Download IPFS Metropolitan Police have come under scrutiny for the arrest of dozens of campaigners during a protest in Parliament Square, London, concerning UK terrorism laws and the treatment of peaceful demonstrators. The arrests took place during a gathering organised by the activist group Palestine Action. Attendees had assembled to[Read More…]

Download IPFS Plans by China to establish a large new embassy complex in central London have sparked concerns among residents, with some expressing fears over personal security and the implications of such a high-profile diplomatic presence. The proposed development is located at Royal Mint Court, a historic site close to[Read More…]

Download IPFS UK conservation charities have raised serious concerns over government cuts to the international aid budget, warning that these reductions risk severe damage to vital programmes that protect both fragile ecosystems and the rights of vulnerable communities overseas. The government’s decision to reduce foreign aid spending from 0.7 per[Read More…]

Download IPFS Nearly half of police forces across England and Wales have fewer than ten black officers, with one force reporting none at all, according to recent Home Office data. Out of a total of 146,442 officers in these regions, only 1,838 are black, representing just 1.25 per cent of[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Metropolitan Police arrested 466 people in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action, a group recently banned by the UK government under anti-terrorism laws. This marked the largest number of arrests made by the force in a single day over the past decade. Protesters were detained for[Read More…]

Download IPFS The governments of the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada have jointly condemned ongoing human rights violations and repression in Belarus. In a statement released on Saturday, the three countries accused Belarusian authorities of conducting a widespread campaign aimed at suppressing civil society, independent media, and political opposition. Thousands[Read More…]

Download IPFS New figures reveal that more children in Walsall are living in temporary accommodation, highlighting growing concerns about affordable housing across England. Data released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government shows that at the end of March 2025, 253 children in Walsall were housed in temporary[Read More…]

Download IPFS A British couple detained in Iran is reportedly facing harsh conditions, including a lack of access to clean drinking water, according to their son. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, originally from East Sussex, have been held since January on spying charges, which their family strongly denies. Their son, Joe[Read More…]

Download IPFS Prince William is continuing the work started by his late mother, Princess Diana, by backing new homes for young people at risk of homelessness in London. As a shy 11-year-old, the prince visited a homeless shelter alongside Diana, an experience that has shaped his dedication to tackling youth[Read More…]

Download IPFS New guidance expected to be submitted to ministers later this month will bar transgender women from accessing female-only spaces in schools, hospitals, leisure centres, and cinemas across the UK. This marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over single-sex spaces and transgender rights. Campaigners had urged the[Read More…]