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UK banknotes featuring King Charles III will be introduced by June 5th, with warnings to businesses to ensure they are ready for the changeover. Here’s the whole story. Familiar Face One of the things that has become so commonplace over the last half a century has been the face of the Queen on banknotes.  Queen … Read more

Amidst mounting pressure, Chancellor Rishi Sunak faced parliamentary scrutiny on Tuesday over Britain’s Red Sea strategy, prompting a ‘general debate’ as MPs demand transparency following the recent airstrikes against the Houthis. Here’s the full story. Royal Air Farce Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has found himself at the centre of a political firestorm as demands for … Read more

A former Tory Cabinet minister, Sir Simon Clarke, has called upon Tory MPs to oust Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to avoid an “annihilation” at the next election. The call for a change in leadership follows the Conservative party’s dismal poll results, pathing the way for a potential Labour landslide. Sir Simon’s Brutal Assessment Sir Simon … Read more

In the aftermath of Sarah Everard’s tragic murder, an unprecedented investigation reveals that 461 police officers are under scrutiny, facing criminal probes and disciplinary actions, exposing deep-rooted and severe problems within the UK’s law enforcement agencies. Here’s the full story. Who Watches the Watchers? In the aftermath of the tragic murder of Sarah Everard by … Read more

UN Special Rapporteur Michel Forst has condemned the UK’s severe crackdown on environmental protests, citing draconian laws, courtroom restrictions, and civil injunctions, asserting that these measures have a chilling effect on fundamental freedoms amid the global environmental crisis. Here’s the full story. Chilling Effect on Protest The United Nations special rapporteur on environmental defenders, Michel … Read more

After his controversial interview with alleged war criminal Vladimir Putin, Tucker Carlson has been slammed by Boris Johnson, who claimed Carlson is ‘bum-sucking’ a tyrant. Boris Johnson Condemns Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has lashed out against “traitor” conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for his recent interview with Russian President Vladimir … Read more

Universal Credit was imposed to provide a more sustainable benefit to claimants than previous schemes, but in January, over half the claimants couldn’t even afford food. Urgent Plea for Long-Term Support The Trussell Trust, a charity fighting poverty in the UK, has warned that over 50% of those claiming Universal Credit ran out of food … Read more

A recent decision to suspend the Tory MP for Blackpool South could result in another by-election, in what’s been described as a “Tory scandal” uncovered by undercover investigators. Turmoil for Rishi Sunak Continues After two recent by-election landslide defeats, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could experience a third after one of his Tory MPs is suspended.Blackpool … Read more

A nuclear missile test conducted by the UK, just off the coast of the US, has ended in failure for the second time in a row, resulting in questions about the UK’s readiness for a potential conflict with Russia. British Nuclear Missile Test Faces Setback The UK’s Trident 2 ballistic missile test ended in failure … Read more

Michel Forst, the United Nations special rapporteur on environmental defenders, has voiced his concern over what he calls “draconian” new laws on the UK’s right to protest, potentially putting some members of the public at risk. Impact on Fundamental Freedoms Forst spoke of the “increasingly severe crackdowns” and the impact of the UK’s newly implemented … Read more