Aine Fox
Crime
Antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes surge in London
Barnet accounted for nearly a third of antisemitic hate recorded by the Met in May
By Aine Fox
5 Jun 2026
Politics
Political badges have no place in NHS, says antisemitism review
Levels of anti-Jewish racism in the UK ‘constitute a national emergency’, the report author said.
By Aine Fox
4 Jun 2026
Politics
NHS staff should not wear political badges at work, says antisemitism review
Lord John Mann said it will be up to the NHS to decide what counts as a political symbol.
By Aine Fox
4 Jun 2026
London
London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs social media ban for under-16s
The London mayor previously said the impact of Australia’s ban should be monitored
By Aine Fox
2 Jun 2026Politics
London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs social media ban for under-16s
The London mayor previously said the impact of Australia’s ban should be monitored
By Aine Fox
2 Jun 2026
Politics
300,000 new work placements pledged ‘to help young people build lasting careers’
The opportunities are said to be backed by some of Britain’s biggest employers, including Manchester and Gatwick airports.
By Aine Fox
29 May 2026
Business News
No easy solutions to fix youth unemployment crisis, says ex-Labour minister
Having a million young people aged 16-24 not in education or work is estimated to be costing the UK around £125 billion a year.
By Aine Fox
28 May 2026
Business News
UK’s youth unemployment crisis costing UK £125bn a year, review estimates
The number of people aged 16 to 24 in the UK not in education, employment or training could increase to one in six young people by 2031, it said.
By Aine Fox
28 May 2026
Politics
Youth joblessness will rise for lost generation without urgent action – review
The number of young people not in in education, employment or training could rise to one in six by 2031, a review will say.
By Aine Fox
28 May 2026Politics
Youth joblessness will rise for lost generation without urgent action – review
The number of young people not in in education, employment or training could rise to one in six by 2031, a review will say.
By Aine Fox
27 May 2026
UK
New record low fertility rate for England and Wales, data shows
More than a third of births last year were to mothers born outside the UK.
By Aine Fox
27 May 2026
London
Fertility rate for England falls to a new record low
For a country’s population to remain stable over time the total fertility rate needs to be around 2.1
By Aine Fox
27 May 2026
Politics21 May 2026
Trans people 'still protected' as single-sex spaces guidance published
The code of practice has been updated in full for the first time since 2011, following a Supreme Court ruling in April last year
Politics
Equalities watchdog chairwoman urges ‘common sense’ policy on single-sex spaces
Updated guidance has been published more than a year after a landmark Supreme Court ruling in April 2025 on biological sex.
By Aine Fox
21 May 2026
Crime30 Apr 2026
Spandau Ballet singer jailed for 14 years for rape and sexual assault
Ross Davidson, 38, was convicted across two trials of two counts of rape, an attempted rape, three sexual assaults and two charges of voyeurism
London30 Apr 2026
Palestine campaigners back London march despite 'antisemitism' claims
Activists rejected accusations they supported ‘hate marches’ following the terror attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green
UK
Pope meeting significant ‘regardless of me being a woman’, says archbishop
Dame Sarah is the first female to hold the top ministry role in the Church of England, while the Catholic Church does not allow women priests.
By Aine Fox
27 Apr 2026
UK
Archbishop praying for ‘wonderful’ King and Queen as they embark on US visit
The royal trip comes amid security concerns in the wake of the weekend shooting and strained transatlantic ties over the Iran war.
By Aine Fox
27 Apr 2026
UK
Pope says churches must overcome differences at Archbishop of Canterbury meeting
The pair met for a private audience, after which each delivered an address and prayed together.
By Aine Fox
27 Apr 2026
UK
Archbishop of Canterbury tells Pope he will get warm welcome if he visits UK
Dame Sarah Mullally has met the pontiff for the first time on Monday at the Vatican.
By Aine Fox
27 Apr 2026
UK
Archbishop of Canterbury to meet Pope Leo amid calls for peace
The archbishop will also join the Pope for midday prayer in the Chapel of Urban VIII within the Apostolic Palace.
By Aine Fox
27 Apr 2026