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George Galloway: Prime Minister’s speech was despicable and dangerous

George Galloway: Prime Minister’s speech was despicable and dangerous

George Galloway: Prime Minister’s speech was despicable and dangerous

01 March 2024

The newly elected Rochdale MP said Rishi Sunak was playing a ‘dangerous game’ with his address on extremism in Britain.


Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show disrupted by animal rights activists

Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show disrupted by animal rights activists

Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show disrupted by animal rights activists

01 March 2024

Peta campaigners walked the runway alongside the models while holding up signs saying ‘viva vegan leather’.


Pro-Palestine protesters ask Sunak to ‘look in the mirror’ after PM’s speech

Pro-Palestine protesters ask Sunak to ‘look in the mirror’ after PM’s speech

Pro-Palestine protesters ask Sunak to ‘look in the mirror’ after PM’s speech

01 March 2024

Further local protests are planned for this weekend before another national march takes place in central London on March 9.


Public want pro-Palestinian protests to be policed, not managed, Sunak says

Public want pro-Palestinian protests to be policed, not managed, Sunak says

Public want pro-Palestinian protests to be policed, not managed, Sunak says

01 March 2024

The Prime Minister said officers will have the Government’s backing when they take actions at demonstrations.


Deaths of Palestinians waiting for aid must be urgently investigated – Cameron

Deaths of Palestinians waiting for aid must be urgently investigated – Cameron

Deaths of Palestinians waiting for aid must be urgently investigated – Cameron

01 March 2024

Israeli troops opened fire as crowds rushed to get items from an aid convoy in Gaza City on Thursday, witnesses said.


Almost 1.5 million appointments rescheduled due to strike action – NHS England

Almost 1.5 million appointments rescheduled due to strike action – NHS England

Almost 1.5 million appointments rescheduled due to strike action – NHS England

01 March 2024

The health service has been beset by strikes for more than a year.


Three hurt in south London moped shooting

Three hurt in south London moped shooting

Three hurt in south London moped shooting

01 March 2024

Officers had been chasing the moped after it failed to stop in the Clapham area just before 5pm on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said.


Sunak warns that extremist forces are ‘trying to tear us apart’

Sunak warns that extremist forces are ‘trying to tear us apart’

Sunak warns that extremist forces are ‘trying to tear us apart’

01 March 2024

In an address to the nation, the Prime Minister said there had been a ‘shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality’.


Papa Johns to close 50 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants

Papa Johns to close 50 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants

Papa Johns to close 50 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants

01 March 2024

The US-based company said staff will be the first to know which stores are closing.


Humza Yousaf and Justice secretary to meet with mother of Emma Caldwell

Humza Yousaf and Justice secretary to meet with mother of Emma Caldwell

Humza Yousaf and Justice secretary to meet with mother of Emma Caldwell

01 March 2024

The Scottish Government has confirmed that the First Minister and Angela Constance will meet with Margaret Caldwell next week.


Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital over the weekend ‘as a precaution’

Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital over the weekend ‘as a precaution’

Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital over the weekend ‘as a precaution’

01 March 2024

The President was admitted to St James’s Hospital on Thursday after feeling unwell.


Cameron meets wife of British-Russian dissident jailed in Siberia

Cameron meets wife of British-Russian dissident jailed in Siberia

Cameron meets wife of British-Russian dissident jailed in Siberia

01 March 2024

Vladimir Kara-Murza was jailed for 25 years for opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


Council leader offers a ‘win-win’ compromise on council tax increase

Council leader offers a ‘win-win’ compromise on council tax increase

Council leader offers a ‘win-win’ compromise on council tax increase

01 March 2024

Inverclyde councillors had voted for an 8.2% rise in council this year followed by 6% next year.


Woman arrested over deaths of three children detained under Mental Health Act

Woman arrested over deaths of three children detained under Mental Health Act

Woman arrested over deaths of three children detained under Mental Health Act

01 March 2024

Avon and Somerset Police said the woman, aged 42, was still receiving treatment for her injuries.


Sunak to address public from Downing Street about ‘need to protect’ democracy

Sunak to address public from Downing Street about ‘need to protect’ democracy

Sunak to address public from Downing Street about ‘need to protect’ democracy

01 March 2024

The Prime Minister is travelling back from Scotland to make the remarks on Friday evening.


Household Cavalry troopers compete to be named best turned out soldier

Household Cavalry troopers compete to be named best turned out soldier

Household Cavalry troopers compete to be named best turned out soldier

01 March 2024

The Princess Elizabeth Cup dates back to 1949.


Teaching union launches preliminary ballot over pay and strike action

Teaching union launches preliminary ballot over pay and strike action

Teaching union launches preliminary ballot over pay and strike action

01 March 2024

The National Education Union ballot opens on Saturday and closes on March 28.


Sunak refuses to be drawn on funding for local authorities

Sunak refuses to be drawn on funding for local authorities

Sunak refuses to be drawn on funding for local authorities

01 March 2024

Council leaders have written to the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urging him to provide more funding.


Pension funds to publicly disclose how much is invested in UK versus overseas

Pension funds to publicly disclose how much is invested in UK versus overseas

Pension funds to publicly disclose how much is invested in UK versus overseas

01 March 2024

Requirements for defined contribution pension funds are currently inconsistent across the market, the Government said.


Ireland welcomes EU decision to continue UNRWA funding

Ireland welcomes EU decision to continue UNRWA funding

Ireland welcomes EU decision to continue UNRWA funding

01 March 2024

More than a dozen countries previously suspended funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees.


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