You could be recalled to fight aged 65 (Image: Getty) Former UK service personnel could be recalled to fight up until the age of 65 under new legislation being put in place by government. The £298bn Defence Investment Plan published this week confirms that the Ministry of Defence’s “Strategic Reserve” comprising former service personnel, will be strengthened with…
Nicholas Stern joins growing number backing Miliband, saying he has vision and experience to revive economy A former chief economic adviser to the Treasury has called on Andy Burnham to appoint Ed Miliband as chancellor, arguing the energy secretary has a “bold” vision to revive the economy. Nicholas Stern, a professor at the London School of Economics who was…
A road in Birmingham has been cordoned off near a school after police and paramedics responded to an overnight incident in the Alum Rock area. The exact nature of the incident is not yet known (Image: undefined) A street in Birmingham has been sealed off near a school following an overnight emergency response by police and paramedics. Ambulances…
Homeowners in Brailsford, Derbyshire, say the solar panel site will cover the equivalent of 200 football pitches James Hodson, 60, says the solar panel scheme’s security is like a prison (Image: SWNS) Locals in one of the UK’s oldest villages fear it will be turned “into a prison” if plans are approved for a giant 132,000-panel solar…
Ireland’s Fuel Protests Put Government UnderPressure as Public Anger Turns Into a National Political TestIreland has been shaken by a wave of fuel protests that began as anger over soaring pump prices but quickly grew into a broader confrontation over cost of living, government credibility, and the pressure facing transport-dependent workers. The protests disrupted roads,…
London is preparing for a high-profile rally as the “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration once again places Britain’s arguments over free speech, public order, immigration, and political extremism at the centre of national debate.The rally, associated with Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has attracted intense attention after the UK government barred a number…
A major London demonstration led by Tommy Robinson has reignited one of Britain’s most heated national debates, drawing large crowds, counter-protesters, heavy policing, and fierce disagreement over what the rally represents.For supporters, the event was a patriotic show of frustration from people who believe Westminster has ignored concerns about immigration, free speech, national identity, public…
Rupert Lowe has launched a fierce attack on Keir Starmer, accusing the Prime Minister of betraying voters through policy reversals, broken promises, and what critics describe as a growing crisis of political trust inside Downing Street.The language being used online is explosive. Supporters of Lowe are framing his intervention as a blunt warning that Starmer…
Ireland is experiencing a period of heightened public attention as demonstrations continue in several parts of the country, with protesters expressing frustration over rising living costs, fuel prices, and broader economic concerns. As reports indicate that the movement has entered its fifth consecutive day, discussions have expanded beyond the immediate disruptions to encompass questions about…
Britain’s long-running debate over irregular migration has once again intensified after Reform UK renewed its call for the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), arguing that such a move would allow the government to implement tougher measures against people arriving in small boats across the English Channel. The proposal…