Immigration is now seen as the biggest burden on the NHS by Labour voters, according to a new poll, highlighting growing dissatisfaction within the party’s support base. A survey of 2,000 people who backed Labour in the 2024 general election found that 24% believe high levels of immigration are putting the greatest strain on the health service and more than those who cited the ageing population or the mental health…

Every baby born in the UK will have their entire DNA mapped under a revolutionary NHS programme aimed at predicting and preventing disease before symptoms even appear. Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveiled the initiative as part of a wider 10-year health plan expected to launch in early July. At the heart of the strategy is a shift away from treating illness after it arises, toward using cutting-edge genomic science and digital…

The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has defended an anti-war protester accused of attempting to sabotage US military aircraft by drawing renewed attention following a similar incident at an RAF base. On Friday, pro-Palestinian activists allegedly gained access to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire. In footage posted by Palestine Action, two individuals were seen on the base, with one appearing to spray paint into the engine of an…

Liverpool have completed a major defensive reinforcement by agreeing a £40 million deal to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth. The highly-rated Hungarian left-back is set to become the latest addition to Arne Slot’s squad as the Reds look to defend their Premier League title and strengthen for an ambitious 2025/26 campaign. The 21-year-old joins after an impressive season with Bournemouth, where he played every single Premier League match and helped…

Dutch footballer Quincy Promes has been extradited from Dubai to the Netherlands, where he is set to begin serving a combined seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and aggravated assault. The 33-year-old, once a regular in the Netherlands national team, was arrested last week in Dubai following an official extradition request from Dutch authorities. His transfer marks the culmination of a long-running legal process that has plagued the winger’s career…

In a significant development just weeks before the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 kicks off, England and Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating has had criminal charges against her formally dropped, bringing an end to a legal ordeal that lasted nearly a year. The 20-year-old had been facing charges related to the possession of nitrous oxide—commonly known as “laughing gas”—which was officially classified as a Class C drug under the Misuse of…

British nationals stranded in Israel will be evacuated on government-organised charter flights once the country’s airspace reopens, the Foreign Office has confirmed. The decision marks a reversal of the UK’s earlier position, with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) officials previously indicating that chartered flights would not be offered. On Friday, however, Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced that the UK is now coordinating with Israeli authorities to facilitate evacuation flights…

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has suffered a significant political setback after veteran SNP politician Fergus Ewing announced he is leaving the party and will run as an independent in the next Holyrood election. Ewing, 67, who has represented the Inverness and Nairn constituency since the Scottish Parliament was re-established in 1999, declared on Friday that he could no longer support the party he has belonged to for over 50…

Assisted dying is on track to be legalised in England and Wales after MPs voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in what has been described as the most consequential parliamentary decision of the current session. In a closely contested vote on Friday, the House of Commons approved the legislation by 314 votes to 291 a narrow majority of 23 paving the way for adults…

Britain is deliberating whether to offer military support to the United States if President Donald Trump decides to intervene in Israel’s war against Iran. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer convened an emergency Cobra meeting in Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon, joined by senior security officials and ministers, to assess the growing conflict in the Middle East. A key focus of the meeting was how the UK might respond if Washington…

In a major shift in UK reproductive law, Members of Parliament have voted in favour of removing criminal penalties for women who terminate their own pregnancies. The House of Commons backed Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi’s amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill by a vote of 379 to 137, a commanding majority of 242. The move effectively begins the process of decriminalising abortion, reframing it as a healthcare matter rather…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed the idea of residents taking up arms in response to recent violent attacks in the state, instead advocating for strengthened community policing efforts. During an interview on AIT News on Tuesday, following deadly assaults across parts of Benue that reportedly left over 100 people dead, Alia called for calm and discouraged emotionally charged reactions that could worsen the security situation. He emphasized that…