Articles
Ireland: general election confirmed for 29 November
Taoiseach Simon Harris has officially confirmed that Ireland will hold a general election on Friday 29 November, ending months of speculation. Following a European Council meeting in Budapest, Harris plans to return to Dublin to initiate…
Starmer gets tougher on freebies
Keir Starmer is updating the ministerial code to address growing concerns over ministers accepting hospitality and gifts. While an outright ban was considered, the revised code instead emphasises public perception and accountability, allowing ministers to accept…
Firefighters and fire engines attacked on Bonfire Night in 'disgusting' scenes
On Bonfire Night, County Durham firefighters faced multiple attacks, including fireworks being aimed at them and bricks thrown at their fire engines. The Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (DDFRS) reported six incidents of anti-social…
GAFCON demands that Justin Welby publicly repent
The Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) has called on Archbishop Justin Welby to publicly repent for endorsing same-sex blessings, claiming his stance contradicts the traditional 'doctrine of Christ’. In a recent podcast, Welby advocated for allowing…