British Isles
Jay Slater, 19, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, has gone missing in Tenerife after attempting an 11-hour walk back to his accommodation following a night out. On 17 June he told his friend Lucy he was lost, needed…
Voter confidence at record low, says report
14 Jun 2024
Trust and confidence in the UK’s political system have reached an all-time low, according to a report for the National Centre for Social Research. It reveals that a record number of voters almost never trust the…
A recent report highlights that more than half of UK students are working long hours in paid jobs to support themselves through their studies. 55% of students work an average of 17 hours per week. Some…
Conference debates future of established Church
14 Jun 2024
The future of the established Church of England was the focus of a recent conference in Oxford. Scholars, clergy, and laypeople gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Church in modern society. Topics included…
Over 380,000 cancer patients not treated on time
14 Jun 2024
A concerning report reveals that over 380,000 cancer patients in the UK have not been treated on time since 2015. This backlog is attributed to systemic issues within the NHS, including staff shortages, increasing patient numbers,…
An urgent appeal for blood donors has been issued following a ransomware attack on London's NHS hospitals, attributed to a Russian cybercriminal group. The attack disrupted operations and caused cancellations of procedures and blood transfusions. NHS…