After a period of economic turmoil, the UK economy is showing signs of recovery. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by a better-than-expected 0.6% between January and March. This growth exceeded economists’ predictions, who had forecasted a figure of 0.4%. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the news as
UK
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to establish a new Border Security Command aimed at tackling people-smuggling gangs who bring migrants across the Channel. This “elite” unit will receive funding from the scrapping of the Tories’ Rwanda deportation scheme and will be led by a former police, military, or intelligence chief. Additionally, the
The highly anticipated meeting between the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, and his father, the King, will not be taking place during Harry’s visit to the UK. This missed opportunity for reconciliation comes as a result of a scheduling conflict between a royal garden party hosted by the King and an event marking the 10th
Figen Murray, the mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett, is taking a stand against terrorism by embarking on a 200-mile walk from the site of her son’s tragic death to Downing Street. The purpose of this journey is to demand the implementation of Martyn’s law, which aims to enforce stricter security measures and
Ipswich Town fans were filled with joy and euphoria as they celebrated their long-awaited return to the Premier League after securing promotion over the weekend. The Tractor Boys, under the management of Kieran McKenna, secured their place in the top flight with a resounding 2-0 victory over now-relegated Huddersfield Town. This victory marked Ipswich’s return
Bernard Hill, a talented actor known for his roles in iconic films such as Lord of the Rings and Titanic, has passed away at the age of 79. Born in Blackley, Manchester in 1944, Hill’s career in theatre began when he graduated with a diploma in theatre in 1970. He was married to fellow actor
In a historic moment for the Labour party, Sadiq Khan has secured a third term as the Mayor of London, defeating his Tory challenger Susan Hall. Despite wild rumors of a potential shock defeat, Khan ultimately emerged victorious with over 1,088,000 votes, securing a majority of approximately 275,000 votes over Hall’s tally of just under
Results from two million council wards have been analyzed by Sky News to project voting figures for the upcoming general election. The projections indicate that Labour could potentially become the largest party but may still fall short of a commons majority. According to the estimates, Labour’s vote share is expected to increase from 33% in
The Met Office has recently issued a new weather warning for thunderstorms across large parts of England and Wales. This comes after a night of heavy rainfall and lightning strikes caused significant damage in various areas of the country. Travel delays were reported this morning, and a care home in West Sussex was damaged due
The devastating sword attack in northeast London that claimed the life of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin has left the community in shock and mourning. The young boy, described by his family as “a wonderful child” who was “well loved” and “hard working”, was a student at Bancroft’s private school in Woodford Green. His untimely death has