The EU Court of Justice has ruled that sausage and schnitzel may not be made from meat

Lord Peter Mandelson is poised to become the UK ambassador to the United States as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepares for a Donald Trump presidency, with the belief that Mandelson's trade expertise and networking skills will benefit UK interests. Mandelson, a former key figure in New Labour, last held government office 14 years ago and will replace Dame Karen Pierce in early 2025. The Labour grandee, known for his role as MP for Hartlepool...

Kyle Clifford, accused of murdering a BBC commentator's wife and two daughters in a crossbow attack, has also been charged with rape. The 26-year-old faces multiple charges, including murder, false imprisonment, possession of offensive weapons, and now rape. The victims were found fatally injured at their home in Hertfordshire, with the defendant entering not guilty pleas to all charges except the new count of rape. Full Article

Keir Starmer has contradicted the government's justification for the "family farm tax" during an evidence session with MPs, revealing that the changes to inheritance tax rules were not aimed at preventing the super rich from investing in farms but rather as a revenue-raising measure. This admission has sparked criticism from farmers' representatives who believe the changes were made without considering their impact. In a Budget debate, farming minister Daniel Zeichner had previously stated that the...

The family of slain teen Shawn Seesahai expressed satisfaction with the Court of Appeal's decision to increase the sentences of his two murderers, the UK's youngest knife killers, from eight-and-a-half to 10 years. The boys, who were 12 at the time of the fatal attack in Wolverhampton, were deemed to have received unduly lenient sentences for the "particularly serious" case. Mr. Seesahai's family welcomed the decision, stating that while no sentence can bring back their...

The European Parliament has elected Teresa Anjinho as the new European Ombudsman for the 2025-2029 term, succeeding Emily O’Reilly. Anjinho’s appointment follows a competitive selection process where she emphasized effective communication, human rights awareness, and empowering individual complaints. With a vision to launch strategic own-initiative inquiries and foster partnerships, Anjinho aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement within EU institutions. Full Article

The EU Parliament finalized recommendations for the EU's position on the UN global gathering on women's rights in March 2025, urging leadership in promoting gender equality through the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. MEPs emphasized the importance of upholding women's rights as a foundation of the EU's external action, advocating for gender budgeting, mainstreaming, and enhanced data collection, as well as increased measures to combat gender-based violence, including online abuse and a consent-based definition...