The UK plans to ban trail hunting in England and Wales under a new animal welfare strategy, citing concerns it is used to mask illegal hunting.
Discover whether the Industrial Revolution belongs to early modern Britain, focusing on key inventions, economic conditions, and industrial development.
Learn what the Magna Carta is, why it mattered in 1215, and how it shaped modern democracy, human rights, and the rule of law worldwide.
A photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with women has surfaced in newly released Epstein files published by the US Department of Justice.
The Prince of Wales brought 12-year-old Prince George to a homeless shelter to highlight the issue and showcase charities working to combat homelessness.
Explore how separation of powers works in the UK, including fusion of powers, judicial independence, checks and balances, and key constitutional reforms.
A man who used his car as a weapon in a racist and homophobic Christmas Day attack in central London has been convicted of murder, police confirmed.
The family of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe, who died from a single stab wound in Weston-super-Mare, paid tribute to her as a “beautiful soul.”
Four men have been convicted for the sexual exploitation, rape and abuse of a vulnerable 16-year-old girl they picked up in Birmingham, prosecutors said.
At least three people were killed and nine injured after a man armed with a knife and smoke grenade attacked crowds in Taipei, authorities confirmed.
How the French Revolution influenced British constitutional thought, encouraging gradual reform, stability, and democratic change without violent upheaval.
Discover ministerial accountability in UK politics: individual & collective responsibility, parliamentary scrutiny, and its role in democracy & public trust.
Family of dad fatally attacked at Sainsbury’s queue condemns killer’s prison term as a “disgrace,” calling for justice in shocking incident.
Volodymyr Zelensky urges EU leaders at summit to release frozen Russian funds, seeking multi-billion euro loan to support Ukraine's military and economy.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings as heavy rain and winds up to 50mph trigger more than 130 flood alerts across southern and western Britain.
The Bill of Rights 1689 remains legally active in the UK as a constitutional statute, never repealed.
Explore the Glorious Revolution in England (1688): How it ended James II's reign, established constitutional monarchy, and shaped modern democracy.
Scotland wasn't conquered—joined England via 1707 Acts of Union after 1603 Crowns union. Explore wars, rebellions & why it happened.
A body has been recovered from the River Orwell in the Ipswich area following a coordinated search and rescue operation by emergency services.
UK aristocrat Charles Spencer-Churchill faces three intentional strangulation charges and will appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court this week.
The Rolling Stones have reportedly abandoned plans for a UK and European stadium tour in 2026, according to new reports, after guitarist Keith Richards was unable to commit to the demanding schedule such a tour would require. As first reported by NME,
Labour’s flagship workers’ rights bill has passed its final parliamentary stage and is expected to become law before Christmas, marking a major reform.
Harry Roberts, one of Britain’s longest-serving prisoners and mastermind of the 1966 Shepherd’s Bush murders, has died, officials confirm.
Police have launched a murder investigation into death of a nine-year-old girl in Weston-super-Mare, as officers secure the scene and inquiries continue.
David Norris, convicted of murdering Stephen Lawrence in a racially motivated attack, has been denied parole and will remain in prison, sources say.
Dan Barr, who stopped the car that injured 134 fans at the Liverpool parade, says he isn’t a hero despite widespread praise.
Explore the key political, religious, economic, and social causes of the English Reformation, including Henry VIII’s break with Rome and its lasting impact.
Evaluate how successful Britain was during the Interregnum, including Cromwell’s rule, religion, economy, foreign policy, and restoration.
An analysis of whether Wales was part of the Norman Conquest, examining Norman expansion, Welsh resistance, and long-term political change.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has launched a review of Houses in Multiple Occupation, examining standards, licensing, and their impact on local communities.
Chief Rabbi links Bondi attack to pro-Gaza chants like 'river to the sea.' Urges arrests, tougher laws amid UK antisemitism rise. Ministers back action.
Liz Sayce calls for a DWP overhaul after the carer’s allowance scandal, urging system and culture reforms to rebuild trust and protect carers.
Explore the Declaration of Arbroath (1320), its meaning, historical context, and lasting impact on Scottish independence and global ideas of freedom.
Learn how parliamentary democracy works in the UK, including Parliament, the Prime Minister, elections, law-making, and accountability.
Estimate of UK deaths in WWII: British forces, civilians, and merchant sailors lost thousands of lives—reminding us of sacrifice and resilience.
UK Channel crossings resume after 28-day pause—the longest since 2018. 2025 hits 39,292 arrivals, highest since 2022. Gov't eyes ECHR reforms.
Explore what 19th-century London looked like — a rapidly growing, industrial, and diverse city of grand wealth and stark poverty in the Victorian era.
Pax Britannica was a 19th-century era of British-led global peace shaped by naval power, trade, diplomacy, and cultural influence that transformed world history.
How the Irish Free State was established in 1922, its path from British rule to independence, and how it shaped Ireland’s political, cultural, and social future.
Discover the key causes of the English Civil War: struggle for power, religion, taxes, and Parliament shaping 17th-century England.
Learn why the Normans conquered England in 1066, the rival claims to the throne, the Battle of Hastings, and how the conquest reshaped England forever.
Discover what the British Empire was, how it became the largest empire, and why its influence on trade, language, and politics still endures.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Premier League referee David Coote’s sentencing for making a category A indecent image of a child, to which he pleaded guilty in October 2025, was postponed from 11 December to 8 January 2026 at Nottingham Crown
Was the Roman conquest of Britain violent or strategic? This article explores how Rome used force, diplomacy, and planning to seize and control Britain.
Learn how the Le Touquet Agreement shapes UK–France border checks, boosts security, and streamlines travel with pre-departure controls.
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bromley tops UK councils with 365,344 FixMyStreet complaints from 2007-2025, followed by Westminster (171,661) and Hounslow (223,726), all London boroughs dominating the list per Sell House Fast analysis. Street cleaning and fly-tipping drive Bromley’s lead, with residents
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Ysgol Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen entered lockdown on 10 December 2025 as police responded to a reported threat against a pupil, with students kept inside amid a heavy emergency presence. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed all pupils and staff
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, of the Parachute Regiment died in a tragic accident on 9 December 2025 while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability away from the front lines. The Ministry of Defence named
27 European nations, backed by the UK, move to narrow human rights rules to allow tougher migration measures, Rwanda-style deals, and wider deportation powers.
Whitmore Lights Festive fun day set to shine in West Harrow