James Heappey, a former defence minister, has warned that the UK is far behind in preparing the nation for war. He highlighted how many departments declined to participate in a crucial exercise to practice evacuating to a bunker in the event of war. This lack of engagement showcases the disconnect between officials in Whitehall and
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Pouria Zeraati, a dedicated Iranian journalist, has shown remarkable resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Just a week after being brutally stabbed outside his own home in London, he made a triumphant return to his role as a presenter at Iran International. Despite the horrific attack, Zeraati’s determination to continue his work is
Space Solar, a company based in Oxfordshire, is on a mission to launch the first solar farm into space. Their ambitious goal is to power over a million homes by the 2030s using a massive complex of mirrors and solar panels that will orbit 22,000 miles above the Earth. The key to their super-efficient design,
The recent investigation into a funeral parlour in Hull has left many families with lingering doubts and unanswered questions. One such family is that of Mike Collinson, who has been grappling with the uncertainty of whether the ashes given to him by the funeral parlour are indeed those of his beloved wife, Jean. After 50
The recent YouGov mega poll predicting a landslide victory for the Labour party with over 400 seats has far-reaching implications for the UK political landscape. According to the survey of 18,000 people, Labour is projected to win a parliamentary majority of 154, which would be almost double what the Conservatives achieved with Boris Johnson in
JK Rowling, the famous author of the Harry Potter series, recently made comments about Scotland’s new hate crime laws that have sparked controversy. The new legislation aims to tackle harmful behavior based on hatred and prejudice, extending protections to various groups, including age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and transgender identity. While supporters of the laws
Scotland’s recent implementation of new hate crime laws has sparked a heated debate involving individuals from various backgrounds. The legislation aims to combat hate crimes by extending protections to individuals based on age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, and transgender identity. However, notable figures like JK Rowling have vehemently opposed the new laws, arguing that they
Ian Towning, a 76-year-old celebrity antiques expert, recently fell victim to a brutal attack at his shop, the Bourbon Hanby Antiques Arcade in west London. Two men armed with hammers targeted the store, causing significant damage to the property and making off with thousands of pounds worth of jewelry. As a result of the attack,
The number of individuals arriving in the UK via small boats has exceeded 5,000 by the end of March, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. Government data has revealed that over 100 small boats have crossed the Channel in 2024 alone, making it the busiest first quarter for crossings on record. This surge
The recent development of fast-track access to newly approved NHS drugs has provided significant opportunities for cancer patients, with nearly 100,000 individuals benefiting from this initiative. One such beneficiary, 16-year-old Yuvan Thakkar, received a groundbreaking CAR-T therapy called tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) at Great Ormand Street Hospital. This therapy involves modifying the patient’s immune cells to target