London (Parliament News) – Humza Yousaf steps down as Scotland’s first minister, citing the need for reconciliation across political lines. His resignation follows the collapse of the SNP-Greens power-sharing deal amid confidence vote challenges. Once a successor has been found, Humza Yousaf
London (Parliament News) – In Devon, a man’s death is linked to a potent heroin batch, causing eight hospitalizations. Police warn residents and work with health partners to contain the issue. In north Devon, an “unusually strong batch” of heroin is responsible
London (Parliament News) – Labour’s shadow transport secretary advocates nationalizing UK railways within five years, citing failures under the Conservative government and proposing Great British Railways. UK’s railways have become a “symbol of national decline” under the Conservatives, the shadow transport secretary
In a move indicative of growing scrutiny over the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) firms and tech giants, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced an investigation into partnerships between AI companies and major US tech players, Microsoft and Amazon.
London (Parliament News) – Amman Valley School in south-west Wales closes after three were wounded in a stabbing incident; one person was arrested. Authorities urge restraint on social media as investigations continue. The community was shocked by the tragedy. A school in
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) – Pub landlord David Worcester defends his pub’s child-free policy, receiving local and international support after a viral tweet. He emphasizes creating a relaxed environment A pub landlord who went viral over a sign advertising a dog-friendly, child-free policy
London (Parliament News) – Prince Harry secures victory as judge rejects Sun publisher’s request to delay phone-hacking case trial, ruling postponement “unsatisfactory” amid ongoing legal battle. Prince Harry has triumphed in the latest episode of his long-running legal fight with the publisher
London (Parliament News) – England faces a surge in-school suspensions, with over 264,000 recorded in spring 2022/2023, signalling ongoing disciplinary challenges, largely attributed to persistent disruptive behaviour. The UK is on course for the most increased number of school suspensions in a
London (Parliament News) – Compensation for UK train delays hits £100m annually, with payouts doubling in a year. Rising claims indicate ongoing rail troubles, prompting calls for systemic reform and Labour advocates for public ownership. Compensation disbursed to passengers for train delays
