British Isles
A Level results for 2024 have been revealed, with 27.8% of UK students achieving top grades of A or A*, marking an increase from last year’s 27.2% and surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2019. This is the…
Thousands of counter-protesters take to streets as far-right unrest fails to materialise
08 Aug 2024
On 7 August, thousands of counter-protesters took to UK streets as anticipated far-right unrest failed to materialise. Stand Up To Racism captioned photos, 'This is what a mass movement looks like’. Over 6,000 specialist police were…
Police have released photographs of fourteen men and boys they want to speak to following riots in Merseyside after the recent deaths of three young girls in Southport. The violent disorder spread to different cities, causing…
Deep space radar site in Wales to go ahead
08 Aug 2024
Plans for a network of 27 radar dishes in Pembrokeshire, to protect the UK from potential 'space warfare' will proceed despite local opposition. The dishes, 20 metres high, part of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability…
The UK government has announced a £32 million investment in nearly 100 AI projects nationwide, despite the new Labour government's controversial decision to cancel £1.3 billion in tech funding previously promised by the Conservatives. This funding…
The UK’s data protection watchdog plans to fine Advanced Computer Software Group £6.09 million ($7.7 million) for failings that led to a 2022 ransomware attack affecting NHS healthcare services. Nearly 83,000 people had their data stolen,…