Year: 2018

Latest figures show the UK has sold a record amount of ...

Ireland’s landslide abortion result is putting Theresa May’s DUP deal at risk

by Peadar O'Cearnaigh

Pressure is mounting on Theresa May to bring about change ...

Tommy Robinson, Katie Hopkins, and people making love hearts with their hands 1

The far-right had a terrible week being victims of their own stupidity

It's been quite the week. The weather's been good, it's ...

A meme-like image of Richard Branson being launched into the sun

Celebration cancelled, as Richard Branson announces plan to return from space

15 October 2025

There was much rejoicing in Britain on the 26 May, ...

People are furious at Philip Hammond’s latest multi-billion pound plan

by Timothy J. Woods

29 May 2018

This article was updated at 0936 on 29 May. It ...

MPs slam the government for its “utter failure” to protect Afghans who helped our troops

by James Aitchison

A scheme designed to protect Afghan interpreters who assisted the ...

The police are accused of ‘harrassment’ over worrying use of stop and search

by Peadar O'Cearnaigh

Queens University Belfast has published research into young people’s experience ...

A cardboard model of a satellite floating in space

Blue Peter wins contract to build UK’s Brexit satellite network

One of the many, many, many* things we’ll no longer ...

The ‘longest standing US ally’ in South America holds elections amid assassination attempts and a humanitarian crisis

by Ed Sykes

8 June 2018

Colombia is one of the "longest standing" US allies in ...

Domestic Extremism & Extreme Right Wing in same UK counter-terror Prevent Document

‘Official’ counter-terror document slammed as ‘political propaganda masquerading as public safety information’

by Mohamed Elmaazi

An "official" document from British "counter-terrorism" police lists anti-fascists, animal rights ...

Rapper-turned-activist Lowkey is in a new media ‘club’. Here’s how you can join in.

An innovative media event featuring rapper-turned-activist Lowkey is happening in ...

The truth about NHS research funding that should shame the government

A parliamentary question from an SNP MP has forced the ...

Following a leaked report, a government department is under criminal investigation

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has been accused of trying ...

Staff on a picket line outside TGI Fridays

Not a good Friday for TGI Fridays as staff walk out over pay and tips

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays is probably ruing the fact it ...

Viewers are pointing out a very big problem with last night’s Question Time

by Emily Apple

On 24 May, a member of the Question Time audience asked ...

President Trump staring with child-like wonder at a squirrel

Trump abandons North Korea summit to chase squirrel

Earlier this year, Donald Trump announced a summit with North ...

Yet more staggering guidance from a train company about disabled people has come to light