lai, who founded Apple...

The recent G20 summit in Brazil has faced criticism from Ukraine's western allies for failing to adequately address Russia's role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. As the conflict reaches its 1,000th day, the...

The National Lottery has been changing lives for 30 years, and new research reveals how millionaires spend their winnings. Holidays and new houses are top priorities for winners, with many opting to take multiple...

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Farmers Protest Labour's Tax Raid on NFU Battle BusAlison Ratcliffe, a 59-year-old farmer, is among the 1,600 NFU members who gathered to lobby MPs against Labour's policy to impose inheritance tax on some farms....

Leading farmers are expressing their frustration with the government's decision to reduce inheritance tax relief on agricultural properties. Around 13,000 farmers gathered in Westminster to protest this move, with many suggesting that more extreme...

Breast cancer patients in England and Wales have been dealt a devastating blow as talks to make the life-extending drug Enhertu available on the NHS have failed. The National Institute for Health and Care...

The recent escalation of Russian hybrid warfare has sparked fear and concern in the US and Europe. The US state department expressed deep worry about Russia's aggressive tactics against the west, especially after Ukraine's...

TWO Wetherspoon pubs in Hillingdon have recently been recognised for the exceptional quality and standards of their toilets in the prestigious Loo of the Year Awards. The Botwell Inn located in Coldharbour Lane, Hayes,...

Michael Gove has recently shown his support for Labour peer Peter Mandelson in the race for the next chancellor of Oxford University, choosing him over former Tory leader William Hague. This decision has sparked...

In a recent development, a 92-year-old man has been arrested by detectives from Avon and Somerset Police in connection with the murder of Louisa Dunne in Bristol back in 1967. The case, which has...

Eight individuals were hospitalized after inhaling fumes at an industrial estate in Thetford, Norfolk. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning, prompted a swift response from emergency services, including ambulances, paramedic cars, and hazardous...

A couple in Nottinghamshire, Grace Bingham and Ewan Murray, faced a shocking ordeal when their newborn baby girl, Lilah, was mistakenly registered as male on her birth certificate due to a registrar's error. Despite...

Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, has raised concerns about the use of US-made Atacms missiles in a Ukrainian attack on Bryansk, indicating that this move is seen as a signal by the west to...

A brand new Home Bargains store is set to open its doors this Saturday at 8am on Yiewsley High Street. This exciting development will bring a total of 90 new job opportunities to the...

Farmers are gearing up for large-scale protests in London in response to the government's inheritance tax plans that are causing an uproar within rural communities. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is organizing an event...

This tragic case of Harshita Brella, a young woman found dead in the boot of a car 100 miles from her home, has raised serious concerns about the warning signs that could have saved...

Farmers across the UK have been urged to support NHS funding to avoid a mass protest against the proposed extension of inheritance tax to agricultural properties. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) president, Tom Bradshaw,...

Farmers are currently protesting in Whitehall against the inheritance tax plan proposed by the government. The National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Tom Bradshaw, expressed his concerns in an interview with BBC News. He mentioned...

As snow blankets the UK, Age UK has expressed concerns about older individuals being hesitant to use their heating due to the loss of the winter fuel payment. Caroline Abrahams, the charity's director, emphasized...

Contaminated recycling in the UK is expected to increase by 40% during the winter months compared to summer, according to recent research. This increase is mainly due to the heavy rainfall that turns cardboard...

The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, is gearing up to introduce a comprehensive overhaul plan aimed at boosting public confidence in police forces. This reform will involve significant changes and an additional half a billion...

A recent survey conducted by Ipsos revealed that a surprising 24% of Brits would be willing to receive free weight-loss injections on the NHS. These injections, known as Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, have been...

The UK is gearing up to restart crucial trade discussions with India at the beginning of next year, aiming to elevate the existing relationship to a new level. Following a meeting between Sir Keir...

Keir Starmer recently expressed his disappointment in the UK's growth figures but denied that his government's budget was to blame for the recent increase in mortgage rates. Starmer emphasized that the budget was aimed...

A Hong Kong court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to jail terms ranging from four to 10 years in the territory’s largest national security trial, following a prosecution that was widely criticised as politically...