Thornberry blames missing envoy for El-Fattah case failures
Dame Emily Thornberry says 'embarrassing' failures in the Alaa Abd El-Fattah case could have been avoided if the government had appointed a dedicated envoy for detained Britons as promised.
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Trump expands US travel ban to five more nations
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation further restricting entry to the US for nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the full implications.
Deportations of foreign criminals rocket by 75%
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces a 75% surge in early deportations of foreign offenders, with over 2,700 removed last year. Read the full details on the government's new tough stance.
MAGA accounts exposed as foreign operations abroad
Elon Musk's X platform reveals MAGA accounts and Scottish nationalist profiles are actually run from foreign countries including Bangladesh, Nigeria and Iran. Discover the truth behind these political operations.
BBC Under Threat: New Protection Plan Proposed
The BBC faces unprecedented challenges from global tech billionaires and political pressure. Discover the four-point plan to safeguard Britain's public broadcaster for future generations.
Scotland's Prison Crisis: Foreign Inmates Hit Record 9%
Scotland's prison population reaches a 50-year high with foreign nationals now constituting nearly one in ten inmates. Discover the figures and political fallout.
Ofcom investigates GB News over foreign name complaints
GB News faces Ofcom investigation after presenting unscientific research linking 'foreign-sounding names' to court defendants. Liberal Democrats call segment 'frankly racist'.
ITV in talks to sell stake in Broadcasting House
ITV is reportedly in advanced discussions to sell a significant stake in its legendary London headquarters, the Grade II listed ITV Tower, as part of a major property strategy shift that could reshape Britain's media landscape.
MPs demand end to BBC child licence fee charges
Cross-party committee calls for immediate reform of BBC funding model, branding child licence fees 'unfair' and demanding government action to protect young viewers.
ASIO chief warns of foreign agents in Australia
Australia's spy chief warns of sophisticated foreign interference operations targeting politicians, media, and community groups in an urgent national security briefing.
Labour MPs demand action on Sudan crisis
Senior Labour politicians Stephen Doughty and Anneliese Dodds challenge government over delayed response to escalating violence in Sudan, calling for urgent UN Security Council intervention.
The man who's been on TV 2,500+ times
Meet Britain's most frequent television guest who has appeared on screen over 2,500 times without ever becoming famous. Discover the surprising truth behind television's hidden regular.
Chinese lobbying on Chagos Islands exposed in Parliament
Labour MP Stephen Doughty exposes concerning Chinese lobbying efforts targeting UK politicians regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British politics.
BBC axes evening news shows as licence fee payers plummet
The BBC is set to dramatically cut its evening current affairs programming amid a sharp decline in licence fee payers, with flagship shows facing the axe in a major schedule overhaul.
BBC Chief Demands Tougher TV Licence Enforcement
BBC Director-General Tim Davie takes a hardline stance on TV licence enforcement, warning that the current system needs tougher measures to tackle evasion as public trust in the broadcaster faces unprecedented challenges.
BBC Chief Warns of Political Pressure Threatening Independence
Director-General Tim Davie warns of growing government pressure on the BBC, raising concerns about editorial independence and the broadcaster's ability to fulfil its public service mission.
Erin Andrews Leaves Fox Sports After 13-Year NFL Run
Celebrated sportscaster Erin Andrews, known for her close friendship with Taylor Swift, reveals her dramatic career shift from Fox Sports to a new broadcasting venture, marking the end of an era in sports journalism.
Legendary broadcaster shuts five UK channels
In a dramatic industry shakeup, a veteran British broadcaster is closing five television channels, marking one of the most significant cutbacks in UK media history and affecting hundreds of thousands of viewers.
BBC defends World Service cuts for defence budget
BBC executives face scrutiny as they justify redirecting World Service funding to defence priorities, raising concerns about Britain's global voice and diplomatic influence.
Golden Globes snub Rogan and Carlson in podcast categories
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association draws a clear line in the sand, excluding controversial media figures Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson from Golden Globes podcast categories amid ongoing debates about misinformation and ethical broadcasting standards.
ABC faced 'culture of fear' due to external pressure
Former ABC chief Hugh Marks exposes how political pressure and media scrutiny fostered a climate of apprehension within the national broadcaster, forcing staff to second-guess editorial decisions.
BBC loses sports rights after 18 years
In a dramatic broadcasting shake-up, the BBC has lost rights to a beloved annual sporting event after nearly two decades, with Channel 5 securing the coveted coverage in a major coup.
British couple freed from Afghanistan feared execution
A British couple detained in Afghanistan for months describe their harrowing ordeal, revealing they genuinely feared execution by the Taliban regime before their unexpected release.
Lammy Stays as Foreign Secretary in Starmer's Cabinet
Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms David Lammy will remain as Foreign Secretary, praising his 'excellent start' despite previous criticisms of the role. The decision signals continuity in Labour's foreign policy approach.
BBC Chief Barred from European Broadcasting Summit
BBC Director General Tim Davie was excluded from a high-level European Broadcasting Union meeting in Slovenia, sparking accusations of political bias and raising questions about the UK's post-Brexit media influence.
Legal Threat to Lammy Over Gaza Arms Policy
Foreign Secretary David Lammy is under intense scrutiny as a new legal opinion suggests he could be held personally liable for his policy on Gaza, testing the boundaries of ministerial responsibility.
Australia backs Israel's Eurovision 2026 amid EU boycott calls
SBS, Australia's national broadcaster, confirms it will broadcast Eurovision 2026 from Israel, resisting a growing EU boycott movement over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Irish broadcaster RTÉ faces backlash over Gaza coverage
Irish state broadcaster RTÉ confronts intense criticism and political pressure over its reporting on the Israel-Gaza conflict, sparking a national debate on media impartiality.
Mandelson: Badenoch as Foreign Secretary a 'gamble'
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson issues a stark warning against appointing Kemi Badenoch as Foreign Secretary, branding it a risky move that could damage Britain's global standing.
UK Aid Cuts Fuel Deadly Malaria Surge in Africa
A damning report reveals how UK government aid cuts have dismantled a flagship anti-malaria programme, leading to a devastating rise in deaths across Africa and threatening a global health crisis.
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