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Kemi Badenoch, the newly appointed leader of the Conservative party, has revealed her selections for the shadow cabinet. Robert Jenrick has been named as the shadow justice secretary, Mel Stride as the shadow chancellor,...

Kamala Harris recently held a campaign rally in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where she urged her supporters to keep pushing forward and assured them that they are doing well. She shared personal anecdotes from her early...

Jackie Cobham, the head of drama at Douay Martyrs School in Ickenham, has been nominated as a finalist for the Music and Drama Education Awards. This prestigious annual event recognizes the outstanding contributions made...

Prince Andrew's £30m Royal Lodge in Windsor is in a state of disrepair as King Charles withdrew his £1m annual "living allowance" after Andrew refused to move out. Concerning photos show large cracks in...

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to increase university tuition fees for the first time in eight years. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson is expected to confirm the plans this afternoon, which will see fees rise...

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Hundreds of emergency workers, including civil and military personnel, are currently scouring shopping centers, garages, and underground car parks in the Valencia region of Spain. The search is ongoing following the devastating floods that...

University tuition fees in England are set to increase next year for the first time in eight years. The government is expected to make an announcement this afternoon regarding the fee hike. If the...

A recent study has found that three in five parents prefer their children to receive cash as a gift for their birthdays. Despite this preference, only 41 per cent of birthday party attendees actually...

Rachel Reeves defended her proposed 'tractor tax' after facing criticism from the former chief of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Minette Batters. The controversy arose after the chancellor claimed that only a small number...

A 10-year-old girl tragically lost her life after being attacked by the family dog that she had a close and loving relationship with, according to police reports. The incident occurred in the Malton area,...

A man in Greater Manchester was seriously injured in a car crash that led to the arrest of a police officer. The incident occurred on Yorkshire Street in Rochdale around 11pm on Friday. The...

Maia Sandu has been reelected as the President of Moldova, securing a second term in office in defiance of the Kremlin. The preliminary results of the Moldovan presidential election show that Sandu, a pro-western...

Senior Labour MPs are frustrated by the lack of black representation in No 10 after the Conservatives elected Kemi Badenoch as their new leader. The Labour MPs of color are expressing their disappointment, feeling...

The impact of Brexit on Britain's economy is still looming ahead, according to Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq. She mentioned that 60% of the impact is yet to be fully realized, based on forecasts from...

Unite, the UK's largest trade union, has taken legal action against the Labour Party's decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners. This move, which is expected to affect around 10 million...

Casey Innalls vividly remembers the first time she tried ketamine at the age of 16, describing the experience as feeling like she was "walking on the moon." What started as a casual weekend habit...

Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, along with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Valencia's regional leader, faced a hostile crowd in Paiporta as they attempted to visit areas devastated by deadly floods. Residents hurled...

The UK asylum system is facing a potential crisis if more hotel accommodations are not provided for individuals seeking refuge in the country. Angela Eagle, the minister for borders, security, and asylum, has expressed...

Moldova is currently in the midst of a crucial presidential runoff, with pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu facing off against a Russia-friendly opponent amid allegations of voter fraud and intimidation. The first round of voting...

Kemi Badenoch emerged as the winner of the Conservative Party leadership contest, succeeding Rishi Sunak. The election results revealed a significant drop in Tory membership, reaching its lowest level on record. Badenoch secured 53,806...

King Charles has decided to cut off Prince Andrew's £1 million living allowance after the prince refused to move out of his current residence. This decision comes as part of the King's efforts to...

A recent poll conducted in Iowa has shown a surprising lead for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, causing a stir among poll-watchers in the United States. The Selzer poll, carried out for the Des...

The recent developments surrounding the Southport attack have brought to light a broader issue of trust in institutions in Britain, according to Merseyside Police Commissioner Emily Spurrell. Spurrell, who also serves as the chair...

A cottage on the Jurassic Coast is now in danger of falling off a 400ft cliff edge after a recent cliff collapse. The thatched cottage, located near Sidmouth in Devon, is now just 40ft...

Police in North London are currently investigating a suspected hate crime that took place over the weekend. The incident involved paint being thrown on a business premises in Hampstead. The Metropolitan Police received reports...

The recent announcement of a £500 million investment by a US firm into a UK research campus showcases a strong show of confidence in the government's efforts to boost the economy. Chancellor Rachel Reeves...

The Israeli military conducted a bold sea raid to capture a senior Hezbollah official named Imad Amhaz in an unprecedented operation. Israeli commandos landed on the shores of Batroun, northern Lebanon, captured Amhaz, and...

Labour has issued a direct challenge to the newly elected Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch, to support Rachel Reeves’s budget proposals that involve significant increases in taxes, spending, and borrowing. The potential divide in economic...

A search is underway using tracker dogs and drones to locate a group of raccoons that escaped from a zoo on the Isle of Wight. The four raccoons, 18-month-old sisters, broke out of their...

Darren Horsnell, a former British soldier and art teacher for veterans, faced a devastating burglary at his home in Lancashire. Among the stolen items was his late fiancée's engagement ring, which held immense sentimental...

Birmingham City Council is considering a cycling ban in certain parts of the city center to address safety concerns related to the interaction between pedestrians and cyclists. This proposal has sparked a debate among...

A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for a fatal stabbing in Birmingham. The incident took place when a 15-year-old boy followed a teenager he did not know through Birmingham city centre...

The Supreme Court rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans in Pennsylvania, allowing provisional ballots from voters whose mail-in ballots were rejected to be counted. Pennsylvania is a critical battleground state this election with 19...

Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has expressed his displeasure with the UK Ambassador's criticism of his recent interview with Russia's state-owned television channel, Rossiya 1. Fico, who is currently in China, defended his media...

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MP Mike Amesbury is currently under investigation by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) following the emergence of CCTV footage showing him allegedly punching a man. The incident took place on Main Street, Frodsham, around...

A young man named Logan MacPhail has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 17 years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, 15-year-old Holly Newton, in Northumberland. The tragic incident...

Republicans are setting the stage to reject the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election if Donald Trump loses. They are already filing lawsuits claiming fraud and citing polls from right-leaning groups that may...

Police are warning the public about a new scam targeting vulnerable individuals looking for extra financial support as winter approaches. Action Fraud and the City of London Police are urging people to be cautious...

Rachel Reeves is facing backlash over her decision to raise national insurance, causing concern among GPs, care homes, dentists, and hospices who are calling for exemptions from the charge. The increase in the employer...

Four 12-year-old girls were seriously injured in a fire that broke out at a fast-food restaurant in Brighton. The incident occurred at the Western Road branch of Wendy's restaurant around 8:30 pm on Thursday...

The devastating floods in Spain this week have left a trail of destruction, with the death toll rising to 205. The Valencia region has been hit particularly hard, prompting authorities to deploy an additional...

Ministers are under pressure to reimburse or exempt GP practices, charities, and care homes from increases in national insurance amid warnings they will cause job losses and cuts in services. The rise in national...

A mother is warning other parents to be cautious with supermarket trolleys after a terrifying incident at a Lidl store in Leek, Staffordshire. Lucy Greatbatch was doing her weekly shopping with her 10-month-old son,...

Support for Labour has increased despite the controversial Budget delivered by Rachel Reeves. According to the latest Techne UK tracker poll for The Independent, Labour's rating has risen to 30 per cent, the highest...

The tragic death of Wesley Akum-Ojong, a gifted Oxford University student, has left the community in mourning. Wesley, a first-year student studying politics, philosophy, and economics at Brasenose College, lost his life after jumping...

The government has appointed David Goldstone as the chairman of the new Office for Value for Money, with a daily rate of £950, which amounts to an annual salary of £247,000. This position was...

Donald Trump recently mentioned in an interview with Tucker Carlson that Elon Musk and Robert F Kennedy Jr could play significant roles in a potential second administration if he were to be re-elected. Musk,...

A group of MPs, who are also practicing medics and former NHS staff, are advocating for the support of the assisted dying bill. These MPs, including two GPs and two surgeons, have penned a...