In a bold move, a number of Labour frontbenchers announced their resignation in order to support an SNP motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Among those who stepped down were Jess Phillips, Afzal Khan, Yasmin Qureshi, Paula Barker, and Naz Shah. These shadow junior ministers chose to defy party orders to abstain from the
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A devastating incident occurred on 28 October during a Challenge Cup match between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers, resulting in the tragic death of professional ice hockey player Adam Johnson. As the game unfolded, Johnson, a Minnesota-born star, suffered a severe neck injury caused by a skate blade of another player on the
Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has attempted to regain control of his struggling premiership through a bold and unexpected reset. The recent cabinet reshuffle took many by surprise, as Suella Braverman was removed as home secretary only for former Prime Minister David Cameron to be brought back as foreign secretary. This
In a devastating turn of events, life-support treatment has been withdrawn from eight-month-old Indi Gregory, a critically ill baby girl with a rare mitochondrial disease. The decision was made following a legal battle waged by her parents, Dean Gregory and Claire Staniforth, who have been fighting to keep their daughter on life-sustaining treatment. Their efforts,
In a horrifying incident that has shocked the community, a mother in Greater Manchester, Perseverance Ncube, has tragically passed away after being found stabbed by her own two young children. The 35-year-old was discovered with a single wound to her chest and was rushed to the hospital, but sadly succumbed to her injuries. This devastating
The Metropolitan Police is facing intense political pressure to manage potential disruptions to remembrance events this weekend, with a pro-Palestinian march planned on Armistice Day. Police chiefs, including chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Gavin Stephens, have supported the decision of Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to allow the march to proceed, despite
NatWest Group, with nearly 40% ownership by British taxpayers, has made the decision to cancel a significant portion of the potential payout to Dame Alison Rose, its former chief executive. The move comes as the bank attempts to put an end to the ongoing controversy surrounding the closure of Nigel Farage’s accounts at Coutts. While
In a surprising turn of events, Carol Vorderman, the former co-host of Countdown, has announced her departure from her BBC radio show. This decision comes after a clash with the corporation’s new social media guidelines, which has ultimately led to the end of her five-year tenure on the station. Vorderman expressed her unwillingness to “lose
The Metropolitan Police has given the green light for a pro-Palestinian protest to take place on Armistice Day, despite the Prime Minister and Home Secretary urging for its cancellation. With fears of potential trouble and memorial defacement, the authorities are grappling with the dilemma of upholding the right to protest while ensuring public safety. Here,
The steel industry in the United Kingdom is facing a major transformation as British Steel unveils its decarbonisation plan. This plan, which aims to make UK-produced steel more competitive and environmentally sustainable, could result in the loss of 2,000 jobs in Scunthorpe, according to unions. The company plans to replace its existing blast furnaces with