The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, was formally knighted by King Charles at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. The 54-year-old Labour politician received the honour in recognition of his political and public service. Sir Sadiq, who has served as Mayor of London since 2016, was awarded the knighthood after being named in the New Year Honours … Read more
MPs will hold a major debate today on banning halal and kosher slaughter of animals, after thousands of Britons signed a petition demanding better animal welfare. The debate will be held in Westminster Hall at 4.30pm, meaning that while there won’t be a vote it will be the first debate of the religious practice in … Read more
The Chancellor’s winter fuel payment U-turn will see pensioners on more than £35,000 a year continue to miss out on the payment. In one of the most disastrous moves of the Labour government so far, last year, the Chancellor removed the universal payment to pensioners from anybody earning more than £11,500. The policy left many of the most … Read more
Norma, a viral sensation known for her comedy videos with granddaughter Jess, has sadly passed away at the age of 91, her family have confirmed. The duo, who hail from Nottinghamshire, had gained a significant following on social media, boasting 790k Instagram followers and over 2.6 million TikTok fans. Their heart-warming clips documenting their daily lives together had … Read more
Labour are in a state of blind panic. It was always clear that this was a cruel and vindictive policy. Last week I wrote in these pages that Chancellor Rachel Reeves had a chance to set the record straight, make up for her mistake and fully reinstate the winter fuel allowance. Whilst she has not gone all … Read more
Greta Thunberg has now left Israel after being stopped and detained along with other people on a Gaza aid boat. The Israeli Foreign Ministry shared photos of the 22-year-old climate activist on a plane, writing on X that she has “just departed Israel on a flight to Sweden”, her native country, via France. Ms Thunberg was detained … Read more
Nigel Farage will use a speech in Port Talbot tomorrow to promise that a Reform government in Wales will ensure locals get social housing before migrants. The promise comes as Mr Farage officially kicks off his campaign to defeat Labour in Cardiff and win control of the Senedd at next year’s devolved elections. The Reform UK leader will outline the … Read more
Israeli speedboats and drones are reportedly circling a Gaza-bound vessel in the latest dramatic twist involving the Freedom flotilla, which has vowed to defy a blockade and deliver aid — with environmental activist Greta Thunberg among those aboard. According to a MailOnline report, several Israeli vessels surrounded the ship Madleen, prompting the crew to raise the alarm. … Read more
Keir Starmer announced an overhaul to immigration last month (Image: Getty) Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to double the time foreigners must wait to qualify for permanent settlement could increase Britain’s illegal migrant population, experts have warned. Immigration reforms announced last month will double the time foreign citizens must wait before they can settle in the UK and apply for British citizenship … Read more
The UK Government has paid migrants an eye-watering £53 million to leave the country over the past four years. In a bid to defend the move, the Home Office said assisted voluntary returns are a more cost-effective way than funding accommodation for those awaiting enforced deportation. Under a voluntary return scheme run by the Government, migrants may be eligible to receive … Read more