Seven men involved in trafficking illegal immigrants from Albania to Britain to work in cannabis factories have been jailed. The Metropolitan Police described them as a “sophisticated organised crime group” and said they dismantled the gang after launching an operation together with the Home Office’s immigration enforcement department and the UK Border Force. Seven men…
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Former Labour MP Claims The Party’s Net Zero Plans Could Dash General Election Hopes
A former Labour MP has warned that Labour’s proposed plans for Net Zero, which include blocking all new oil and gas projects, could hit them in the next general election. Simon Danczuk, who represented Labour at Rochdale between 2010 and 2015, told The Epoch Times that he believes Labour is making a big mistake with…
Banks Agree to Offer More Help to Struggling Mortgage Holders
Banks and building societies will offer more flexibility to mortgage holders struggling with high interest rates, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said after a meeting with major lenders in Downing Street. Top executives of banks and building societies were summoned to Downing Street on Friday to discuss ways to help mortgage holders following 13 consecutive interest…
IN DEPTH: Gun Loophole Closed After Police Murder but Expert Warns UK Firearms Laws a ‘Shambles’
The murder of a sergeant inside a police holding cell highlighted a legal loophole surrounding antique firearms, which has since been closed. On Friday, Louis De Zoysa—who suffered brain damage after being hit by one of his own bullets—was convicted of Matt Ratana’s murder, which happened at Croydon police station on Sep. 25, 2020. But…
‘Horrific’ DIY Home Abortion Policy Blamed for 17 Percent Surge in Terminations
Pro-life groups have urged the government to scrap its “horrific” DIY home abortion policy as official data shows a 17 percent surge in the number of abortions carried out in England and Wales. According to the latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), 123,219 abortions were carried out between January and…
British Fascist Jailed for Promoting ‘Vile’ and ‘Extreme’ Manifestos on Social Media
LONDON—A self-declared “British fascist” who admitted sharing terrorist publications on Telegram has been sentenced to six years and eight months after a judge partially rejected his claim his actions were “reckless” and not an attempt to encourage terrorist attacks. Kristofer Kearney, 38, will have to serve four years and eight months in custody, with the…
Troubles Amnesty Expected to Become Law Next Month
Controversial legislation that will create a prosecution amnesty for those who committed conflict-related crimes in Northern Ireland, is expected to become law next month. Cabinet Office minister Johnny Mercer told MPs Thursday that the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill will have cleared all stages by the summer recess, despite fierce opposition. Earlier this…
1 in 400 Couldn’t Vote in Local Elections Due to New Photo ID Rules
About 0.25 percent of voters who went to a polling station in the May local elections were not able to vote as a result of the new photo ID requirement, the Electoral Commission has said. Under the Elections Bill passed in April 2022, those turning up at polling stations must show a valid photo ID…
Wimbledon Tennis Tournament to Introduce AI-Generated Commentary
June 22, 2023
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Tennis fans tuning into the next Wimbledon tennis tournament in July can also tune into AI-generated commentary. IBM is working with the All England Club to launch the new feature that will be accessible via the Wimbledon app and website, while fans can still choose to listen to regular commentary from the BBC. The feature…
Government Doesn’t Have a Delivery Plan to Decarbonise the Power Sector: Spending Watchdog
The government can’t decarbonise the UK power sector by 2035 because it doesn’t have a delivery plan, according to a report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). A report from PAC published on Wednesday cast doubt on the government’s net zero plans to decarbonise the power sector by 2035, saying that it lacks “an overarching delivery…
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