UK NEWS UK delays joining Trump peace board over Putin fears January 22, 2026 Fatimah Idera The UK has decided not to immediately join US President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace, citing concerns over the possible involvement of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Foreign Secretary Yvette…
UK NEWS Lucy Letby will face no further criminal charges January 21, 2026 Fatimah Idera Lucy Letby will not face any additional criminal charges over the deaths or collapses of babies at hospitals where she worked, prosecutors have confirmed. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said…
UK NEWS UK minister McDonald spent public funds on podcast studio January 21, 2026 Fatimah Idera A Labour minister Chris McDonald has been criticised after it emerged that he used taxpayers’ money to set up a podcast studio. The MP for Stockton North and minister for…
UK NEWS Starmer rejects Trump pressure on Greenland January 21, 2026 Fatimah Idera Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will not give in to pressure from Donald Trump over the future of Greenland, despite threats of trade tariffs. Speaking during Prime Minister’s…
UK NEWS France carries out first sea interception to stop UK crossings January 21, 2026 Fatimah Idera French authorities have conducted their first interception at sea under new measures aimed at preventing small boat crossings to the UK. The operation took place on Saturday on the Aa…
UK NEWS Starmer set for China trip With UK firms January 21, 2026 Fatimah Idera Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to visit China next week, leading a delegation of major British companies, according to reports. The trip will include senior figures from leading firms…
UK NEWS Badenoch tells wavering Tory MPs to leave amid Reform defections January 20, 2026 Fatimah Idera Kemi Badenoch has told Conservative MPs who are thinking of defecting to Reform UK that they should leave the party. In a letter to Conservative backbenchers, the party leader said…
UK NEWS Rayner presses Starmer on leasehold Reform promise January 20, 2026 Fatimah Idera Angela Rayner has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to honour Labour’s pledge to cap ground rents for leaseholders in England and Wales, as divisions deepen within the cabinet over leasehold…
Nigeria News Lagos begins 2026 BECE registration for junior secondary schools January 20, 2026 Fatimah Idera The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of registration for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for public and private junior secondary schools across the state. The e-registration…
UK NEWS Reeves plans visa fee refunds to attract global investment January 20, 2026 Fatimah Idera Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to refund visa fees for some international businesses as part of efforts to attract high-value investment into the UK. Reeves is set to unveil…