British Isles

Grooming gang victims say Jess Phillips should quit with inquiry in crisis

24 Oct 2025
The government’s grooming gang inquiry has plunged into crisis after Jim Gamble, its expected chair, withdrew, calling it a “toxic political football.” His resignation followed that of four survivor-panel members, who said they would only return…

Christian bank ranked among top 500 fastest growing UK companies

24 Oct 2025
Kingdom Bank, a Christian financial institution dedicated to serving churches and believers, has been listed among the UK’s 500 fastest-growing companies. Ranked 380th overall, the bank attributes its success to God’s provision and the faithfulness of…

Wegovy and Ozempic shown to slash risk of heart attack and stroke

24 Oct 2025
Groundbreaking research has revealed that the diabetes and weight-loss drug semaglutide—sold as Ozempic and Wegovy—can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even for patients who do not lose much weight. The global trial,…

Bursaries for trainee RE teachers to be axed

17 Oct 2025
The decision to remove bursaries for trainee Religious Education (RE) teachers has sparked alarm among church and education leaders, who warn it will deepen an already severe recruitment crisis. The Government’s new funding guidance for 2026–27…