Israel shuts British consulate in Jerusalem in retaliation for sanctions
Israel said it would shut the consulate in retaliation for sanctions, adding ‘we did not want it to come to this’ Israel says that most UK diplomats will leave the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem, while the UK has insisted the building “will not be closing”, but will operate as a “UK Mission”. Gideon […]
1 week ago
Polling reveals how Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland would vote in referendums
It comes as leaders signed an agreement of cooperation on Monday Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed an agreement of cooperation today in Cardiff calling on the “right to self-determination”. The leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein also called for the UK government to “prepare for, plan and facilitate […]
1 month ago
How to see Lyrid meteor shower as ‘shooting stars’ to peak tonight
There is also an ideal time to see it Stargazers and others who are curious have a good chance of seeing the Lyrid meteor shower over the coming nights, with good views promised by lots of clear skies. The peak of the shower is expected on Wednesday night, 22 April, while it has been ongoing […]
6 months ago
Russia issues direct strike threat to UK
It says these three British locations are at risk The UK has been warned by Russia that it is edging closer to war, following the step up of military aid to Ukraine. The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday announced its biggest delivery of weapons to Ukraine so far, with a total of 120,000 drones this […]
6 months ago
President Biden set to turn down King Charles III coronation invite
The US President will reportedly opt out of attending the Westminster event. American President Joe Biden is expected to reject an invite to the coronation of King Charles III next month in London, in what will be the first royal coronation in almost seven decades. According to reports, Biden may instead send his wife and […]
3 years ago
First pill to treat Covid-19 authorised for use in the UK
The UK Health Secretary hailed the drug as a “game-changer”. Molnupiravir, the first pill to treat Covid-19, has been authorised for use in the United Kingdom. The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted its approval, stating the antiviral drug is “safe and effective” at reducing the risk of hospitalisation and death in […]
5 years ago