British Jewish leaders lament that Manchester attack was only a matter of time

Jewish community leaders in the United Kingdom and around the world responded with sadness and anger to news of the deadly terror attack at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur services on Thursday that killed two people and seriously injured...

UK Government may consider alternatives to triple lock as pension costs rise

The government may soon be considering an alternative to the triple lock policy, which currently ensures state pension payments increase each April in line with the highest of three figures: the rise in average earnings, the rate of inflation or...

Ministers must get a grip on the right to reside in UK

Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, told her party’s conference that the government had to address the public’s concern over the immigration system Shabana Mahmood was merely stating the obvious to this year’s Labour conference when she argued...

UK Prime Minister speaks after Manchester synagogue terror attack

Two people were killed and three others were seriously wounded Thursday in a synagogue attack in northern England on the holiest day of the Jewish year, police said. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the “vile” synagogue assailant who...

Energy bill hikes to be stopped under new deal between UK and EU

Energy bill hikes to be stopped under new deal between UK and EU Energy bill hikes are so be PAUSED under new deal with the European Union - as UK businesses are at risk of a £800m tax. The UK and EU are set for a temporary deal to stop British...

British Catholic bishop condemns Manchester synagogue attack that killed 2

EWTN News, Oct 2, 2025 / 10:40 am Bishop John Arnold of Salford has condemned a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur, calling for solidarity and prayer with the Jewish community. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and...

UK consumer confidence in economy falls to lowest point this year

(Alliance News) - Consumer confidence in the UK economy fell during the last quarter to its lowest point so far this year, according to a survey. KPMG's latest Consumer Pulse survey of 3,000 UK consumers saw the number of people feeling that the...

Government offices Open tomorrow No word on school reopening

The Emergency Measures Organisation (EMO) met again at 2 pm today as we continue to coordinate recovery efforts following the passage of Hurricane Imelda. The public is advised of the following updates: • Winds continue to slowly decrease but...

Levan Vasadze claims Georgian banks blocked his and his family’s accounts following UK sanctions

Levan Vasadze has stated that, following the imposition of sanctions by the United Kingdom, Georgian banks have blocked his and his family members’ accounts and restricted their access to banking services. Vasadze has shared a letter he claims to...

With the royals riding out the storm, will the sun ever rise on a British republic?

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size In the crowded aisles of the Liverpool political gathering meant to build support for the...

‘Antisemitic hatred is rising once again, and Britain must defeat it once again’

The Prime Minister has pledged to guarantee security to the Jewish community in Britain, after a terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester killed two and injured three more on the holiest day of the Jewish year. Keir Starmer cut short his...

Friday briefing: Manchester mourns one of the worst acts of antisemitic terrorism in modern UK history

Good morning. The attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur yesterday was among the worst acts of antisemitic terrorism in modern British history. The perpetrator, wearing what appears to have been a fake explosive device, drove a car at...

Public health experts urge Britons to wear masks and isolate if infected as cases of new Covid variants Nimbus and Stratus soar

Britons have been urged to wear masks in crowded public spaces and isolate if they test positive for Covid, amid a spike in cases of two new variants of the virus. The strains—XFG, dubbed Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus—are fuelling a surge...

Sri Lankan foreign minister opposes United Nations HRC investigation into human rights abuses

Addressing the 60th regular session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on September 8, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath declared that Colombo was “opposed to any external mechanism imposed on the country, such as the Sri Lanka...

Two Killed in Knife Attack Outside UK Synagogue

(England) – Two people were killed, and three were left injured — following a stabbing attack outside of a synagogue in Manchester, England. It also took place on Yom Kippur — the highest of Holy Days for the Jewish faith. Reports say the suspect...

Bereaved families demand Government change “perverse” scrutiny of stillbirths

Bereaved families are demanding the Government state its position on what role, if any, coroners should play investigating stillbirths. It has had a statutory obligation to prepare and publish a report on this since 2019, making it now six years’...

India Condemns Terror Attack on Manchester Synagogue During Yom Kippur Services, Stands with UK

India condemns terror attack on Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester during Yom Kippur services, expresses solidarity with UK, mourns victims, and calls for global action against terrorism. New Delhi: India on Thursday condemned the terror attack...

‘Hold your horses and don’t call it a card’: UK govt to digital ID petitioners

The UK government has responded to a petition calling for a commitment to not launch a national digital ID with a firm ‘no.’ A response from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to the petition, which had garnered 2.7...

Number of NHS Grampian data breaches among UK’s highest

NHS Grampian had one of the highest tallies of data breaches in the UK, a new analysis of watchdog data has revealed. The health board’s total of 24 data breaches, the same number as HMRC, places it sixth-highest out of thousands of organisations...

Suspect identified in UK synagogue attack

Two men were killed on Thursday when a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in an attack at a synagogue where worshippers were marking Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, British police said. Greater...