Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, has acknowledged that she underpaid stamp duty when purchasing her flat in Hove, valued at eight hundred thousand pounds. She attributed this 'mistake' to initial legal advice that failed to consider her family home's arrangements in Greater Manchester. Rayner insists she did not intend to evade the tax and has contacted Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs to address her tax obligations. Support from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer came during Prime […]

A group of young English-speaking hackers has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack that has disrupted the global production lines of Jaguar Land Rover. Known as the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, the gang has posted on the messaging app Telegram, sharing screenshots that appear to originate from within the car maker's IT networks. This group also has a history of attacks on UK retailers, including Marks and Spencer earlier this year. Jaguar Land Rover is aware of the claims and has […]

The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has called on the government to reconsider or clarify laws regarding online speech after comedian Graham Linehan's arrest under the Public Order Act. Linehan, aged fifty-seven, was taken into custody on suspicion of inciting violence due to posts he made on X about trans individuals. His arrest has ignited a significant backlash, with numerous public figures arguing that it challenges the concept of free speech in the United Kingdom. Rowley defended […]

A tragic accident occurred when the iconic Gloria funicular in Lisbon derailed, resulting in the deaths of at least fifteen people and injuring eighteen others. Five of the injured are reported to be in a serious condition, according to the National Institute for Medical Emergencies. The crash took place around six o'clock, coinciding with the start of the evening rush hour, and eyewitnesses described the funicular careering down the hill, seemingly out of control. The Gloria funicular is a popular […]

The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, hosted Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at Number Ten Downing Street on the third of September, twenty twenty-five. The two leaders met to discuss various topics aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between their countries. Key discussions included strategies to bolster trade ties and cooperation on issues such as climate change and security. Both Prime Ministers emphasised the importance of collaboration in addressing challenges facing Europe today. Sánchez's visit is part of ongoing efforts to […]

La Guardia Civil, in conjunction with the Carabinieri of Italy, has successfully apprehended a dangerous fugitive who has been evading justice since twenty twenty-three. The individual faced several criminal charges, including leading a mafia-style organisation engaged in large-scale drug trafficking, extortion, and illegal arms and explosives trafficking. An European Arrest Warrant was issued by Italian authorities in December for his capture. Following the warrant's issuance, the fugitive fled Italy and sought refuge in Spain, where he attempted to establish a […]

Spain has been recognised as one of the top five most competitive agri-food sectors in the European Union, as highlighted in the 2024 Observatorio Agroalimentario report compiled by Cajamar and the Ministry of Agriculture. The findings reveal Spain's prominent position as the world's seventh-largest exporter of food and beverages, and the fourth largest within Europe. In twenty twenty-four, Spain's economy expanded by two point nine percent, with the agri-food sector contributing eight point six percent to its gross domestic product […]

A flotilla of roughly twenty ships has set sail from Barcelona, carrying humanitarian aid and activists in a bid to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip. This significant maritime convoy, comprised of delegations from forty-four countries, is set to deliver vital supplies including food, water, and medicine to the besieged region where rampant hunger persists due to ongoing conflict. The flotilla is anticipated to reach Gaza by the fourteenth or fifteenth of September. The mission draws attention to […]

A three-year-old British toddler, named only as Oliver P., is feared to have been taken to Russia after allegedly being abducted by his mother on the Costa del Sol. The child disappeared from Marbella on the fourth of July, and Spain's National Police have since confirmed they are treating this case as a parental abduction. Oliver's father, who is also British, alerted the police after the incident. Officers have stated that they believe Oliver's mother, who is Russian, has taken […]