A 76-year-old man has been remanded after eight children fell ill at a Leicestershire summer camp. He faces child cruelty charges amid claims of sedative-laced sweets. An IOPC investigation is underway.
The Bank of England is set to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4.00% next week, aiming to counter slowing inflation and rising unemployment. Analysts expect more cuts by year-end
From 1 August 2025, possession of certain blades dubbed “ninja swords” is illegal in the UK. But critics argue banning tools doesn’t stop violence. We explore both sides and examine real crime data.
UK Week in Review: Lionesses Triumph, NHS Strikes, Online Safety Law, and Political Upheaval 🏆 England’s Lionesses Win Euro 2025 England’s women’s football team retained their European title after a tense 1–1 draw with Spain, winning 3–1 on penalties in Basel. Mariona Caldentey opened the scoring for Spain, but Alessia Russo equalised in the second…
The UK’s Online Safety Act officially came into force on 25 July 2025, enforcing strict new rules for online platforms. Supporters hail it as a victory for child protection, while critics warn of serious threats to privacy, free speech, and digital freedom.
Violent clashes erupted at the Bell Hotel in Epping amid migrant hotel protests. Essex Police escort controversy, Chief Constable BJ Harrington defends operations, and Home Office confirms reserved beds at Canary Wharf’s Britannia Hotel.
The UK has introduced the world’s first sanctions regime targeting people smugglers, enabling asset freezes and travel bans against 25 individuals and organisations involved in illegal migration networks.
Should 16-year-olds be allowed to vote in the UK? This guide explores the arguments for and against lowering the voting age, plus what’s happening in 2025.
By Fidelis News | 18 July 2025 | UK News – Economy Wall Street’s biggest banks have pulled back from expectations of a September interest rate cut by the Bank of England, following the release of stronger-than-expected UK inflation data this week. The decision comes amid persistent consumer price inflation (CPI) and a labour market…
By Fidelis News | 16 July 2025 | UK News – Science & Industry The UK government has launched a major strategy aimed at strengthening its life sciences sector, with new measures designed to speed up clinical trials, attract investment, and accelerate drug innovation. While pharmaceutical leaders such as GSK, Moderna, and BioNTech welcomed the…