British Isles
Trump set to announce UK - USA trade deal
08 May 2025
Donald Trump is poised to announce a significant new trade agreement between the USA and the United Kingdom, marking a key step forward in post-Brexit trade relations. A ‘heads of terms agreement’ - essentially a preliminary…
Five Iranian men have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack, with the Israeli embassy in London understood to have been the target. Although police have not officially confirmed the embassy…
Labour MPs are warning of a brewing rebellion over government plans to deepen cuts to the welfare budget this autumn. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face growing dissent after announcing in March a £5 billion reduction…
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning following recent cyber attacks targeting major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. Criminal hackers have reportedly impersonated IT help desks to infiltrate company systems,…
The Church of Scotland is set to become the first major UK denomination to adopt a neutral stance on assisted dying, marking a significant shift from its historic opposition. This move comes ahead of a crucial…
The 1 May local elections in England are set to reflect deep public disillusionment with the traditional two-party system, according to a recent poll for Channel 4. Of those surveyed, 41% said ‘none of the above’…