British Isles

Small boat people smugglers to have assets frozen and face UK ban

25 Jul 2025
The UK government has announced sweeping new sanctions targeting the global network behind small boat crossings in the Channel. Over 20 individuals and companies involved in people smuggling are expected to be named, including gang leaders,…

Five-day doctor strike will go ahead, says BMA

25 Jul 2025
A five-day strike by resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) in England will proceed starting 25 July, following talks between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Government that failed to produce a resolution. Despite…

‘A crisis boiling over’: Essex community divided over violent migrant protests

25 Jul 2025
Epping, a historic Essex town, remains divided following ten days of protests outside the Bell Hotel, which houses asylum seekers. Tensions erupted after an Ethiopian resident was charged with sexual assault, prompting both peaceful demonstrations and…

Minehead: Community's pain after deadly school bus crash

25 Jul 2025
Minehead is mourning the loss of a 10-year-old boy after a tragic school bus crash injured several others. The bus, carrying over 60 students and staff, veered off the road while returning from a trip to…