Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing criticism from within his party ranks as a new Conservative grouping loyal to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds its first formal meeting. The Conservative Democratic Organisation (CDO)—which was set up in the aftermath of Johnson’s removal from office and amid anger at the installation of Sunak as prime…
Sunak Faces Tory Criticism as Johnson-Loyalist Group Holds First Formal Meeting
Vetting Backlog Could Increase National Security Risks, MPs Warn
“Unacceptable delays” in the security vetting of government staff may have resulted in an increase in national security risks, a select committee of MPs said. The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published a report on Friday, accusing the Cabinet Office of failing to “get a grip” on national security vetting since it took over United…
Man Charged With Damaging ULEZ Cameras Amid Low Emission Zone Controversy
A man has been charged with damaging traffic cameras that record number plates to check whether the vehicles need to be charged for entering London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). It comes after activists—who were dubbed “ULEZ Blade Runners”—were reportedly targeting the cameras ahead of the controversial ULEZ expansion to the whole of the Greater London area…
Teacher Sacked After Refusing to Use 8 Year-Old’s Trans Pronouns
A primary school teacher sacked after refusing to use an eight-year-old child’s trans pronouns has said her only intention was to safeguard the pupil. The teacher from England, who can’t be named to protect the child’s identity, told The Epoch Times she had raised concerns about the potential damage social transition could have on the…
Largest Cosmic Explosion Ever Seen Continues After Appearing Suddenly 3 Years Ago
Astronomers from the University of Southampton say they have discovered the most massive cosmic explosion ever recorded, which has continued to put out a terrifying amount of energy for the last three years. The explosion, known as AT2021lwx, is more than ten times brighter than any known supernova (an exploding star) and three times brighter…
Dutch Cities Sever Ties With Chinese Sister Cities in Uncoupling From Communist Regime
May 12, 2023
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At least 8 municipalities and 2 provinces in the Netherlands have severed ties with their Chinese sister municipalities as Dutch public representatives strive to uncouple from communist China, according to a new report. Many other Dutch cities and regions are reconsidering such relationships. Some 35 local authorities in the Netherlands currently have sister-city relationships or…
Net-Zero Costs ‘Unmanageable’ for Many Homeowners: Report
British homeowners face financial obstacles to making net-zero upgrades to their homes, according to a new report citing upfront costs and a lack of interest in borrowing as significant factors. To reach the government’s net zero targets almost all homes will require some level of retrofit which will mean “significant changes to almost every home”…
Drill Rappers Who ‘Celebrated’ Victim’s Murder After Fleeing to Kenya Are Jailed for Life
A drill rapper who fled to Kenya after murdering a 16-year-old rival then recorded songs which bragged about the killing and mocked the victim, has been jailed for life. Tariq Monteiro, 23, who was known by the drill name Suspect, was convicted at the Old Bailey in London on Wednesday of the murder of Alex…
UK Economy Delievers Quarterly Growth Despite Slump in March
The UK’s economy edged up by 0.1 percent in the first quarter despite an unexpected decline in March, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the quarterly growth of gross domestic product (GDP) was mainly driven by the construction and manufacturing sectors. But strikes, weak car sales, and repairs have contributed to a…
UK Tycoon Accused of Defrauding Hewlett-Packard Extradited to US
A British tycoon who allegedly defrauded Hewlett-Packard when he sold his software company to the U.S. tech giant in 2011 has been extradited to the United States to face criminal charges. In January 2022, the then Home Secretary Priti Patel ruled Mike Lynch—who founded Autonomy in 1996—could be extradited to the United States, where he…
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