The Ministry of Justice in England has recently implemented an emergency measure known as Operation Early Dawn to address the issue of prison overcrowding. This measure entails defendants in police custody remaining there instead of being transferred to magistrates’ courts for bail hearings in case there is no space in jail cells for remanding them
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The first official painted portrait of the King since his coronation has been revealed at Buckingham Palace. Renowned portrait artist Jonathan Yeo was the mastermind behind this historic piece, which marks a significant moment in royal history. The King sat for Mr. Yeo on multiple occasions, allowing the artist to capture the essence of the
The King recently spoke about the challenges he faces while undergoing cancer treatment, particularly the loss of taste. This revelation came during a visit to Hampshire where he interacted with a veteran who had also experienced side effects from chemotherapy. Despite battling an undisclosed form of cancer, the monarch has been given the green light
In the midst of escalating conflicts around the world, Rishi Sunak, a prominent figure in the Conservative party, is set to make a case for Britain’s safety under the Conservative government. With tensions rising between Israel and Gaza, as well as the looming threat of Russia’s potential operation on Kharkiv, Sunak aims to highlight the
The Sea Rangers Service, a social enterprise aimed at training young people to protect the ocean, has recently expanded to the UK. Originating from The Netherlands in 2016, the program now operates in Port Talbot. The main goal of the initiative is to restore one million hectares of ocean biodiversity by 2040, while also providing
The UK economy has shown signs of improvement, with official figures indicating that it is no longer in recession. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that Gross domestic product (GDP) grew by a better-than-expected 0.6% between January and March. This exceeded economists’ predictions of a 0.4% growth rate. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, expressed
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has announced the creation of a new Border Security Command to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the Channel. This “elite” unit will be led by a former police, military, or intelligence chief and will be granted new powers under the Counter Terrorism Act. These powers will allow officers to
Despite the ongoing tensions within the Royal Family, Prince Harry will not be meeting with his father, the King, during his visit to the UK this week. The reason behind this missed opportunity for reconciliation is a clash in their schedules. On Wednesday at 4 pm, the King will be hosting a garden party at
Figen Murray, the mother of a victim of the Manchester Arena bombing, is embarking on a 200-mile walk from the site where her son was killed to Downing Street. This journey is not just a physical one, but a symbolic one, as she demands stronger protections against terrorism in the UK. The proposed Martyn’s Law,
The atmosphere in Ipswich was electric as fans celebrated the long-awaited return of Ipswich Town to the Premier League. After a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town, the Tractor Boys secured their promotion, marking their first time in the top flight since 2002. This win also meant that Ipswich achieved back-to-back promotions, a feat not seen
