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Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights

The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.

UK Government Considers ECHR Withdrawal

Exclusive: The new Labour government is actively considering withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights, a move that could redefine Britain's legal landscape and spark a constitutional clash.

UK Manicure Costs to Soar After Key Ingredient Ban

Manicure costs across Britain are predicted to soar by up to 30% following a proposed EU ban on methyl methacrylate (MMA), a key acrylic nail ingredient. Salons face a costly shift to safer, more expensive alternatives, with price hikes expected imminentl

ECHR 'Power Grab' Threatens UK Sovereignty, Report Warns

A bombshell report from the Policy Exchange think tank accuses the European Court of Human Rights of a 'significant power grab', using its rulings on asylum seekers to undermine national sovereignty and force uncontrolled immigration on member states like

Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim

Starmer: Labour will block UK exit from ECHR

Sir Keir Starmer vows a Labour government will prevent the UK from leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, setting a clear battle line with the Conservatives on human rights law and immigration policy.

Russian Missile Barrage Devastates Zaporizhzhia

A brutal Russian missile strike has torn through the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, leaving a trail of destruction, multiple casualties, and shattered residential buildings. Newly emerged footage captures the horrifying moment of impact and the immediate

Farage's ECHR Exit Plan Alarms Rights Advocates

Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.

Russia Strikes Kyiv in Retaliation, UK Warns of Escalation

Russia launched a major missile attack on Kyiv, reportedly in retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on a Russian-linked British Council building. The UK government condemns the assault as intelligence points to further escalation.

Thumb Length Reveals Secret of Human Brain Evolution

Groundbreaking research uncovers the fascinating link between primate thumb proportions and brain size, offering new insights into the evolutionary journey that shaped human intelligence and dexterity.

Woman charged £7.25 for a Cadbury chocolate bar in London shop

A London woman was left in disbelief after being charged a staggering £7.25 for a standard Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar at her local corner shop, sparking outrage over the cost-of-living crisis and soaring prices for everyday items.

Ancient Bones Reveal Early Human-Neanderthal Interbreeding

Groundbreaking analysis of 100,000-year-old bones from Israel's Skhul Cave provides compelling new evidence that early humans and Neanderthals interbred much earlier than previously believed, challenging our understanding of human evolution.

Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes

A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwandan-Backed Rebels Accused of Congo War Crimes

A damning Human Rights Watch report details a surge in brutal violence in eastern DR Congo, implicating Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in massacres, rape, and mass displacement, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.

Neanderthal-Human Mating Rewrites History 250,000 Years Back

Groundbreaking DNA analysis reveals our human ancestors interbred with Neanderthals a staggering 250,000 years ago, forcing a complete rethink of our evolutionary timeline and the resilience of Neanderthal DNA in modern humans.

UK expat's new life in Spain: 90p coffee & £400 rent

A British expat reveals the stunning cost of living and quality of life in Valencia, Spain, that makes the UK feel unaffordable. Discover the real price of coffee, rent, and the work-life balance that convinced her to stay for good.

UK human rights decline amid anti-Semitism surge

A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.

Banned BBC Nuclear War Film Now on iPlayer

The BBC has quietly added the banned 1965 docudrama 'The War Game' to iPlayer, offering viewers a harrowing glimpse into the horrors of nuclear conflict.

Fuel prices to drop next week

Drivers across the UK can expect a welcome drop in fuel prices next week, with petrol and diesel costs predicted to fall. Find out why and how much you could save.

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