Tragedy struck as five migrants lost their lives during an ill-fated attempt to cross the English Channel, as reported by French police. The French coastguard confirmed the incident, stating that a rescue operation was underway after a boat carrying 110 individuals attempted the treacherous journey. While approximately a hundred migrants were rescued by a French
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The Metropolitan Police have recently issued an apology to Baroness Doreen Lawrence, the mother of Stephen Lawrence, for failing to provide information on a suspect for her son’s murder. This apology comes after the force admitted to not fulfilling a promise made to Baroness Lawrence to answer questions about a suspect believed to have been
The London Marathon is set to witness a record number of participants this Sunday, with over 50,000 individuals ready to race through the capital. The weather forecast is promising, with a dry and bright day expected and temperatures reaching up to 12C (53.6F). The anticipation is palpable as runners gear up to take on this
In a world where information is readily available at our fingertips, it can be tempting to believe everything we read online. This was the case for former model Irena Stoynova, who almost lost her life trying to cure her cancer with a juice diet. Ignoring the advice of medical professionals, Ms. Stoynova turned to alternative
The recent controversy surrounding former Tory MP Mark Menzies and his alleged misuse of party funds has raised serious concerns within the Conservative Party. The allegations came to light after a whistleblower, Mr. Menzies’ former campaign manager, Katie Fieldhouse, spoke to The Times about the matter. The whistleblower claims that the Conservative Party was aware
The recent re-arrest of Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, Peter Murrell, in connection with a police investigation into the Scottish National Party’s funding and finances has brought renewed attention to the ongoing probe. This development comes more than a year after Murrell was initially arrested and subsequently released without charge. The investigation, dubbed Operation Branchform, has been
Recent data from the Office for National Statistics indicates a slowdown in the pace of price growth in the UK economy, with the consumer prices index (CPI) inflation rate dropping to 3.2% in the 12 months to March. This figure, although slightly above economists’ expectations, marks the weakest level in two-and-a-half years. The easing in
In a recent legal challenge, a Muslim student attempted to overturn a ban on prayer rituals at Michaela Community School in Brent, north London, which has been known for its strict policies. The student argued that the ban uniquely affects her faith, as prayer is one of the five pillars of Islam. Lawyers representing the
Recent research conducted by the charity Chance UK revealed that a significant number of children who are excluded from primary school do not go on to pass their GCSEs in English and Maths. By tracking various year groups and analyzing data from 3.2 million pupils in England, the study found that 97% of those who
The aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017 has taken a new turn as the injured survivors are now suing MI5, the UK’s security service. More than 250 people are being represented by three legal firms who have submitted action to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT). This legal move comes after the security