Law Society of Northern Ireland demands action after PSNI spying report

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has demanded the immediate appointment of a new watchdog following revelations about covert police surveillance directed at solicitors. The PSNI last month published the final report of an independent review...

Brit who 'faked Disneyland wedding with nine-year-old' complains of violence in jail as he's denied bail

The Brit who was arrested for a 'faked Disneyland wedding' earlier this year has been denied bail by French authorities as he has complained of violence in his jail. On 21 June, a part of Disneyland Paris had been hired out for a fake ceremony,...

Clocks changing could see millions of Britons slapped with £1,000 fine tomorrow

British drivers could be hit with fines tomorrow if their eyesight, especially during darker hours, as clocks change tomorrow. On Sunday, October 26, at 2am, the clocks will go back one hour as the UK reverts back to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)....

Palestinian justice group seeks UK prosecution of British-Israeli citizen for serving in IDF

The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has formally applied for a court summons to prosecute a dual British-Israeli national for allegedly breaching UK law by voluntarily serving in the Israeli military. If successful, the...

Britain ordered to slash spending on welfare benefits or face huge tax rises

BRITAIN must cut spending on welfare benefits or face a miserable cycle of repeated tax rises every year, JP Morgan, the world’s largest bank, warned the UK government on Thursday. It warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves she must cut public spending in...

Gender Clinic Files: What would a healthcare system that works for Trans+ people look like in the UK?

TL;DR: Using data from The Gender Clinic Files, in collaboration with What The Trans?! and Claire’s Trans Talks, QueerAF examines what it would take to reduce the 48,000 people wait list for transgender healthcare in the UK. It’s now almost...

Lawrence Guy retires as a Patriot after signing one-day contract

Lawrence Guy enjoyed a 14-year career in the NFL, but the former defensive end had most of his success over a seven-year run with the New England Patriots. He didn't finish his career in New England, but Guy signed a one-day contract with the team...

The British Isa is a particularly bad idea

It has been a record year for budget rumours. Some ideas have been promising, others less so. But one stands out as particularly bad: the return of the “British Isa”. It’s being reported that Rachel Reeves has picked up an idea Jeremy Hunt wisely...

I went on an adults-only trip to Wales' best family holiday park and left stunned

One of the best resorts in Wales is arguably one of the most family-oriented, but is it suitable for an adults-only break?(Image: Bluestone ) One of the best resorts in Wales is arguably one of the most family-oriented. Designed for...

All in Place partners with Taylor Emmet, a leading law firm to provide peace of mind for SME owners

All in Place, the online software and services platform for the accountancy sector, has announced a strategic partnership with Taylor Emmet, a leading law firm, to provide clients with direct access to specialist legal expertise in succession and...

Online safety: Lessons from the UK

The internet has certainly created tremendous opportunities for children and young people to communicate and learn. However, these opportunities sometimes expose them to serious threats as they may be exposed to hate speech, cyberbullying, and...

Renewed spotlight on British family murdered in France

It would seem open-and-shut. A family of three from Nottingham in England were slain while on a driving holiday in the south of France – Mum and Dad shot and their 10-year-old daughter beaten. A local farmer was convicted and faced the guillotine....

Lawrencetown House / Bishop McDowell

© James Brittain+ 17 Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1035224/lawrencetown-house-bishop-mcdowell Area Area of this architecture project Area: 2300 ft² Year Completion year of this architecture...

British-American Political Commentator Praises Liberal Democracies, Reflects on Catholicism

A British-American conservative political commentator recounted his journey with Catholicism and his outlook on the state of liberal democracy at a Georgetown University event Oct. 20. Speaking at an event for Georgetown’s Faith and Culture...

Is England v Brazil on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Lionesses friendly for free

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Britain's green belt crisis exposed as more than 50 sites across the Capital under threat: 'It's very much about money'

More than 50 green sites across the Capital and its outskirts are at risk of development as a concrete jungle threatens to overrun the UK. Despite sufficient space on brownfield sites to develop between 1.2 million and 1.5 million new homes across...

UK prime minister to join COP30 in Brazil to underscore nation’s climate leadership role

Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has officially confirmed his attendance at COP30, an event to be held in Belém, in the Amazon region of Brazil. This announcement puts an end to weeks of speculation about who would attend...

Branch House hosts law enforcement, community leaders for awards ceremony

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. — The Branch House hosted its annual Service & Protection Awards Ceremony Friday recognizing law enforcement officers and community groups, leaders who have gone above and beyond serving victims of domestic and sexual...

Political Bias at Wikipedia and in AI

The Washington Post has a story today taking note of renewed interest by folks on the right in seeing more balance in articles at Wikipedia. Larry Sanger, ousted from the online encyclopedia by co-founder Jimmy Wales a year after he helped launch...

Tô Lâm Heads to the UK, Eyeing Việt Nam’s Next Comprehensive Strategic Partner

According to Reuters and Politico, Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, will embark on a two-day visit to the United Kingdom beginning October 29. During the trip, he is expected to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer...