The recent official figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate that the UK economy is no longer in recession. This positive news has brought a sense of relief and optimism among policymakers, economists, and the general public. The growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 0.6% between January and March exceeded expectations,
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Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, is set to announce the creation of a new Border Security Command to address the issue of people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the Channel. This “elite” unit will receive additional funding by discontinuing the Tories’ Rwanda deportation scheme. The Border Security Command will be headed by a former police, military,
The highly-anticipated meeting between Prince Harry and the King will not be taking place on Wednesday during the Duke of Sussex’s visit to the UK. This unfortunate turn of events is a result of a scheduling clash between a royal garden party hosted by the King and an Invictus Games event that Prince Harry will
Figen Murray, the mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett, is embarking on a 200-mile walk from the site of her son’s tragic death to Downing Street. Her goal is to demand stronger protections against terrorism in the UK through the implementation of Martyn’s Law. This law, named after her son, would ensure that
Ipswich Town fans were overjoyed as they commemorated their long-awaited return to the Premier League after securing promotion over the weekend. The Tractor Boys, managed by Kieran McKenna, clinched their spot in the top flight with a convincing 2-0 victory over now-relegated Huddersfield Town. This triumph marked Ipswich’s first return to the Premier League since
The entertainment industry has lost a talented individual with the passing of actor Bernard Hill at the age of 79. Known for his roles in iconic films such as Lord Of The Rings and Titanic, as well as the critically acclaimed drama series Boys from the Blackstuff, Hill’s career was marked by his remarkable talent
Labour’s Sadiq Khan has secured a historic third term as London mayor, defeating Tory challenger Susan Hall by receiving over 1,088,000 votes. This victory marks a significant win for Khan, who was first elected to the role in 2016 and has now secured a majority of some 275,000 over his opponent. The confidence in Khan’s
The recent Sky News analysis of two million council wards has projected a potential rise in Labour’s vote share from 33% in the 2019 election to 35% in the upcoming general election. This increase, based on more than half of the wards already declaring, positions Labour as the largest party but still falling short of
Recent severe weather conditions have prompted the Met Office to issue multiple weather warnings across large parts of England and Wales. The aftermath of heavy rainfall and lightning strikes has resulted in travel delays and damage to properties. The situation was particularly severe in Southeast England, where a care home in West Sussex was damaged
The recent sword attack in northeast London has shocked the community, leaving a family grieving the loss of their 14-year-old son, Daniel Anjorin. Described as a “wonderful child” by his family, Daniel was a pupil at Bancroft’s private school in Woodford Green. His tragic death has left a “gaping wound” in the family, highlighting the