British Isles
Labour mutiny looming over new wave of benefits cuts
Labour MPs are warning of a brewing rebellion over government plans to deepen cuts to the welfare budget this autumn. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face growing dissent after announcing in March a £5 billion reduction…
Cyber centre: ‘beware phony IT calls’ after retailer hacks
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning following recent cyber attacks targeting major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. Criminal hackers have reportedly impersonated IT help desks to infiltrate company systems,…
Church of Scotland to take neutral stance on Scottish assisted dying bill
The Church of Scotland is set to become the first major UK denomination to adopt a neutral stance on assisted dying, marking a significant shift from its historic opposition. This move comes ahead of a crucial…
Local elections likely to reflect immense voter disillusionment
The 1 May local elections in England are set to reflect deep public disillusionment with the traditional two-party system, according to a recent poll for Channel 4. Of those surveyed, 41% said ‘none of the above’…
