When voters go to the polls in 107 local authorities across England on 2nd May, they will hold more than the fate of their local councillor or metro mayor in their ballot pencils. These elections in two weeks could well prove to
The organizers of upcoming lantern festivals in Birmingham and London have refuted claims that the events are a scam. A trading standards investigation was launched after concerns were raised by ticket holders due to the lack of confirmed event locations. Birmingham City
London (Parliament News) – St George’s Day rally in central London turns violent as clashes erupt between protesters and police. Disorderly scenes unfold despite police efforts. An assemblage in central London to mark St George’s Day shifted violently as a brawl exploded
London (Parliament News) – Bank of England cautious on interest rate cuts as UK PMI strengthens, signaling economic recovery amid inflation concerns. The possibility of a summer cut in UK interest rates was reduced on Tuesday after the Bank of England’s chief
London (Parliament New) – The Council of Europe’s human rights watchdog criticizes the UK’s Rwanda bill, citing concerns over asylum seekers’ human rights and judicial independence. Legal challenges are expected. The Council of Europe’s human rights watchdog has criticised Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda
London (Parliament News) – PM Rishi Sunak emphasizes the necessity of the Rwanda asylum scheme following a tragedy in the English Channel, where five people, including a child, died attempting to cross. PM Rishi Sunak has said that the deaths of five
I have a blue laminated badge with the slogan “Free Nazanin” that peaks out at me from the corner of my living room mirror. It was given to me by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s husband Richard the first time I met him, during his
The European Union has initiated an investigation into TikTok's spinoff Lite app, citing concerns over its potential harm to users' mental health, particularly minors.
London (Parliament News) – Increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic led to 2,500 additional deaths in the UK in 2022, marking the highest level since records began in 2001. Alcohol claimed a record number of people’s lives in 2022 as heavier
London (Parliament News) – Two men in the UK, including a parliamentary researcher, are charged with espionage for allegedly providing prejudicial information to China. They are set to appear in court on Friday. A parliamentary researcher who was apprehended last year on
London (Parliament News) – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak admits the first deportation flight to Rwanda faces a significant delay until July, blaming Labour and the House of Lords for obstruction. The first deportation flight moving asylum seekers to Rwanda will not take
In a bold move aiming to solidify its position in the global semiconductor arena, Malaysia has announced plans to establish a massive semiconductor design park, signalling its ambition to transition from being a manufacturing hub to a leading player in chip design.