British Isles

BBC chief ‘appalled’ by anti-IDF chants

03 Jul 2025
BBC director-general Tim Davie has told Jewish staff he is 'appalled' by anti-IDF chants during punk band Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, acknowledging 'deep upset' among employees. The band led some of the crowd in chanting 'Death…

UK must ‘actively prepare’ for a war on home soil

26 Jun 2025
The UK’s newly released National Security Strategy warns that the nation must actively prepare for potential warfare on home soil. Citing escalating global instability, including threats from Iran and the ongoing war in Ukraine, it calls…

Starmer to retreat on benefit cuts to win over Labour rebels

26 Jun 2025
Keir Starmer faces internal unrest over controversial welfare reforms, with up to 120 Labour MPs backing an amendment to block the legislation. The proposed bill would tighten eligibility for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and limit sickness-related…

Reform would win most seats in General Election, says poll

26 Jun 2025
A major new poll suggests that Nigel Farage’s Reform party would win the most seats if a general election were held today—securing 271 seats. This would mark a dramatic political shift, as support for the two…