Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for closer cooperation with the European Union, arguing that renewed ties are vital for Britain’s security and economic growth. The move marks a significant shift in approach, though rejoining the single market remains off the table.
The curtain is falling on Britain’s music festival scene at an alarming rate. From small independent events to established names, organisers are throwing in the towel as costs spiral out of control.
Three teenagers between 15 and 17 have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his twenties died from injuries sustained in an assault. Essex Police continue their investigation as the community reels from the shocking incident.
A 10-year-old boy with more than 20 severe allergies has to fly to the United States regularly for specialist treatment unavailable in the UK. Yann Jennings can now eat some nuts daily thanks to groundbreaking therapy.
A police officer in Derbyshire has been pulled from frontline duties amid serious allegations of fabricating evidence using artificial intelligence. The case marks a troubling first for UK law enforcement as AI technology becomes increasingly accessible.
A miniature therapy horse named Rusty travels around London in black cabs, visiting care homes and hospitals to comfort patients with dementia and terminal illness. Standing just 76 centimetres tall, he’s already brought joy to over 200 people since January.
The Royal Navy has intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker operating in the English Channel, intensifying concerns over Moscow’s sanctions-evading operations. The vessel was detained as part of Britain’s crackdown on illicit maritime activity.
Britain stopped investigating UFO sightings in 2009, but a former MoD official says that’s created a dangerous blind spot. He’s calling for the government to resume formal investigations as other nations take the issue seriously.
Former Defence Secretary John Healey wanted Britain to join an international defence investment bank before Treasury officials blocked the plan. The proposal would have given the UK access to billions in multilateral defence funding.
Three more men have received jail sentences for violent disorder during Southampton protests last week. The convictions bring the total number imprisoned to 13, with more arrests expected.
