British Isles

700,000 women to be screened for cancer using AI technology

06 Feb 2025
Hundreds of thousands of women in the UK will be screened for breast cancer using AI technology in a groundbreaking trial designed to reduce waiting times and improve early detection. The £11 million…

Lucy Letby: expert panel say they did not find murders

06 Feb 2025
A panel of fourteen neonatal experts has questioned the convictions of Lucy Letby, claiming they did not find murders in their medical examination of evidence. Letby, a former neonatal nurse, was convicted in…

Minister promises to spend £250m to top up England’s flood defences

06 Feb 2025
The Government has announced an extra £250 million in funding for flood defences in England, bringing total investment to a record £2.65 billion. The funding aims to protect 66,500 more properties over two…

Outlook bleak for theological education

06 Feb 2025
The future of theological education in the UK looks uncertain, with experts predicting that half of all Bible colleges may close within the next two years. Declining enrolment, financial struggles, and shifting educational…

Reeves backs Heathrow expansion plans

30 Jan 2025
Rachel Reeves has unveiled major infrastructure projects, including support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. Her speech highlighted Labour’s commitment to economic growth, despite opposition. She emphasised that growth 'will not come…

Lloyds group to close 136 branches

30 Jan 2025
Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 136 high street branches, dealing another blow to the UK banking sector, as more customers shift to mobile banking. After these closures, Lloyds will have…

First bird flu case confirmed in England

30 Jan 2025
The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed England’s first human case of bird flu this season. The individual, located in the West Midlands, contracted the virus after close and prolonged contact with infected…

Warning over 'rapid rise' in measles in parts of UK

30 Jan 2025
Health officials have issued an urgent warning about a rapid rise in measles cases across parts of the UK, particularly in south west England: there have been 21 new cases in Bristol alone,…

Calorie labelling could make eating disorders worse, study suggests

30 Jan 2025
A new study published in the British Medical Journal has warned that calorie labelling on menus may worsen eating disorders, despite policies focusing primarily on reducing obesity. Findings suggest that calorie labels can…

Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault allegations

30 Jan 2025
Another crisis has erupted within the Church of England, with the resignation of the Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath, following allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Though no charges have been filed, he…
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