By Eniola Amadu A British teenager who was jailed in Dubai earlier this year for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl has died in a car crash in north London, just three months after his release. Marcus Fakana, 19, was a passenger in a car that collided with a truck in Tottenham. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but later died. The Metropolitan Police said officers…

By Eniola Amadu The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that 355 people were arrested in central London during demonstrations in support of Palestine Action, a group proscribed by the UK government earlier this year. The protests, organised by campaign group Defend Our Juries, went ahead in Trafalgar Square despite warnings from ministers and police to postpone following Thursday’s deadly synagogue attack in Manchester. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer had urged demonstrators…

By Eniola Amadu Great Western Railway (GWR) has been fined £1m after admitting health and safety failings in connection with the death of passenger Bethan Roper, who suffered fatal head injuries after leaning from a train window in 2018. Ms Roper, 28, from Penarth in Wales, was killed on 1 December 2018 when her head struck a tree branch while travelling on a GWR service near Twerton, Bath. She had…

The number of migrants packed onto small boats crossing the English Channel has reached record highs, with some vessels carrying over 120 people far above previous averages. Analysis by Nationalnews reveals that on four separate days since mid-August, boats carried an average of more than 80 people. The highest single-boat figure was 125, recorded last Saturday, surpassing the previous records of 106 in August and 98 in October 2024. Prime…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to launch the search for a new chief executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), signalling a shift towards bringing in an outsider to lead Britain’s top banking watchdog. Report reveal that Treasury will advertise the position in the coming days, with the recruitment process expected to begin as early as next week. The new appointee will replace Sam Woods, who has completed two terms…

A couple who murdered their two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths, have been jailed for life following a harrowing trial at Mold Crown Court. Michael Ives, 47, and Kerry Ives, 46, were sentenced to minimum terms of 23 and 17 years respectively after being found guilty of Ethan’s murder and child cruelty. Ethan’s mother, Shannon Ives, 28, was also convicted of causing or allowing his death and child cruelty. She received a…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure over whether to approve China’s long-stalled plans to build a massive new embassy complex in central London, a diplomatic saga that has dragged on for over seven years. In 2018, China bought the historic Royal Mint Court site near the Tower of London for £255m to construct a 20,000-square-metre embassy. However, the plans have faced fierce opposition from local residents, human rights…

History was made today as Dame Sarah Mullally was named the first woman to lead the Church of England and, by extension, the Anglican Communion across the world. Her appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury breaks nearly five centuries of tradition, marking a moment described by many as transformative for both the Church and society at large. Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of…

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched an urgent review of vetting procedures for foreign-trained doctors after it emerged that 22 medics banned abroad were cleared to treat NHS patients in the UK. The revelations, uncovered by media revealed that despite disciplinary action overseas, including suspensions for poor patient care, sexual misconduct, harassment, stalking charges, and even assault convictions these doctors were able to obtain General Medical Council (GMC) licenses without…

Schools across parts of the UK have been ordered to close as Storm Amy sweeps across the British Isles, bringing potentially life-threatening winds and heavy rain. Forecasters are warning of powerful gales over the weekend, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 95mph in some areas. The Met Office has issued multiple weather alerts, with both yellow and amber warnings in effect. In Northern Ireland, the Education Authority (EA)…

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Reflecting on the monarchy’s past, Prince William acknowledged the weight of history but argued that relevance should guide the institution.