Politics

Small boat sanctions first target criminal gang leaders involved in crossings. UK Cracks Down on Channel Trafficking with New Sanctions Regime In a bold move to disrupt the networks facilitating illegal Channel crossings, the UK government has introduced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting gang leaders and companies supplying small boats used in migrant smuggling […]

Minister rejects claims Labour aims to remove Diane Abbott from party. Diane Abbott Faces Fresh Suspension Over Racism Comments Second Suspension Sparks Renewed Controversy Labour MP Diane Abbott has been suspended from the party for a second time following remarks made during a recent interview on BBC Radio 4. The comments revisited the issue that

Met Police shutting half of front desks due to budget reductions. Introduction Metropolitan Police to Close Half of Front Desks Amid Budget Pressures The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) is preparing to shut down nearly half of its police station front desks across London as part of a cost-cutting strategy, citing growing budget constraints and operational

Which political parties may gain from a reduced voting age? Government Plans to Reduce Voting Age to 16 The UK government has announced plans to reduce the voting age from 18 to 16 before the next general election. Ministers argue that this reform will help engage young people in politics earlier and allow them to

Is there a winning formula behind crafting successful campaign slogans? In every election season, amid the posters, debates, and policy promises, one element consistently stands out: the campaign slogan. Short, punchy, and memorable, a slogan distills a candidate’s entire platform into a few carefully chosen words. But what makes a political slogan truly effective? Why

Starmer and Macron urge calm and patience amid global restlessness. Introduction Under growing political pressure, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron recently appeared together at a joint press conference, signaling a rare moment of alignment between two of Europe’s most embattled leaders. Both facing intense scrutiny at home and trailing

Artists receive funding to explore and advance their innovative creative projects. Introduction ArtHouse Jersey, a leading community-driven arts charity, has announced the recipients of its latest development grants—part of a quarterly initiative aimed at supporting local artists through funding, mentorship, and infrastructure. The scheme is designed to help creatives develop their careers, pursue innovative projects,

Trump’s proposed pharma tariffs could disrupt global trade, raising drug prices and impacting India, Australia. What’s Being Proposed? Former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a bold and controversial tariff initiative aimed at reshoring pharmaceutical production. According to multiple sources, the proposal includes a phased rollout of tariffs on pharmaceutical imports—starting with lower rates

Student receives global recognition with prestigious international architecture award win. James Langlois, an architecture student originally from Guernsey, has won the highly coveted EU Mies Van Der Rohe Young Talent Open 2025 award, marking a major milestone in his budding career. The award was presented during a prestigious ceremony in Venice, celebrating the world’s most

Ahier named new chair of the parliamentary privileges oversight committee today. Table of Contents Introduction Deputy Steve Ahier has officially stepped into his new role as Chair of the Privileges and Procedures Committee (PPC), a significant parliamentary body in Jersey that plays a pivotal role in overseeing the workings of the States Assembly and shaping