Last week, the Indian government announced the discharge of several of the 91 Indians tricked into fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war. Many of these men were duped by agents promising them jobs or positions as army “helpers” but were instead
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to protect public services and rejected the idea of austerity as Labour’s first annual conference in 15 years as a governing party begins in Liverpool. After Labour’s landslide victory over the Conservatives, Starmer aims to
by Beth Malcolm
A long-running measure of UK consumer confidence has dropped significantly as warnings about a “painful” upcoming Budget shake people’s economic outlook. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Barometer saw a steep decline since late August, as concerns about potential tax rises and spending cuts in
by Beth Malcolm
As part of Bradford’s upcoming tenure as the UK City of Culture 2025, Leeds Road is set to be promoted as a national visitor destination. This bustling thoroughfare, which stretches from the city center to the Leeds border, is known for its
by Beth Malcolm
A large study led by the University of Oxford has identified triptans as the most effective drugs for treating acute migraines in adults. The study, involving over 89,000 participants, compared 17 oral medications and was published in The British Medical Journal. Among
by Beth Malcolm
Israeli leaders are expressing satisfaction with the recent military offensive against Hezbollah, which escalated from the detonation of weaponized pagers to intense airstrikes. Defence Minister Yoav Gallant hailed Monday’s airstrikes as a “masterpiece,” asserting it marked one of Hezbollah’s worst weeks since
by Beth Malcolm
The UK government has outlined plans to abolish the remaining hereditary peers in the House of Lords, marking the most significant reform of Parliament in 25 years. The proposal aims to eliminate the 92 seats reserved for hereditary peers—individuals who inherit their
by Beth Malcolm
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Boris Johnson blamed Britain’s new Labour government for “abandoning” Israel after the U.K. discontinued the sale of some arms components employed by Israeli forces in Gaza. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson accused the new Labour government of
by Beth Malcolm
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Pregnant ladies and older individuals across England will be routinely vaccinated against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for the first time, the NHS has stated. From 1 September the NHS will vaccinate pregnant women from 28 weeks
by Beth Malcolm
London (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A government report has revealed it is expected to cost ÂŁ 340 million to preserve and maintain the devastations of Grenfell Tower and to “realise the vision” of a memorial. Why Is the Cost of Grenfell Tower’s
by Beth Malcolm