Testimony features sexual harassment, groping, inappropriate touching and forced penetration Rape culture exists in more than 1,600 primary schools in the UK and Ireland, an investigation by a campaign group has found. The ‘Everyone’s Invited’ list names 1,664 primary schools where pupils aged five to 11 have submitted anonymous testimonies alleging rape culture. This includes experiences of sexual harassment, groping, inappropriate touching and forced penetration during primary school. The report…

Famed KGB double agent, Oleg Gordievsky, has died at his Surrey, UK home at the age of 86. The former Soviet secret agent defected to Britain in 1985 after being smuggled out of the country in the boot of a car. His death is not being treated as suspicious and he died peacefully in his home, the BBC reported. Gordievsky was the most prominent Soviet agent to defect to Britain…

President Donald Trump has suggested that he would support the United States becoming an “associate member” of the Commonwealth, citing his admiration for King Charles III. The proposal, which has reportedly been discussed at the highest levels, was initiated by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), an independent charity that hopes to invite the U.S. to join as an official affiliate of the Commonwealth. Trump shared his thoughts on the matter…

The Prince of Wales donned army fatigues to take part in a trench warfare training exercise alongside British troops in Estonia, riding in two tanks amid heavy machine gun fire and grenade smoke. Prince William joined soldiers from the Mercian Regiment at Tapa Camp, on the front line of Nato’s defence against Russia, during his second and final day in the country. The base is 80 miles from the Russian…

Tens of thousands of passengers have been left stranded and more than 1,300 flights disrupted as a massive fire at an electricity substation near Heathrow Airport in London led to a total shutdown of one of the world’s busiest travel hubs. The London Fire Brigade said the blaze would be a “prolonged incident,” with nearby residents facing increasing disruptions, CNN reports.Heathrow Airport has warned of “significant disruption” over the coming…

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday. Recall that UK interest rates are set to stay at 4.5%, with another cut to borrowing costs unlikely while the Bank of England assesses mounting global uncertainty. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday as it has been gradually…

AJW Group, a leader in aviation asset management, has announced the appointment of Donal Boylan as President – Asia Pacific. With over 35 years of experience in aerospace and defence, Boylan brings extensive engineering, commercial strategy, and corporate leadership expertise to the role. In his new role Boylan will focus on enhancing the company’s brand, strengthening relationships with customers, and driving growth within the Asia Pacific market. The appointment signals…

Passport fees will go up by almost 7% on April 10, the Home Office has announced the cost of an online passport application for adults will jump from £88.50 to £94.50, while fees for child passports will rise from £57.50 to £61.50. The fee for a one-day premium service application will also increase from £207.50 to £222 for adults as the changes are due to start on April 10. There…

The Home Office has announced that passport fees will rise by nearly 7% on April 10. The cost of an online adult passport application will increase from £88.50 to £94.50, while child passport fees will go up from £57.50 to £61.50. Additionally, the fee for a one-day premium service will rise from £207.50 to £222 for adults. Similar increases will apply to postal applications and those made from overseas. This…

By John Grace Party leader lowers members’ expectations as far as she dares at election warmup event in the shires It’s more than likely you have given little or no thought to the local elections taking place on 1 May. After all, more than half the population will pay no attention to them on the day itself. If so, then the Tory party will be delighted. Long may it stay…

The financial stability of UK universities is at risk, with mounting concerns over potential bankruptcies, staff layoffs, and declining global competitiveness. According to the Office for Students (OfS), a major UK higher education provider could collapse as institutions struggle with plummeting international student enrollments, rising operational costs, and years of frozen tuition fees. With over 10,000 jobs at risk, experts warn that the crisis could weaken the UK’s reputation as…

Santander UK, the British arm of Spain’s Banco Santander, announced on Wednesday its plan to close 95 of its 444 branches, a move that puts approximately 750 jobs at risk. The decision follows a 63% increase in digital transactions since 2019, while financial transactions in physical branches have dropped by 61% over the same period. These closures, set to begin in June 2025, will reduce Santander UK’s branch network by…