The UK’s former defense minister, James Heappey, recently expressed his concerns about the nation’s lack of preparedness for war. He highlighted how many departments declined the opportunity to participate in a “whole of government” exercise aimed at practicing evacuation procedures to a bunker in the event of war. This exercise was intended to update and
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Despite facing a traumatic incident just a week prior, Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati has shown remarkable resilience by returning to his role as a presenter at London-based broadcaster Iran International. The 36-year-old journalist was stabbed outside his home in London by three unknown assailants, but he has bravely stated that “the show must go on.”
Space Solar, an Oxfordshire-based company, is on the brink of launching the first solar farm into space. Their innovative design, known as CASSIOPeiA, aims to power over a million homes by the 2030s using a mile-wide complex of mirrors and solar panels orbiting 22,000 miles above the Earth. The technology involves the precise rotation of
The heartbreaking story of Mike Collinson, who recently lost his wife of 50 years, Jean, took a turn for the worse when he was informed by the police that the ashes he received from a funeral home might not belong to his beloved wife. Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, the establishment responsible for arranging
The latest YouGov mega poll suggests that Labour could be heading towards a landslide victory in the next general election. The survey of 18,000 people indicates that Sir Keir Starmer’s party is likely to secure a parliamentary majority of 154, with projections of winning a total of 403 seats. This would be a significant gain
Recently, JK Rowling made controversial comments regarding Scotland’s new hate crime laws, daring police to arrest her over her views on the legislation. Despite her bold statements, police have confirmed that her comments are not considered criminal, and no further action will be taken against her. Rowling, a well-known author of the Harry Potter series,
JK Rowling, the renowned author of the Harry Potter series, has recently made headlines for daring the police to arrest her in response to new hate crime laws that have been implemented in Scotland. These new measures are designed to address the harm caused by hatred and prejudice, expanding protections to various marginalized groups such
Ian Towning, a prominent antiques expert known for his appearances on television shows such as ITV’s Dickinson’s Real Deal and Channel 4’s Posh Pawn, recently faced a harrowing experience when he was attacked in his west London store by two men wielding hammers. The attackers not only caused damage to property inside his Bourbon Hanby
The issue of small boat arrivals in the UK has reached a critical point, with more than 5,000 people arriving by the end of March, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. Government figures show that over 100 small boats have crossed the Channel this year alone, making it the busiest first quarter on
In a groundbreaking move, nearly 100,000 cancer patients have been able to receive fast-track access to newly approved NHS drugs. This includes Yuvan Thakkar, a 16-year-old boy who became the first NHS patient to undergo a revolutionary therapy that uses the body’s own cells to combat cancer. Yuvan, who was diagnosed with leukemia at the