UN Special Rapporteur Says 'Second Nakba' May be Underway in Gaza
UN says "mass ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians is underway. Concurrently, condemnation continues from various countries, including South Africa and Ireland.
Scotland Among The Nations To Secure Automatic Qualification For Euro 2024
Norway's loss to Spain means Scotland are among six teams to already qualify for the 2024 European Championships, whilst England are also close to qualifying.
UK and Ireland Secure UEFA Euro 2028 Hosting Rights, Promising a Summer Spectacle
The joint bid faced its final competitor, Turkey, which eventually withdrew to focus on a joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032—a bid that was also approved on the same momentous Tuesday morning.
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Israel Retakes Gaza Border Area As War's Toll Mounts
Israel said it recaptured Gaza border areas from Hamas on Tuesday, the fourth day of fierce fighting that has left thousands dead on both sides since the militants launched a surprise attack.
Teachers Encouraged to Enter Schoolgirls Into UK's Flagship Cyber Security Contest
The CyberFirst Girls Competition fosters diversity in cybersecurity, empowering 12 to 13-year-old girls to explore coding, cryptography, and digital security. It combats the industry's 17 per cent gender imbalance.
Sunak Wows Grassroots With Speech To Tory Conference
Rishi Sunak earned a much-needed standing ovation from Conservative die-hards gathered in Manchester, as he used his first party conference as their leader to pitch his vision for Britain's long-term future.
Britain and Ireland Set To Be Named As Hosts For Euro 2028 As Turkey Withdraws
Euro 2028 is being lined up to take place in Britain and Ireland after Turkey instead decided to pursue its joint bid with Italy to host Euro 2032.
Study Shows British Youths and Women Prone To Digital Poverty
The Digital Poverty Alliance published a report that shows 18 to 34-year-old British youths and women are more prone to digital poverty than 35 to 55-year-old Brits and men, and improving digital skills could save 24,000 lives annually.
NHS Strike Row Intensifies as BMA Threatens to Withdraw Emergency Cover
NHS is caught in the crossfire of a bitter dispute between the NHS leadership and the BMA. The contention arose after the NHS accused the BMA of leveraging a threat to withdraw "voluntary" emergency cover unless hospitals cancelled planned surgeries.
UK Housing Market Faces 5.3% Yearly Decline as Interest Rates Squeeze Prices
According to Nationwide, the largest British building society, the seasonally adjusted housing price index revealed that prices remained stagnant in September, following a 0.8% decrease in August.
Storm Agnes Wreaks Havoc Across the UK and Ireland
The impact of Storm Agnes has been keenly felt in Wales, with Capel Curig in the northwest experiencing the strongest gusts at a staggering 80mph.
Storm Agnes Forecast to Bring Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to the UK
The Met Office has issued a danger to life warning for Wednesday and Thursday, covering large areas of the UK, and residents are being urged to take precautions.
Government releases updated list of schools with collapse-prone concrete
As of 14 September, another 27 schools were identified as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
UK rejoins key European science programme after post-Brexit row
Britain and the EU said on Thursday they had struck a pact to allow British scientists back into the world's largest civilian science research programme after being frozen out in a post-Brexit row.
Many travellers from Britain affected by air traffic control issues across the nation
The fallout of the recent air traffic control disruption caused a woman to miss a heart transplant check-up, whilst pro athletes were left stranded in Budapest.
Britain delays post-Brexit border checks until 2024
The British government said Tuesday it will delay introducing post-Brexit border controls on food and fresh produce from the European Union, postponing the start date to January 2024.
UK orders review into air traffic control chaos
Britain's government on Tuesday ordered a review after the country's air traffic control system suffered its worst disruption in almost 10 years, stranding thousands of passengers.
London's Met Police on alert after IT 'hack'
London's Metropolitan Police force said Sunday it was taking security measures after "unauthorised access to the IT system of one of its suppliers", following data breaches at other forces.
What banks in the UK have the best SME customer service?
A new survey report of business banking services provides insights into how the leading banks in the UK are satisfying SME customers.
Disease outbreaks rock the United Kingdom: COVID-19 variants, Bird Flu and Koi Herpesvirus
UK grapples with disease outbreaks: New COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 sparks concern, avian flu persists, Koi Herpesvirus resurfaces.Disease outbreaks rock the United Kingdom: COVID-19 variants, Bird Flu and Koi Herpesvirus
Recent report finds critical diversity issues in venture capital funding
A new report released by the Treasury Committee provides critical insights into the disparity in venture capital funding and how it's affecting UK SMEs.
Britain's Deputy Prime Minister envisions AI as the pinnacle of industrial revolutions
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden hails AI as a paramount industrial revolution, highlighting transformative potential and addressing global challenges.
AI models enhance children's suicide risk prediction
New artificial intelligence technology aims to improve early suicide risk prediction and intervention for at-risk youth.
New Covid strain dubbed 'variant of interest' by WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared a new Covid strain called Eris as a variant of interest.
Unfavourable weather conditions threaten consumer prices and agricultural output
Concerns over food inflation are intensifying as weather conditions threaten consumer prices and food security, particularly affecting crops like wheat, barley and potatoes.
Petrol prices rose in July amidst soaring oil costs and market tensions
The latest data from RAC indicates a sharp increase in the average price for a litre of unleaded petrol, reaching £1.45, while diesel prices remain steady at £1.46.
Londoners spend almost £1 billion a year on beauty products
In the lingering financial crisis, the "lipstick effect" takes centre stage as consumers turn to small indulgences for comfort, leading to a 1,006 per cent increase in demand.
Liverpool Investment Zone to deliver 4,000 jobs and boost medical innovation in North West England
Liverpool Investment Zone aims to boost medical innovation, creating 4,000 jobs with £320 million private investment, solidifying its position in life sciences.
Biden takes tea and talks climate with King Charles III
US President Joe Biden dropped in for tea and climate change talks with King Charles III on Monday, after a garden meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before a NATO leaders' summit on Ukraine.