British Isles
Stark warning after measles outbreaks in parts of England
Health experts have issued a stark warning as measles cases surge in England, largely due to a rise in unvaccinated children. In 2023, there were 1,603 suspected measles cases in England and Wales,…
Covid jab skipped by 44%, study finds
A study published in the Lancet, focused on the summer of 2022, highlights that over 7,000 hospital admissions related to Covid-19 could have been prevented if the population had been fully vaccinated as…
Post Office scandal: hundreds could have convictions overturned this year
Emergency laws will very soon be enacted to exonerate and compensate hundreds wrongfully convicted in the Post Office scandal. Post Office minister Kevin Hollinrake called their suffering a 'brutal and arbitrary exercise of…
Bank governor: ‘global shocks’ the biggest threat to UK economy
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has identified 'global shocks' as a significant threat to the UK economy. During a treasury committee session, he expressed concerns about the situation in the Red Sea,…
Family hubs now open in 75 areas
Family hubs have been established in all 75 local authorities across England to provide support and services for parents and children. These hubs offer a centralised location for a wide range of services,…
Biggest expansion of UK nuclear power for 70 years
The Government has revealed plans for the largest expansion of nuclear power in 70 years, aiming to reduce electricity costs, create jobs, and enhance energy security. By 2050 the UK will quadruple its…
NHS strike leads to over 113,000 patient cancellations
The junior doctors’ strike, the longest-ever in NHS history, resulted in the postponement of over 113,000 patient operations and appointments - bringing the total since December 2022 to 1,333,221. Patients are bearing the…
CPAS statement on same-sex relationships deleted following backlash
The Church Pastoral Aid Society (CPAS) has faced backlash for endorsing conservative views on same-sex relationships in a statement on its website. The statement, which endorsed the Evangelical Alliance's affirmations on human sexuality,…
Yemen: another missile attack by Houthi rebels thwarted
On 9 January, the US and UK navies intercepted 21 drones and missiles fired in the southern Red Sea by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels - their 26th attack on global maritime trade routes…
'Local hero' saves mother and child from flood
Birmingham man Liam Stych emerged as a hero by rescuing a mother and her three-year-old daughter from a car submerged in floodwaters near Hall Green's bridge. The incident, highlighted by West Midlands police…
