British Isles
Proposals to remove hereditary peers from House of Lords
The Government has introduced plans to remove hereditary peers from the House of Lords, a significant move towards reforming the British upper chamber. Hereditary peers, whose titles are passed down through family lines, have long been…
Universities seek funding help at start of new term
UK universities are warning of a financial crisis that could lead to significant cuts unless the government takes action. According to the president of Universities UK, the sector is at a 'fork in the road' and…
Scotland: £500m cuts to public spending
Scotland's deputy first minister, Shona Robison, has announced £500 million in public spending cuts to address financial pressures. The cuts, which span various sectors, aim to balance Scotland’s budget while facing ongoing economic challenges. Robison emphasised…
Wales: archbishop urges joint action to solve rivers crisis
Archbishop Andrew John of Wales has emphasised the importance of joint action in addressing the crisis of river pollution. A Church-led summit on river pollution is set for November, bringing together over 70 farmers, water industry…
