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Palestine Solidarity Campaign – West London branch gathered outside Ealing Town Hall to demand an end to the £112 MILLION in investments the council makes in companies complicit in Israel’s crimes against Palestinians.

Cliff Notes – Heathrow Airport closed latest  Heathrow Airport closed latest updates – Heathrow will remain closed until midnight due to a significant power outage…

Clean-up efforts are urgent as billions of plastic pellets, known as nurdles, are scattered across England’s east coast following a ship collision near Grimsby.

David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence’s killers, reportedly accepted his presence at the murder scene but denies wielding the knife, according to the Parole Board.

Cliff Notes – Heathrow Airport closes due to nearby fire Heathrow Airport is closed for the entirety of Friday due to a significant fire at…

Flight disruptions are affecting numerous passengers, as Heathrow Airport was closed unexpectedly, leading to the diversion of at least 120 flights, including one carrying Sarah Gough’s parents.

This Weeks News Briefing Editorial looks at the real cost of political priorities. How can a modern economy cut welfare like 3rd world economy.

UK welfare cuts are increasingly out of touch with the needs of the public, especially against the backdrop of rising foreign aid to Ukraine and increased NATO spending. This has left many Brits asking: why is our health and well-being not being prioritised?

The answer may be simpler—and more strategic—than it seems. When people are struggling to pay their bills and put food on the table, they have less time to question the actions of those in power.

By keeping the public in a state of financial insecurity, politicians maintain control while diverting spending towards areas that benefit their financial backers. But where is all our tax money actually going, and why are we always told to tighten our belts while government spending skyrockets?

Cliff Notes – Man killed by a police car in Birmingham A man in his 40s has died following a collision with a police vehicle…

The Tour de France will make its return to the UK in 2027, featuring both the men’s and women’s races across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Jamie Cooper, 33, escaped from a prison van on the M55 motorway while being taken to court after overpowering escort officers during a medical emergency.

Cliff Notes John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway, the last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain dies aged 105. He passed away peacefully at the age of…

What’s dominating the UK news today? From domestic politics to international war to England and Scotland’s upcoming football matches! Grab a coffee – here’s your UK news breakdown.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall outlined the £5bn package of welfare cuts, which has seen strong reactions from across the political spectrum, with charities and organisations also adding their opinions. 

A handful of UK front pages lead on Israel breaking the ceasefire in Gaza and heavily bombing the strip, killing more than 400 people including women and children. Online, many of the publications report on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments that the strikes were ‘only the beginning.’ 

Families of Lucy Letby’s victims oppose calls for a suspension of the public inquiry, describing it as a “bold and misguided move” by hospital managers seeking to deflect blame.

The coroner’s ruling highlighted the Army’s failure to act on sexual assault and harassment complaints as contributing factors to Gunner Jaysley Beck’s suicide in 2021.

Cliff Notes – Teen planned on killing at least 30 school children Teen planned on killing at least 30 school children in Luton to be…

Cliff Notes A dispute has arisen between teaching unions and the UK government regarding the potential job losses due to AI in education, particularly affecting…

Cliff Notes – UK weather The UK is forecasted to experience temperatures reaching 19C (66F) on Thursday, surpassing Ibiza (17C) and Corfu (16C). These unseasonably…

Eddie Howe, who became the first English manager to win a domestic trophy since Harry Redknapp in 2008 in front of a crowd of 88,513, told Sky Sports he was “very emotional”.

Cliff Notes Labour backbenchers are expressing strong opposition to proposed welfare reforms aimed at restricting sickness and disability benefits, particularly concerning the personal independence payment…

A double stabbing in Coventry resulted in one man dead and another, both in their 50s, suffering serious injuries, including potentially life-changing facial damage.

Cliff Notes Military chiefs from 26 nations will convene to plan the “operational phase” for securing Ukraine following a proposed 30-day ceasefire, amid ongoing discussions…

Cliff Notes The captain of the MV Solong, a 59-year-old Russian national, has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following the ship’s collision…

NHS England will be abolished and brought under government control to reduce bureaucracy and cut costs.

PM Keir Starmer announces NHS England to be abolished and brought under government control over next two years with around 50% of jobs slashed.

Cliff Notes Labour MP Kim Johnson urges a public inquiry into the historical injustice of black children wrongly designated as “educationally subnormal” and placed in…