Northern Ireland has begun a “decade of opportunity” during which it will hold a vote on unification with Ireland, the UK territory’s first nationalist leader said in an interview aired Sunday. Pro-Irish unity politician Michelle O’Neill made history on Saturday…
Children among 9 injured in ‘corrosive substance’ attack in London
London police are investigating a “corrosive substance” attack that left nine people, including two young children, injured on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said. Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle said that a woman and her two young children were injured in the…
UK could send aircraft carrier to “plug a gap” in Red Sea
The UK could send an aircraft carrier to the Red Sea amid the ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, the armed forces minister has suggested. James Heappey indicated an aircraft carrier could be deployed to the region to replace the…
UNRWA claims: UK halts aid to UN agency over allegation staff helped Hamas attack
Several countries including the UK have paused funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. It comes after the agency announced the sacking of several of its staff over allegations they were involved in the 7 October Hamas attacks.…
UK army chief says citizens should be ready to fight in possible land war
U.K. civilians should be ready to fight in a hypothetical land war, the head of the British army, Gen. Patrick Sanders, said Wednesday, warning that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine showed it was “citizen armies” that make the difference…
Kate Winslet donates to 11-year-old girl’s visual bucket list
Oscar winner Kate Winslet has donated thousands of pounds to help a young girl with a rare eye condition. The British actress, best known for films including Titanic and Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, and thriller series Mare Of…
British PM Sunak faces major rebellion over Rwanda legislation
British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak is facing a major rebellion from right-wing politicians in his party over flagship immigration legislation to speed up deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda. This is a critical test of Sunak’s authority. Two Conservative Party…
Greece would offer major treasures to UK for Parthenon marbles, minister says
Greece is prepared to part with some of its greatest treasures to “fill the void” at the British Museum if the Parthenon marbles were reunited in Athens, the country’s culture minister has said. Speaking to the Guardian at the end…
UK tipped for speedier rate cut after surprise inflation fall
A surprise fall in inflation in November has raised hopes that the Bank of England will begin cutting interest rates sooner than expected. Inflation – the rate prices rise at – fell from 4.6% to 3.9% last month, the lowest…
Alex Batty: Teen from Oldham missing for 6 years found in France
A 17-year-old British boy from Oldham who went missing in Spain in 2017 has been found in France, authorities say. Alex Batty was found in the town of Revel, east of Toulouse, early on Wednesday morning. The prosecutor’s office in…
