Tensions between the UK and China have deepened after Beijing issued a warning to London over continued delays to the approval of its proposed mega embassy near the Tower of London. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it expressed grave concern and strong dissatisfaction after Housing Secretary Steve Reed postponed a final decision on the embassy project until December 10. The proposed site, bought for £255 million in 2018, would…

British lawmakers have warned that the government’s failure to address online misinformation could lead to a repeat of the violent 2024 summer riots, which were fuelled by viral falsehoods following the Southport murders. The Commons Science and Technology Committee, chaired by Chi Onwurah, criticised ministers for being complacent about the risks of misinformation spreading on social media. It said the government’s refusal to strengthen regulation under the Online Safety Act…

Your Party the emerging left-wing movement led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana has unveiled draft constitutional plans that would transform it into a formal political organisation, complete with internal elections and a leadership contest set for early 2026. According to documents the proposals outline a leadership election by March 2026 under a one-member-one-vote system and the creation of a 21-member Central Executive Committee (CEC). Sixteen members would be directly…

The guidance states that “many families like to celebrate their child’s birthday by bringing in a cake or sweets to share…”

Scotland’s economy could suffer significant losses if the UK Government proceeds with plans to impose a levy on international student income, a new report has warned.

NHS staff will be barred from wearing pro-Palestine badges and other politically themed items at work under new government rules aimed at tackling anti-Semitism within the health service. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that new uniform guidance will prohibit staff from displaying any political symbols, while allowing religious items such as crosses or Stars of David. The move follows several incidents involving its staff accused of anti-Semitic behaviour, including…

By Eniola Amadu A Scottish charity has called for the suspension of a General Practitioner (GP) accused of harassing a rape survivor online. Dr Andrew McFarlane, 61, is facing communications charges after he allegedly used social media to target Ellie Wilson, who was raped by his son Daniel McFarlane in 2017–2018. In a series of posts on X, the GP called Ms Wilson a “manipulative liar,” “slut,” and “hippo.” Dr…

By Eniola Amadu Only half of the £200m needed to settle the long-delayed pay award for healthcare workers in Northern Ireland has been found, according to Stormont’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt. The revelation has cast doubt on earlier claims by First Minister Michelle O’Neill, who said the minister had “found” £100m to help resolve the pay dispute, with the executive agreeing to provide the remaining £100m on Thursday. The delay…

By Eniola Amadu Top political leaders from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are meeting on Friday for a session of the North-South Ministerial Council (NSMC), an institution designed to foster cooperation between Dublin and Stormont under the Good Friday Agreement. Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly are attending alongside Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris. The council meeting comes just…

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said the injections will be available in NHS sexual health clinics in the coming months.

A new chapter in British railway design began on Thursday as the first Great British Railways station clock was unveiled at London Bridge. The striking 1.8-metre digital timepiece, hanging above the main concourse, marks the first new standard railway clock design in more than 50 years. The black-and-red face draws inspiration from the iconic British Rail double-arrow logo. Rail minister, Peter Hendy said the design “represents a bridge between the…

Drivers of heavy vehicles would face higher costs. Cars weighing more than 2,400kg (such as SUVs) would pay a surcharge, and vehicles above 3,500kg would not qualify for permits.