UK
MPs Raise Concerns Over Cyberthreats From China
On April 26, a former Parliamentary researcher was ordered not to contact MPs after being charged with spying for China. Recently MPs raised concerns over threats to the UK’s cybersecurity from the Chinese regime. NTD discussed this more with the deputy chair of the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission, Benedict Rogers.
UNRWA Review Minimises Agency’s Involvement in Terror: Analyst
A review into UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, found neutrality issues among its employees. The agency provides health care, aid, and education for Palestinians, but there are concerns about its ties to terrorist groups. Following allegations by Israel that 12 UNRWA staff participated in Hamas’s Oct. 7 terrorist attack, the UNRWA review identified […]
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (April 26)
The world’s first personalised cancer jabs go on trial in the UK giving hope for cancer patients. A former British parliamentary researcher is ordered not to contact MPs after being charged with spying for Beijing. We talk about the threats to our security from the Chinese regime. Both the United States and NATO warn China […]
2 Military Horses That Broke Free and Ran Loose Across London Are in Serious Condition
LONDON—Two military horses that bolted and ran miles through the streets of London after being spooked by construction noise and tossing their riders were in serious condition Thursday after undergoing operations, a U.K. government official said. The animals were among a group of four horses that broke free during routine exercises Wednesday near Buckingham Palace […]
We Have Forgotten the Belief System That Made Britain Great: Andrea Williams
NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Andrea Williams, CEO of Christian Concern & the Christian Legal Centre, to talk about the difficulties of upholding belief when the world – and the church – has gone woke, and the legal battles faced by those who are punished for their faith.
Scotland Pauses Puberty Blockers
Following a major review into children’s gender services, Scotland recently paused prescribing puberty blockers to new patients. NTD spoke with Peter Williams, director of the Family Education Trust, on how a Labour government might implement the review by Dr. Hilary Cass.
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (April 25)
First Minister Humza Yousaf faces a vote of no confidence after his party abandoned its powersharing with the Scottish Greens. Child alcohol use in England tops a global league, with girls in the UK drinking, smoking, and vaping more than boys in a concerning trend. We discuss potential challenges for a Labour government implementing the […]
New Scottish Offshore Wind Farm May Cost £500 Million per Year in Subsidies
Scotland is set to host the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm, Green Volt, featuring up to 35 turbines and generating 560 megawatts of energy. NTD interviewed Net Zero Watch director Andrew Montford about concerns over the project’s cost to consumers, particularly after a 15-year delay in the Scottish government’s Net Zero targets led the […]
Teenage Girl Arrested After a Student and 2 Teachers Were Stabbed at a School in Wales
LONDON—A teenage girl was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Wednesday after stabbing a student and two teachers at a secondary school in Wales, police said. The three victims were expected to survive their wounds after being taken to a hospital following the attack at Amman Valley School in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, Dyfed-Powys Police said. “A […]
Potential TikTok Ban Approved in US, Could UK Follow Suit?
The U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid package on Tuesday. Within it, senators approved a bill forcing TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to sell its U.S. assets. NTD takes a look at the possibility of a similar move in the UK.
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (April 24)
A report suggests the student loan system is open to fraud. It means students may be missing out on a good university education while taxpayers foot the bill. The United States takes a step toward banning video app TikTok if the company isn’t sold by its Chinese owner. A former Labour minister tells us about […]
Student Finance System Open to Fraud From Franchised Higher Education Providers
MPs have warned a lack of government oversight has left the student loan system open to fraud and abuse. The Public Accounts Committee said franchised higher education providers create “risks” for taxpayers and students, with education suffering and money being squandered.
The Science Simply Does Not Support the Ridiculous Hysteria Around Climate At All: Martin Durkin
NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with film-maker Martin Durkin, director of ‘Climate the Movie’. Martin talks about overcoming censorship to bring his film to millions, why challenging the climate agenda is so taboo, and the new class of people that push environmentalism.
Boat Deaths ‘Underscore’ Need for Deterrent: Sunak
A 7-year-old girl and four adults recently lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel in an unusually overcrowded boat. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called it a tragic incident that underscores the need for the Rwanda scheme.
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (April 23)
The Rwanda bill is now due to become law, but ministers are still braced for legal challenges. Five people, including a 7-year-old girl, died while attempting to cross the English Channel as over 100 people squeezed into a single boat. Voters will head to the polls to elect local councillors and mayors in what’s seen […]
Local Elections 2024: Voters Head to the Polls for May Elections
The results of the upcoming local elections in May are seen as the final test of what voters think before the general election expected later this year. In the upcoming May local elections in England, voters will choose councilors and mayors, including reelection bids from politicians like London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Greater Manchester Mayor […]
UK Prime Minister Announces Defence Spending Will Increase to 2.5 Percent by 2030
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has committed the UK to spending 2.5 percent of its GDP on defence by 2030, the biggest increase in defence spending in a generation. The prime minister made the pledge during a visit to Poland on Tuesday, confirming the defence budget would receive an additional £75 billion over the next six […]
Successful Migrant Legal Bids May Lend Weight to Calls for ECHR Exit
A 7-year-old girl and four adults recently died crossing the English Channel in an unusually overcrowded boat. The prime minister has called it a tragic incident that underscores the need for the Rwanda scheme. Despite the Rwanda Bill now set to become law, ministers are still bracing for legal challenges.
Germany, UK Charge 5 Spies From China: Reports
Five people allegedly spying for the Chinese communist regime have been uncovered in Europe. On Monday, both Germany and the UK reported their investigations, accusing the suspects of breaching government secrets and intellectual property which could aid the Chinese military.