Scottish government minister Jamie Hepburn has resigned following allegations that he physically assaulted Conservative MSP Douglas Ross during a heated exchange at Holyrood. Ross claimed Hepburn grabbed his shoulder and swore at him aggressively after First Minister’s Questions, following a row over the scheduling of a summit on seagulls. The confrontation came after the pair had clashed in the chamber over parliamentary business. In his resignation letter, Hepburn admitted his…

By: Boluwatife Kehinde  The draw for the revamped UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) group stage has been concluded, setting up a string of high-profile encounters for Europe’s elite clubs. England’s representatives—Arsenal, Chelsea, and debutants Manchester United—now know the challenges that await them on the continental stage. Making their first-ever appearance in the competition, Manchester United face a daunting task. Marc Skinner’s side has been placed in a formidable group featuring…

Attorney General Lord Hermer is facing mounting political criticism after it emerged he previously provided free legal advice to a charity that helps migrants resist deportation from the UK. In 2019, Lord Hermer worked pro bono for Bail for Immigration Detainees (BiD), a legal advocacy organisation that is now actively advising migrants on how to challenge deportations under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s new UK-France returns agreement. The “one in,…

A second migrant has been deported from the UK to France under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s new one in, one out  returns agreement, following a failed legal attempt to halt the process. The Eritrean man, who crossed the English Channel in a small boat in August, was removed from the country early Friday morning after a High Court judge dismissed his claim that he may have been a victim…

U.S. President Donald Trump has wrapped up a highly controversial three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, leaving behind a swirl of diplomatic unease, domestic criticism, and political provocation. During a joint press conference at Chequers with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Trump urged Britain to adopt military tactics to curb illegal migration, criticised the UK’s recognition of Palestine, and revealed he personally requested that London Mayor Sadiq Khan be…

Sex offenders in the North West and North East of England in UK will be included in a government pilot using chemical suppressants to reduce reoffending, Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced.

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Keir Starmer sought to turn Donald Trump’s controversial state visit into an economic win, announcing a record £150bn package of US investment in the UK. The two-day visit began on Wednesday with the US president kept largely inside Windsor Castle amid tight security, while thousands of protesters gathered in London. Trump was welcomed by King Charles and Queen Camilla before a state banquet attended by business leaders including Apple’s Tim…

Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has identified key weaknesses in Nigeria’s current squad as the team faces the prospect of missing out on qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria currently sits third in Group C with 11 points, trailing South Africa on 17 points and Benin Republic on 14 points, with just two qualifying matches remaining. Recent results have included draws against Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and South Africa, leaving…

Following the conclusion of a six-month state of emergency, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (ret.), the former Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has handed over control to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Ibas declared that his mission, assigned by President Bola Tinubu, has been successfully completed. In a broadcast to the state, Ibas stated that his goal was to restore peace and order in Rivers following the political turmoil that led to the…

Nigel Farage has claimed Donald Trump knows he will become Britain’s next prime minister, as Reform UK continues to outpace Labour in the polls. Speaking to the Harry Cole Saves the West YouTube channel, the Reform leader said Trump and his top team saw similarities between their White House operation and Reform’s insurgent rise. “They think they see some similarities in what they’ve done and what we’ve done, and you…

Counter-terrorism police have arrested three people in Essex on suspicion of spying for Russia, in a case highlighting growing concerns about foreign interference in the UK. Two men, aged 41 and 46, and a 35-year-old woman were detained at separate addresses in Grays under section 3 of the National Security Act 2023, which criminalises assisting a foreign intelligence service. Scotland Yard confirmed the allegations relate specifically to Russia. The trio…