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Second English village could vote to leave UK in opposition to asylum seeker plans
Barnham in Suffolk is considering a symbolic referendum on leaving the UK to protest plans to accommodate asylum seekers at the former RAF Barnham base. The proposal follows a similar unofficial vote in Piddington, Oxfordshire, where 90 per cent of participating residents backed “independence”, highlighting local opposition to the use of former military sites for…
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Illinois governor JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 treatment after 80-pound loss
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has disclosed that he has been using GLP-1 medication for the past two years following a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, resulting in an 80-pound weight loss. The revelation is significant given his family history—his father died of a heart attack at 39—combined with public mockery about his weight, including from Donald…
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Trump’s Greenland fixation revealed as wars expose why the Arctic island matters now more than ever
Donald Trump’s renewed focus on Greenland has highlighted the island’s strategic Arctic position and possible reserves of critical minerals and oil. A new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland is intended to expand US military involvement while keeping the territory under Danish sovereignty, as conflicts in Ukraine and Iran expose vulnerabilities in energy supplies and…
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£5 BILLION: True cost of SNP’s ‘freebies’ revealed as campaigners issue warning over giveaways
Free universal services and benefits introduced or expanded under the SNP are estimated to cost the Scottish Government £5.1 billion a year, according to the Poverty and Inequality Commission. The commission found no clear overall evidence that universal provision reduces poverty more effectively than targeted support, arguing instead that Scotland needs a case-by-case combination of…
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Hit-and-run driver who killed grandad was ‘full of it on drink and drugs’
A 37-year-old man, Gary Gallacher, killed James Craig, a grandfather of three, in a hit-and-run incident whilst driving a hired Mercedes under the influence of alcohol and using his mobile phone. Mr Craig, who was walking home from his local pub in Hamilton on 27 October 2024, was struck by the vehicle and died at…
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Congressional Bill Would Require Internet Providers to Block Piracy Sites
US Republican Representative Darrell Issa has proposed legislation requiring major internet providers, DNS services and VPNs to block foreign websites accused of piracy. The American Copyright Protection Act of 2026 would give copyright holders a faster legal route to obtain blocking orders, raising concerns about censorship, privacy and excessive enforcement. Under the proposal, courts could…
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Former ambassador urges Burnham to build rapport with Trump
Former US ambassador Lord Kim Darroch has advised Prime Minister Andy Burnham that personal chemistry will be crucial during his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump. Darroch said Trump prefers informal conversation, humour and banter over a tightly structured agenda, while former foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind urged Burnham to be friendly but firm when…
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Anne Hathaway to Campaign in Supporting Actress for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Universal Pictures will campaign Anne Hathaway for supporting actress for her role as Penelope in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey. The decision places her alongside co-star Samantha Morton in the same category, while Matt Damon remains the film’s sole leading acting contender, and could give Universal two supporting actress nominees from one film. The Odyssey…
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Trump locks out media; chip shortage sends iPhone prices soaring
President Trump has barred three major news networks from the White House following critical coverage. A global chip shortage driven by AI demand risks adding £100 to iPhone costs.
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Is it time for Ed Davey to quit as Lib Dem leader to make the party ‘relevant’ again?
Sir Ed Davey is facing criticism over whether he can keep the Liberal Democrats politically relevant, despite the party winning a record number of MPs at the 2024 general election. Polling suggests the party has struggled to build momentum since then, with concerns about its public profile, clarity and ability to connect with voters. YouGov…