In a significant development in UK politics, suspended Labour councillor Ricky Jones has been remanded in custody following his charge of encouraging violent disorder. The charge is linked to comments he made during a counter-protest in Walthamstow, London, raising concerns about the
Over 8,200 complaints have been filed with Ofcom regarding a controversial episode of ITV’s Good Morning Britain (GMB), which raised serious questions about impartiality. The episode featured presenter Ed Balls interviewing his wife, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, during a discussion on the
In a significant shift in labor policy, the Labour government has commenced the process of dismantling Conservative-era rules that imposed stringent restrictions on strike actions by various public sector workers, including teachers, firefighters, and train staff. This move comes as part of
China has issued a warning to NATO against “provoking confrontation” over its relationship with Russia, following NATO’s allegations that Beijing is a “decisive enabler” of Moscow’s war against Ukraine. The warning came as NATO leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., where they pledged
On Wednesday, members of the United Nations Security Council called for increased diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East following the assassinations of two militant leaders, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah’s military commander. Haniyeh was killed in
An enthusiastic spokesperson expressed pride in the festival’s evolution into one of the UK’s leading literature festivals, highlighting its status as a global cultural destination for both artists and audiences. “I am incredibly proud of the festival’s growth into one of the
Oil prices dropped nearly 2% on Monday following comments from Israeli officials indicating a desire to avoid escalating conflict in the Middle East after a deadly rocket strike in the Golan Heights. Brent crude futures settled at $79.78 per barrel, down $1.35
Ukraine’s air force announced on Wednesday that it successfully repelled one of the largest aerial assaults from Russia in recent months, downing 89 drones and one missile. The attack primarily targeted the central region of Kyiv, with over 40 drones intercepted above
Valley Fest, set to take place from August 1-4 on an organic farm in Chew Magna near Bristol, is gearing up for its 10th birthday with an impressive lineup. Artists Don Letts, Badger, Jaguar Skills, and OKO will perform on a takeover
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that inflation in countries like the UK and the US is proving “persistent,” potentially requiring interest rates to remain elevated for a prolonged period. This persistence in inflation, particularly in the services sector, continues to
