British Isles
Assisted dying debate faces delay, bishops ‘risk losing legitimacy’
In an unexpected move, as the House of Lords was considering the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, a motion was introduced calling for additional time to scrutinise the proposals before the…
Kent / Sussex: major incident declared, water supplier under investigation for shortages
South East Water is under investigation by regulator Ofwat after repeated outages since November left tens of thousands of households and businesses across Kent and Sussex without drinking water. Some properties have endured…
Man jailed for supplying small boats to people smugglers
A Turkish national has been jailed for eleven years after being convicted of supplying thousands of small boats and engines used by people smugglers to carry migrants across the English Channel. Adem Savas,…
What UK Christians can expect to see in 2026
Following what many have described as a 'quiet revival' in 2025, Christian leaders believe 2026 could mark an unprecedented season of spiritual openness in Britain. Writing for the Evangelical Alliance, Phil Knox identifies…
UK armed forces helped US seizure of tanker
The UK armed forces have confirmed they supported a US-led operation to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, amid growing concerns over so-called 'shadow fleets' evading international sanctions. The tanker,…
Man who sold chemicals online to assist suicides is jailed
A former British soldier has been jailed for fourteen years after selling lethal chemicals online to assist suicides, resulting in the deaths of two people. Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, used an online…
Police vetting scandal: Met hired black child rapist to boost diversity
A damning review has revealed serious failures in the Metropolitan Police’s recruitment and vetting processes, with thousands of officers and staff inadequately checked during a major recruitment drive. The report found that as…
Three schoolchildren seriously injured after falling out of a bus
Three high school pupils from Wigan were seriously injured after falling from the top window of a double-decker bus in Ashton-in-Makerfield. The incident prompted an emergency response that included police, paramedics, and an…
Churches urged to support alcohol-free January
Churches across the UK are being urged to support Dry January 2026, as an estimated 17.5 million adults commit to a month without alcohol. The initiative, led by Alcohol Change UK, invites people…
Ukraine: UK and France agree to send troops if a peace deal is reached
The United Kingdom and France have agreed in principle to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached, marking a significant step in European security planning. Keir Starmer said…
