UK NEWS UK police arrest 86 at prison protest supporting hunger striker January 25, 2026 Fatimah Idera Police have arrested 86 people after a protest at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in West London in support of a Palestine Action activist on hunger strike. The Metropolitan Police said the…
UK NEWS FSA recalls Aptamil first infant formula over ‘toxic’ contamination January 24, 2026 Fatimah Idera A batch of infant formula has been urgently removed from sale after a potentially harmful toxin was detected. Aptamil First Infant Formula is being recalled due to the possible presence…
UK NEWS Burnham weighs by-election bid amid labour tensions January 24, 2026 Fatimah Idera Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has until 5pm on Saturday to decide whether to seek selection as Labour’s candidate in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. If successful, winning the…
UK NEWS NHS launches cancer gene risk register January 24, 2026 Fatimah Idera The NHS is creating a new national database to help identify people who may be genetically at higher risk of developing cancer, offering earlier screening and more personalised care. The…
UK NEWS Starmer condemns Trump’s Afghanistan troops remarks January 23, 2026 Fatimah Idera Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly criticised comments made by US President Donald Trump about Nato troops in Afghanistan, describing them as insulting and frankly appalling. Speaking to broadcasters, Starmer…
Economy Nigeria News FG orders free meter installation January 23, 2026 Fatimah Idera The Federal Government has banned Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) and their installers from collecting any fees for meter installation, warning that offenders will be prosecuted for extortion. The Minister of…
UK NEWS Tesla fined for failing to aid UK police January 23, 2026 Fatimah Idera Tesla has been fined more than £20,000 after repeatedly failing to help UK police identify drivers linked to traffic offences. The British arm of Elon Musk’s electric car company has…
UK NEWS Trump backs down on Greenland after UK pressure January 23, 2026 Fatimah Idera Donald Trump retreated from threats over Greenland after the UK and European allies firmly raised concerns about the island’s sovereignty, David Lammy revealed. Speaking to the media , Lammy said…
UK NEWS Asylum seekers move into former army camp January 22, 2026 Fatimah Idera The Home Office has confirmed that the first group of asylum seekers has been relocated to a former military training site in East Sussex. Twenty-seven men seeking asylum have arrived…
UK NEWS Uk Labour Government delays local elections in 29 councils January 22, 2026 Fatimah Idera The Labour government has confirmed that local elections due to take place in May will be postponed in 29 council areas across England as part of plans to reorganise local…