Recently, the Ministry of Justice in England has taken the drastic step of implementing an emergency measure to tackle the issue of prison overcrowding. As part of Operation Early Dawn, defendants who are in police custody will no longer be transferred to magistrates’ courts for bail hearings if there is no space available in the
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The first official painted portrait of the King since the coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace. The painting was done by renowned portrait artist Jonathan Yeo, whose past subjects include Idris Elba, Cara Delevingne, Sir David Attenborough, Nicole Kidman, Malala Yousafzai, and former prime ministers Sirs David Cameron and Tony Blair. Mr Yeo, whose
Recently, the King opened up about the loss of his sense of taste as a result of undergoing cancer treatment. The candid discussion took place during a visit in Hampshire, where he engaged with a veteran who had previously undergone chemotherapy for testicular cancer. This revelation sheds light on the challenging side effects that cancer
As escalating conflicts dominate headlines, Rishi Sunak will make the case that Britain is safer under the Conservatives. This argument comes amidst Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to continue supplying arms to Israel, despite pushback from US President Joe Biden. Notably, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a military operation in Gaza, and there
A social enterprise known as the Sea Rangers Service has made its way to the UK, specifically Port Talbot, after originating in The Netherlands back in 2016. The main goal of this organization is to restore one million hectares of ocean biodiversity by the year 2040. Additionally, they aim to train 20,000 young individuals, primarily
The UK economy has shown positive signs of recovery, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by a better-than-expected 0.6% between January and March. This growth exceeded economists’ predictions of 0.4%, indicating that the economy may be turning a corner. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed optimism, stating that the plan is working, despite acknowledging that many
Labour Party leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has unveiled plans to establish a new Border Security Command aimed at combating people-smuggling operations that bring migrants across the Channel. This “elite” unit will receive funding by discontinuing the Tories’ Rwanda deportation scheme and will be overseen by a former police, military, or intelligence chief. In addition, the
The highly anticipated meeting between the King and Prince Harry during the Duke of Sussex’s trip to the UK has been called off due to a significant timetable clash. As Prince Harry celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Invictus Games in London, speculations arose about a potential reunion with his father amidst ongoing tensions within
A grieving mother, Figen Murray, is embarking on a 200-mile walk from the Manchester Arena, where her son was tragically killed in a terrorist attack, to Downing Street. This journey is in demand for the implementation of Martyn’s Law, named after her son Martyn Hett, who was one of the victims of the attack in
Over the weekend, Ipswich Town fans were in a jubilant mood as they celebrated their long-awaited return to the Premier League. The Tractor Boys secured their promotion with a decisive 2-0 victory over now-relegated Huddersfield Town. This victory marks Ipswich’s first return to the Premier League since 2002, and the fans were ecstatic about this