French court convicts 18 people in migrant-smuggling trial
A French court in Lille found 18 defendants guilty on Tuesday in a migrant-smuggling trial linked to dangerous English Channel crossings. The group was charged after a 2022 police operation…
Duchess of Edinburgh struck in the head by a golf ball during royal engagement
The Duchess of Edinburgh got struck in the head by a golf ball during a royal engagement today. Sophie, 59, could be seen wincing as the ball flew towards her…
Spending on projects early could lead to higher costs in the end – OBR chief
Injecting cash into Government projects early on rather than spreading it out over a longer period could “possibly” mean that they cost more in the long run, the head of…
‘Why don’t you just ban smoking?!’ Wes Streeting grilled on smoking ban – ‘Does it go far enough?’
Wes Street was left gobsmacked on GB News when Eamonn Holmes challenged the Health Secretary on the Government’s new smoking ban legislation, questioning whether it “goes far enough.” Labour is…
Man extradited from Hungary over indecent child imagery allegations sent for trial
A 30-year-old man who was extradited from Hungary following a successful operation between the PSNI and the National Crime Agency has been returned for trial on indecent child image charges.
Nigel Farage says ‘there is a lot more Trump signs on lawns’ than four years ago as voters head to polls
Reform UK’s Nigel Farage has predicted a victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential election. Speaking to GB News from Pennsylvania, Farage said he had observed an increase in…
NI pensioner who sexually abused young girl then claimed he was the victim jailed
A Co Antrim pensioner who indecently assaulted a young girl was today jailed for 18 months.
‘Conservatives believe in low taxes and will develop policies around core principles,’ says party co-chair
Conservatives believe in “low taxes” and the party under Kemi Badenoch will “develop new policies based around core principles,” co-chairman Nigel Huddleston has said. The comments come as Kemi Badenoch,…
Restaurant Brands reports US$357M Q3 net income, down from US$364M a year ago
TORONTO — Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported net income of US$357 million for its third quarter, down from US$364 million in the same quarter last year. The company, which keeps…
South West tech sector to be supported by new advisory board
A new board has been established to support the tech industry in the West of England. It is hoped the advisory group, made up of business leaders, researchers, academics and…