The Bank of England has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4%, in a move widely expected by economists. The decision, made by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), was narrowly split, with five members voting to hold the rate and four voting for a cut to 3.75%. The decision signals cautious optimism within the Bank that inflationary pressures are easing. In a statement accompanying the announcement, the Bank…

A civil society leader, Martina Kure, has criticised President Donald Trump of the United States of America over his threat to take military action against Nigeria labelling the West African country “a country of concern” over what he described as “Christian genocide” The New Daily Prime reported earlier that Trump had threatened to launch military action against Nigeria. However, in response to the US president’s statement, China rejected Trump’s remarks,…

Police in London have launched a manhunt after a 24-year-old Algerian man was mistakenly released from Wandsworth Prison nearly a week ago. According to the Metropolitan Police, they were notified by prison officials on Tuesday that the prisoner had been released in error six days earlier, on Wednesday, 29 October. Efforts are now underway to locate and return him to custody. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the…

By Eniola Amadu An immigrant who went back to the UK by small boat less than a month after being sent to France under the “one-in, one-out” scheme, he has been removed once again. Sources from the Home Office revealed that a man who was ejected in September before he returned to the UK on October 18 was on a return flight on Wednesday. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that…

England’s national curriculum is set for its biggest overhaul in more than a decade, with financial literacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital awareness joining traditional core subjects. Under new reforms announced by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, pupils will learn about mortgages, budgeting, and how to spot fake news and AI-generated content. The move, aimed at modernising education and narrowing the attainment gap, follows a comprehensive review commissioned by the government…

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is set to take centre stage at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) this afternoon, where he will face shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge across the despatch box. The pair will be standing in for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who are both absent from the weekly Commons session. It marks Lammy’s first appearance at PMQs in his new role, and Cartlidge’s debut…

Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson has urged the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to prioritise helping the government implement new gender recognition rules rather than engaging in public debate, as tensions grow over delays in approving the watchdog’s guidance. The EHRC recently called on ministers to act with speed in approving its 300-page statutory guidance on interpreting an April supreme court ruling that defined woman and sex under the Equality…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out tax increases ahead of her first Budget later this month, saying she will make the necessary choices to steer the UK economy through a difficult period. Speaking in London on Monday, Reeves said her 26 November Budget would focus on growth and fairness, while acknowledging that the global economy has presented fresh challenges over the past year. Her comments have fuelled expectations…

Serious concerns have been raised over the UK government’s plan to remove an Iranian man for the second time under its “one in, one out” scheme, despite warnings about his deteriorating mental health and claims of modern slavery. The 24-year-old, currently held in a UK immigration detention centre, is undergoing hourly welfare checks after staff expressed concerns for his wellbeing. He says he was trafficked and abused by smugglers in…

Following a coup plot by the military to overthrow the current democratic system of government and its administration in Nigeria, the 65th Independence Day celebration of the country annually held on October 1st was cancelled. The New Daily Prime, a few days after the cancellation of the Independence Day celebration reported that 16 senior military officers have been arrested in connection to the planned coup. The Nigerian military, through its…

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has revealed that the party almost ran out of money following its historic election defeat last year, describing the period as one of financial and organisational crisis. Speaking on the BBC’s Newscast to mark her first year as leader, Badenoch said she inherited a party struggling with internal turmoil and dwindling donor confidence after losing 250 parliamentary seats, the worst result in Conservative history. “There…

The UK’s manufacturing sector returned to growth in October, buoyed by the reopening of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plants and stronger consumer spending, according to the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The index rose to 49.7, its highest level in a year, up from 46.2 in September, signalling a significant rebound in industrial activity. A reading above 50 indicates expansion. Factory output surged, with a key sub-index climbing…