New driving test rules to come into force for 2025 announced by DVSA

Dr. Jim Swire, father of Lockerbie bombing victim Flora, is urging Sir Keir Starmer to release all information the UK has on the tragedy, questioning why key details have been kept hidden from the public 36 years after the attack. The bombing, which claimed 270 lives in 1988, remains controversial with suspicions of withheld information surrounding the incident. Despite the conviction of former Libyan intelligence officer Abdelbaset al-Megrahi for the bombing, questions persist about his...

COMECE releases a position paper emphasizing the importance of Religious Education in European Schools, highlighting its role in moral development, social cohesion, and preventing radicalization. The document stresses the significance of preserving the religious and testimonial dimension of faith within the educational mission of European Schools, especially in light of potential reforms. COMECE plans to discuss the state of Religious Education classes and the action plan in response to the 2023 European Parliament resolution in...

Renew Europe, a pro-European political group in the European Parliament, has welcomed the cooperation agreement between the European Union and Switzerland, aimed at strengthening ties and addressing critical issues such as transport, electricity, and freedom of movement. The agreement, which marks a significant milestone in Swiss-EU relations, covers key areas like state support, trade, and the movement of persons, reflecting a commitment to enhancing cooperation and ensuring balanced economic development and solidarity. This groundbreaking partnership...

The King and Prince of Wales are set to lead a charm offensive on Donald Trump as Keir Starmer aims to mend the strained relationship with the president-elect. Trump's fondness for the royal family is seen as a key avenue for improving ties, amidst ongoing tensions between the UK and US. Efforts include sending Prince William to establish rapport with Trump and appointing Lord Peter Mandelson as ambassador, despite backlash from Trump's team over the...

Donald Trump gave permission to his former campaign coordinator to publicly insult Keir Starmer's choice for the UK's new ambassador to the US, as sources close to the president-elect revealed. The anger stemmed from the appointment of Peter Mandelson, with Trump potentially using his veto to block the choice. The Trump team's decision not to answer calls from UK representatives further highlighted the tensions surrounding the appointment. Full Article

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has been warned by former Tory minister Sir John Hayes about the lack of safeguards in obtaining abortion pills following Stuart Worby's conviction for poisoning his partner. Worby administered the pills under the guise of "kinky sex" resulting in the victim's inability to conceive. Worby obtained the pills through a friend posing as a woman seeking an abortion, prompting concerns about the need for stricter regulations to prevent similar crimes in...