A former MI5 agent has questioned why British authorities kept the death of a high-profile IRA informer secret for more than a week. Martin McGartland, who infiltrated the Provisional IRA during the Troubles, said police investigating Freddie Scappaticci had a duty to inform the public of his death “immediately.” The 76-year-old—believed to have been the…
Government Urged to Scrap All Existing Smart Motorways Over Safety Concerns
All existing “smart motorways” should be scrapped, road safety campaigners and motoring groups have said after the UK government axed plans for any new routes. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Saturday that all plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled, citing financial pressures and safety concerns. Fourteen planned smart motorways—including 11 that are…
UK Nurses’ Strikes Could Continue Till Christmas, Union Leader Warns
Nurses could strike until Christmas if they cannot reach a deal with the UK government, a union leader has warned. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) announced on Friday that its members in the National Health Service (NHS) in England are set to strike again for 48 hours over the May bank holiday. The announcement…
UK Scraps Plans for New Smart Motorways Over Safety and Cost Concerns
The UK government has decided to scrap all plans for new “smart motorways,” citing financial pressures and safety concerns. Fourteen planned smart motorways—including 11 that are already paused and 3 earmarked for construction—will be removed from the government’s road building plans, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced on Saturday. Around 10 percent of England’s motorway…
More Than 100 Arrested as Activists Delay Grand National
The Grand National, one of the world’s most famous horse races, was delayed Saturday after animal rights activists scaled fences around the perimeter of Aintree racecourse and got onto the track. A total of 118 people were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and public nuisance offenses in a bid to disrupt the race, Merseyside…
Shen Yun Gives Hope in Times of Difficulty, Says Theatregoer
LONDON, U.K.—Paula Wan, a retired hairdresser, traveled from Leicestershire to London to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo on April 15. “It’s absolutely fantastic,” said Ms. Wan. “I love everything, you know, from the costumes, and I appreciate the effort that’s gone into it for all the dance … [It was] a…
Yousaf Says SNP Not Close to Bankruptcy as Party Ruling Body Orders Governance Review
The Scottish National Party’s (SNP) government body has agreed to carry out a governance and transparency review, Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said on Saturday after an SNP National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. But Yousaf denied claims that the ruling party is facing bankruptcy, telling reporters it’s “solvent” and “not close to bankruptcy.” It comes after…
Financial Executive: Shen Yun a ‘Visual Spectacle’
LONDON—Marion King, an executive in the financial industry, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at Eventim Apollo on April 14. “I’m really enjoying it,” she said. I love the mix of acrobats, ballet, and music, and it’s got a really spiritual aspect to it as well.” Based in New York, Shen Yun was founded in 2006 by leading Chinese…
Nurses to Strike Over May Bank Holiday After Union Members Rejected Pay Offer
Nurses in England are set to strike again for 48 hours over the May bank holiday as members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) voted to reject the government’s new pay offer on Friday. It comes as around 47,000 junior doctors finished their 96-hour strike in a separate dispute over pay at 7 a.m….
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Shen Yun ‘Speaks to the Divine Within Us,’ Says Business Owner
LONDON—Business owner Trudie McGuinness attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Eventim Apollo on April 16. McGuinness said, “It’s absolutely incredible. The beauty of the dancing and of the singing that we just heard is extraordinary actually. It’s so, so touching.” She commented on the wonderful energy from the performance. “There’s a beautiful energy … and the message…