US & UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen

US & UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen

The United States with coalition forces including the UK have begun air strikes against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen. There are fears the attacks could further widen the Middle East conflict that began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

January 12, 2024 24

World

UK maternal deaths reaches highest level in 20 years: study

The number of women in Britain dying during pregnancy or soon afterwards has reached its highest level in almost two decades, a new study reported Thursday. The figures from MBRRACE-UK, which monitors maternal deaths, stillbirths and infant deaths, and their causes, showed black women and those from deprived areas remained the most severely impacted. MPs reported last year that although the UK has one of the lowest maternal mortality ratios […]

January 11, 2024 3

World

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to hold his government together

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to hold his government together after his immigration minister resigned. Robert Jenrick says new legislation on the government's Rwanda migration policy doesn't go far enough. Downing Street says Mr Jenrick has a 'misunderstanding' of how the bill will allow some asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda. Editor of ConservativeHome website Henry Hill says Mr Jenrick's resignation rocks the government even more than […]

December 7, 2023 13

World

UK Home Secretary visiting Rwanda

UK Home Secretary James Cleverly is in Rwanda to sign a treaty with the country to see some asylum seekers sent there to process their claims. While the opposition Labour party says the plan is an expensive 'gimmick', immigration minister Robert Jenrick insists the treaty is an important moment in cutting illegal immigration.

December 5, 2023 19

Health / Medical

First Human Case Of Flu Seen In Pigs Detected In The UK

The first human case of a flu strain seen in pigs has been detected in the UK. The source of the infection has yet to be found and investigations continue. Simon Gaitán reports.

November 28, 2023 13

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UK Conservative Party Receives Poll Boost After Tax Cuts

The UK's governing Conservative Party has received a boost in the polls following tax cuts announced in the Autumn Statement. According to polling by YouGov for The Times newspaper, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt's decision to announce broad tax-cuts ahead of a likely general election next year, has seen the Tory Party climb 4 points in the polls. But the opposition Labour Party remains firmly ahead, and some […]

November 27, 2023 2