If Iran launched a rocket strike on the UK akin to the one that was tried on Diego Garcia this weekend, Britain would have to rely on American missile defence systems stationed in Europe. The warning came after Tehran released two ballistic missiles on Friday night towards the base in the Indian Ocean, which isContinue reading “Iran’s missiles Cannot Be Stopped By UK Defences”
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In Britain, Robots Are Wiping Out A Generation Of First Jobs
The rise of robots is wiping out entry-level jobs, the Bank of England has warned, as figures revealed youth unemployment at an 11-year high. A regular business survey executed by the Bank said the use of artificial intelligence and automation was enabling firms to grow without any extra workers. In some cases, it indicates that fewer ‘early career’ or graduate positionsContinue reading “In Britain, Robots Are Wiping Out A Generation Of First Jobs”
Grenfell Tower’s Haunting Wall That Held Trapped Victims’ Handprints Is Destroyed – Despite Families’ Plea
A wall that showed the handprints of Grenfell Tower victims who were trapped in the building as the fire raged has been destroyed. Families of the 72 people who died in the 2017 fire in North Kensington, west London, made the unsettling discovery of the wall, between the 12th and 14th floors, during pre-demolition visits to the buildingContinue reading “Grenfell Tower’s Haunting Wall That Held Trapped Victims’ Handprints Is Destroyed – Despite Families’ Plea”
Nine People, Including A Famous Sportsman, Are Stripped Of Their MBEs And OBEs By King Charles II
The decision isn’t made lightly, but King Charles can withdraw people from their honorary titles and has already done so nine times this month. The King has already stripped nine people of their OBE’s (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) just this month – usually for those who have criminal convictions, misconduct or being struckContinue reading “Nine People, Including A Famous Sportsman, Are Stripped Of Their MBEs And OBEs By King Charles II”
As The Iran War Intensifies, Britain Has Just Two Days Of Gas Stored Up – Sparking Fears Of A Supply Crisis
Britain has just two days’ worth of natural gas in storage, sparking fears of a shortage crisis as the Middle East conflict endangers supplies. The UK’s gas reserves have dwindled from 18,000 GWh last year to 6,700 GWh, enough for just 1.5 days of demand, according to new data published by National Gas. There isContinue reading “As The Iran War Intensifies, Britain Has Just Two Days Of Gas Stored Up – Sparking Fears Of A Supply Crisis”
Keir Starmer Is Done Because Trump Just Picked Britain’s Next Prime Minister
US President Donald Trump isn’t shy about expressing who should run other countries. And it appears he’s had enough of Sir Keir Starmer. Mr Trump sent armed forces to capture Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, leaving Vice President Delcy Gómez in charge. And now he wants to decide who runs Iran, following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. MrContinue reading “Keir Starmer Is Done Because Trump Just Picked Britain’s Next Prime Minister”
TikTok Trend Alert: ‘School Wars’
Schools and parents across London are on red alert after it emerged that children were being enabled through a social media trend to film themselves violently attacking pupils from rival schools. Posters inspired by notorious LA street gangs, the Bloods and the Crips, featuring men in red and blue balaclavas detailing which schools fall under which ‘side’Continue reading “TikTok Trend Alert: ‘School Wars’”
Some Cancer Patients Have To Wait More Than 104 Days For Treatment In The NHS
The NHS is failing on key cancer targets, with some patients forced to wait more than 104 days from referral to treatment, damning figures reveal. Almost all trusts failed to ensure 85 per cent of patients waited no more than 62 days in 2025, although there was wide variation in performance. At the worst hospitals, fewer than half ofContinue reading “Some Cancer Patients Have To Wait More Than 104 Days For Treatment In The NHS”
In April, GPs Will Have To Offer Same-Day Appointments For ‘Urgent’ Health Problems
GPs will be made to offer patients same-day appointments for ‘urgent’ health needs from April under the terms of a new NHS contract. The British Medical Association said the move would likely be presented as a ‘major win’ for patient access, but family doctors will be ‘left reeling’ at the requirement. It comes as aContinue reading “In April, GPs Will Have To Offer Same-Day Appointments For ‘Urgent’ Health Problems”
Taxi Driver Dropping Off Merry Punters For Donations
The local council has prohibited a bar owner who gave patrons rides home in his black taxi from continuing to do so. Paul Hartfield, who owns the Flying Horse in Smarden in Ashford, Kent, has raised hundreds of pounds for charity by inviting customers to make small donations to the Motor Neurone Disease Association forContinue reading “Taxi Driver Dropping Off Merry Punters For Donations”
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