Downing Street said the government “remains deeply concerned” about the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. We hear more from supporters of the weekend’s peaceful appeal.

Falun Gong practitioners paraded through London to mark 25 years of persecution by the Chinese Communist Party, calling for freedom of belief and an end to the regime’s repressive campaign against them.  

Downing Street said the UK government is “deeply concerned” as the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China has lasted for 25 years. Benedict Rogers, co-founder and deputy chair of the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission, said the persecution of the spiritual practice shows the communist regime can not be a reliable business partner, and […]

Soon-to-be-installed “rain gardens” have created an uproar in a vibrant Islington community. It’s part of a council project aiming to improve the area, but locals say they would rather the money be spent on problems the community actually wants to be solved.  

British agriculture produces around 10 percent of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, it’s become an area of focus for Net Zero climate policies. Climate Debate UK co-founder Ben Pile spoke with NTD about the impact this has on farming.  

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins recently said every MP should be concerned that the NHS has been captured by ideology, as she gave a statement on the Cass Review. She criticised her shadow counterpart for contributing to a toxic debate on gender identity but stopped short of committing to a public inquiry into the ideological capture […]

NTD spoke with Catherine Perez-Shakdam, executive director at the Forum for Foreign Relations, for an analysis of the Iranian regime’s attack on Israel.  

London Mayor Sadiq Khan pledged not to expand London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone into a “pay-per-mile” scheme if he returns to office after May’s election. But in January 2022, he said that pay-per-mile is “inevitable,” although he added the technology is not there to go ahead with it yet. NTD spoke with Ben Pile, Climate […]

The European Court of Human Rights climate case ruled in favour of eight elderly women who argued inaction by the Swiss government meant climate change was impacting their human right to a private and family life. The impact of this landmark case is expected to be felt across Europe and the UK. NTD spoke to […]

A survey commissioned by The Henry Jackson Society is raising significant concerns over radicalization in the UK. The survey found that only 1 in 4 Muslims believe the Hamas terrorist group committed rape and murder in their attack on Israel, and highlights how university graduates are more likely to hold extreme views. We spoke to […]

A landmark ruling on climate change could have widespread repercussions in the UK and across Europe. The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Switzerland has violated the human rights of it’s citizens by failing to protect them from climate change. The ruling could set a precedent in domestic courts.

Five anti-ULEZ protesters were arrested on Saturday during a protest near London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s house. The five were released on bail with no charges pending further enquiries. NTD’s Malcolm Hudson spoke to them at Charing Cross Police Station after their release on Saturday night.  

Five anti-ULEZ protesters were arrested on Saturday during a protest near London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s house. Police arrested the five protesters after the crowd was asked to disperse and a smoke flare was set off by an unknown person.  

London has seen increasing knife crime in recent years, with a peak of nearly 16,000 incidents in the year before the pandemic. A vigil outside City Hall highlighted this in a silent tribute, displaying every one of the 160 young lives lost. But these are not just statistics: They are individuals, with their own lives […]

A new documentary undoes the claim there is a scientific consensus on man-made climate change. The film “Climate: The Movie” features some of the most prestigious names in science, who emphatically agree on one central point: there is no climate crisis emergency and the push to declare one is about power, control, and money. NTD […]

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended selling arms to Israel amid calls to stop exports. It follows the deaths of 3 British aid workers by an Israeli air strike in Gaza. Labour has urged the government to publish legal advice it may have on possible breaches of international law.  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak remains confident he can ‘stop the boats,’ despite record arrivals in the first three months of the year. Nearly 800 people crossed the English Channel in small boats over the Easter weekend, bringing the total number of arrivals this year to over 5,000. NTD interviewed individuals in London to gather their […]

The Scottish government’s controversial new “Hate Crime” law has come into effect. The legislation widens the number of protected characteristics, and creates a new crime of “stirring up hatred.” But the law has come under heavy scrutiny over how it may interact with the reporting of non-crime hate incidents—which critics say will stifle free speech.

The government recently announced £200 million ($250 million) of investment to secure the nuclear industry. It’s hoped this will create tens of thousands of jobs in the Cumbrian home of the nuclear submarine program. But the nuclear minister said the government is running to catch up on what should have been done years ago. The […]

The announcement of Chinese state-backed “malicious” cyber attacks on parliamentarians and the electoral commission has brought renewed focus on China’s influence in the UK. MPs have been targeted by China with harassment, impersonation, and attempted spying.  

Farmers say they’re being undercut and priced out of the market by substandard imports. On March 25, dozens of tractors surrounded parliament to raise concerns over the nation’s food security. One farmer told NTD some of the imports even claim to be British-made.  

MPs from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China demand stricter measures against Beijing following the government’s revelation of China’s responsibility for cyber attacks on the UK. NTD spoke with conservative MP Tim Loughton, who said trade mustn’t trump human rights and that the government must recognise the threat posed by the Chinese communist regime.  

Flights to Rwanda under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s flagship immigration policy could face delays until July due to an upcoming election in the East African nation. NTD spoke with Sir John Curtice, professor of politics and polling expert, on how the Rwanda plan affects voters and what impact the political party Reform UK will have […]

Beijing is accused of targeting the UK’s elections watchdog. The prime minister says the UK is taking measures to protect itself from the threat. MPs call for tougher action against Beijing, saying trade mustn’t trump human rights, nor threaten national security. The Kremlin has said that no country is immune to terrorism after nearly 140 […]

Russian airstrikes plunge Ukrainians into darkness and hit the largest dam in Zaporizhzhia. Politicians and football fans react to Nike’s new design of England’s football shirt. Hong Kong Watch tells us the region’s national security law completely destroys the little freedom left in the former British colony. Visitors and tourists enjoy blooming almond trees in […]

The UN Human Rights office says Hong Kong’s new national security law is deeply troubling and is a regressive step for human rights in the former British colony. NTD spoke to Hong Kong Watch CEO Benedict Rogers for insight.  

Governor Andrew Bailey has said things are “moving in the right direction” as the Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold. British aid to China has fallen by 90 percent over the last five years. But a watchdog warns there is less transparency about how the money is spent. A migrant was found stabbed […]

The Rwanda Bill returned to the House of Lords for another parliamentary showdown. NTD spoke with Epoch Times journalist Joseph Robertson for his understanding of the Prime Minister’s flagship policy and rumors of a potential Tory leadership challenge.  

Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith revealed the Foreign Office has “indefinitely” paused targeted sanctions against Chinese officials. He raised his concerns as MPs condemned Hong Kong legislators for passing a new national security law, which grants authorities more powers to quash dissent.  

Senior officials from around the world are concerned about the threat of artificial intelligence used to interfere with democracy through deep fakes and misinformation. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden joined senior officials at the Seoul Summit for democracy, aiming to establish a groundbreaking global compact countering deceptive AI use in foreign elections.

Russian President Vladimir Putin achieved his expected victory in Russia’s presidential election on Sunday, cementing his grip on power in the country for a further six years. Stepan Stepanenko, the director of political consulting firm Forward Strategy, gave NTD his analysis of Russian geopolitics.  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is guaranteed another six-year term after his landslide victory. Hear his comments on Ukraine, late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and China in our series of reports. A Russia analyst tells us recent developments reveal Mr. Putin’s goal was always to occupy Ukraine. Critics warn government plans to regulate environmental, social, and […]

The government has introduced a new definition of ‘extremism’ targeting groups that will be restricted from government funding and ministerial meetings. Critics caution that while addressing rising extremism is crucial, the broader scope of the new definition threatens freedom of speech, worship, and protest. NTD spoke with writer and commentator Momus Najmi, who suggests that […]

A Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme in London was recently suspended after it caused increased congestion on roads. NTD spoke to Together Association Co-Founder Alan Miller on the pushback against LTNs happening across the country.  

In London, a low-traffic neighbourhood scheme was suspended due to increased road congestion. Bus users reported a 3-mile journey taking two hours, prompting Lambeth Council to consider reinstating the scheme under better conditions.

The new definition of extremism will ban groups that promote an ideology based on violence, hatred, or intolerance from getting government funding and meeting ministers. A writer and commentator tells us the government just needs to act on its definition of extremism. Scotland will soon see a new hate crime law, which may have people […]

The UK government has committed to building new gas power stations, while still pushing the Net Zero agenda forwards. Head of policy at Net Zero Watch, Harry Wilkinson, told NTD that while gas power will help prevent blackouts, Labour’s plan to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2030 will inevitably be cancelled.

Amidst reports of increasing Islamophobia in the UK and a surge in death threats against MPs during regular pro-Palestine protests, the British government has pledged to spend £117 million to safeguard British Muslims. NTD spoke with Catherine Perez–Shakdam, director of a political consultancy firm Forward Strategy Ltd, said the British government is not addressing radicalism. […]

Conservative MPs strongly criticize Lee Anderson for joining the Reform Party, fearing it boosts Labour’s chances. Anderson was suspended by the conservatives for remarks he made about the “Islamification” of London.

Concerns arise over indoctrination becoming the new normal in Scottish schools. We speak to the Scottish Union for Education. A gathering on Mother’s Day is showing solidarity with the more than 100 hostages held by the terrorist group Hamas. Oppenheimer’s Oscar wins bring hope in Japan that it will raise awareness about the devastating effects […]

In Scotland, educators, authors, and commentators express concerns over the normalization of indoctrination in schools. The Scottish Union for Education addressed these worries at a recent conference in Glasgow, with NTD interviewing their chairperson and senior lecturer in Sociology and Criminology, Stuart Waiton, for an in-depth examination.

Convicted traders, set to appeal charges for rigging the benchmark Libor interest rate, present new evidence hinting at a potential miscarriage of justice. NTD spoke with Andrew Verity, an accomplished author and journalist renowned for exposing the Libor scandal and documenting his findings in a book.

Traders jailed over a financial scandal appeal their convictions. They say they were used as scapegoats in the 2008 financial crash. On International Women’s Day, Ireland votes on whether to scrap references to a woman’s “life within the home” from the country’s constitution. European industries grapple with soaring energy costs and fading competitiveness. A geopolitician […]

The Chancellor’s Spring Budget brought a 2 percent pre-election cut to the National Insurance rate, but also set out £19 billion in tax rises planned for after the election. Economist and fund manager, Daniel Lacalle, said the budget looks like an appeal to Labour voters and lost an opportunity to cut spending.  

A new report warns how the timeframe for Net Zero by 2050 is unrealistic and comes with an astronomical price tag. The report’s author Gordon Hughes, a former World Bank adviser and current Professor of Economics at the University of Edinburgh, says the Net Zero economy is a wartime economy—it would see British citizens taxed […]

MPs call for the Post Office to be removed from compensation schemes over the Horizon IT scandal. An economist tells us the Spring Budget was a “missed opportunity” with unnecessary tax rises. From Thursday, Europeans can choose where to download iPhone apps and how their personal online data is used. The U.S. election is drawing […]

More than 400 immigrants arrived in the UK on small boats on Monday, marking the busiest day for channel crossings so far this year. It follows major setbacks for the Rwanda Bill in the House of Lords, as well as a new partnership between Britain and France.  

George Galloway has been sworn in as Rochdale’s newest MP. We dive into some of Galloway’s key views and ties—on Israel, communism, and China.  

A U.N. spokesperson said they expect to receive materials from Israel soon about the accusations that staff from the U.N. Palestinian Refugee Agency (UNRWA) took part in the Hamas Oct. 7 attack. NTD’s Malcolm Hudson spoke to former UNRWA General Counsel James Lindsay, for more insight into the agency.

With calls for euthanasia to be debated in the British parliament, the group Care Not Killing highlights how assisted suicide safeguards were quickly eroded in Canada, leading to death being offered as a ‘solution’ to mental health problems. Spokesman Alistair Thompson says there’s a growing body of evidence that laws allowing euthanasia can lead to […]

NTD interviews Marina Litvinenko, widow of Alexander Litvinenko, highlighting her perspective on how victory in the Ukraine war serves as a means for the Russian opposition to challenge Putin’s regime.

NTD spoke with Catherine Perez-Shakdam, director of a political consultancy firm, Forward Strategy Ltd, who gave her analysis on the death threats to MPs following calls for a Gaza ceasefire in Parliament.  

Amid death threats faced by MPs over their positions on the Israel-Hamas conflict, NTD interviewed Londoners to gauge their perspectives. Londoners affirm the importance of the right to protest in democracy but express concerns about pressuring MPs with threats of violence for political goals, emphasizing the potential dangers of descending into mob rule.

Rochdale, a town in North-East Manchester, faces controversies as Labour’s candidate is expelled. Socialist George Galloway runs a pro-Gaza campaign amid calls for a local representative. NTD spoke with Rochdale citizens for their views.

Amidst the second anniversary of the conflict, Ukrainian refugees in the UK express aspirations of returning home. NTD spoke with Kenneth Nowakowski, bishop at the Ukrainian catholic cathedral, for insights into the community.

Lord Walney, the government’s political violence adviser, suggested that the police should be empowered to disperse protests considered threatening. Walney emphasized that the “aggressive intimidation of MPs” by “mobs” is being wrongly perceived as an “expression of democracy.”

A recent study revealed that the UK’s tax policies for families with one stay-at-home parent are notably stricter compared to other major nations. NTD interviewed Samantha Callan, director and co-founder of the Family Hubs Network, for additional insights.

The UK has become the first country to impose sanctions in response to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death. We take a closer look at Yulia Navalnaya, who has vowed to continue the fight for a “Free Russia.” We’re at the high court as Julian Assange’s lawyers try to stop his extradition to the United […]

Teachers are reviewing new guidance for banning phones in schools. It’s been welcomed by the education secretary, but a teaching union says it won’t have any effect. NTD spoke with Chris McGovern, former headteacher and current chair of the Campaign for Real Education, who said he banned phones 15 years ago in his school.  

Baroness Chakrabarti dropped her amendment to the Rwanda bill that would give the UN High Commissioner for Refugees a crucial role in determining if Rwanda is a safe country. It follows responses that the amendment would outsource the UK’s responsibility to tackle illegal immigration to an unelected body.  

Many donors ceased funding for the UN aid agency UNRWA following allegations that 12 of its employees participated in the October 7th terrorist attack by Hamas. A former UNRWA official asserted that the organization requires scrutiny and must take decisive action to eliminate any association with terrorists.

Members of the House of Lords raised concerns over protections for trafficking and modern slavery victims in the Rwanda Bill, should the victims be deported to the African nation. However, the British government says there are safeguards for this in the Rwanda Treaty.  

Keir Starmer insists the Tories are to blame for Labour ditching their flagship £28-billion-per-year green spending pledge. But Labour aren’t the only ones backpedaling on Net Zero ambitions—the Conservatives and several other European political parties and governments have made similar shifts. Climate Debate UK co-founder Ben Pile says none of the British government’s climate policies […]

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald has said a referendum on Irish unity will be held before 2030. This would see citizens of Northern Ireland voting on leaving the United Kingdom and, if the vote is successful, rejoining the rest of Ireland under one government. McDonald’s call for a referendum follows the appointment of Michelle […]

Net Zero Watch’s recent report exposed flaws in official 2050 UK electric grid cost estimates, indicating significant underestimations. Andrew Montford, director of the campaign group, cautions that striving for Net Zero objectives could lead to households facing an extra 8,000 pounds.

King Charles has begun treatment for cancer after it was discovered during a recent hospital procedure. Buckingham Palace said the King has remained “wholly positive,” and that he chose to share his diagnosis in the hopes of improving understanding for people affected by cancer.  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called it a “historic day” for Northern Ireland as devolved government returned to the region, signaling the end of a 2-year deadlock. With the Stormont government up and running, Ministers are focusing on Westminster’s £3-billion pay package to get the public sector back in order.

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron recently suggested Britain could recognise a Palestinian state as a way to help achieve peace in the region. But serious questions remain over the impact this would have on the long-term safety of Israelis. The director of Palestinian Media Watch tells us education under the Palestinian Authority is geared toward hatred […]

A recent survey says one in eight people in the UK have borrowed money in the last year to make ends meet and that 40 percent of people are finding it difficult to keep up with household bills. But when NTD’s Malcolm Hudson spoke to people in London, he found not everyone is in a […]

Trade barriers between the UK mainland and Northern Ireland are set to be removed as part of a deal to restore the devolved government in the region. And while the EU will examine the deal in the coming days and weeks, the review process is not expected to present any difficulties. NTD’s Malcolm Hudson has […]

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has recently given its endorsement to a deal aiming to restore Northern Ireland’s devolved government, according to party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. The deal, part of a broader legislative package in Westminster, seeks to eliminate checks on goods between mainland UK and Northern Ireland. Despite not achieving all of their […]

Audiences were left enchanted after Shen Yun‘s opening weekend in London. The classical Chinese dance company aims to revive traditional Chinese culture—one that can’t be seen in China today. “It was absolutely amazing—beautiful. It really spoke to my soul,” said the CEO of a specialist occupational therapy company, Christina Olabode.  “It touches that part of […]

Declining birthrates pose a growing concern in developed nations, spanning Europe to South Korea and Japan. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics reveals the United Kingdom’s lowest birth rate in twenty years, well below replacement levels. NTD interviewed London residents, a considerable number of whom continue to express their desire for children.

A decision to bring out a digital pound could be made as early as 2025. Despite gathering over 50,000 responses in a consultation, the Bank of England and the government remain undecided.  

In a parliamentary debate on January 22, Richard Foord, Liberal Democrat MP, accused major supermarkets of operating akin to a cartel, asserting exploitative practices against farmers. The allegations center on unfair pricing, with concerns raised about the challenges farmers face due to the collective behavior of these retailers.

British farmers are calling on MPs to toughen regulations to protect them from unfair treatment by supermarkets. Nearly half of farmers say it’s likely they will go out of business in the next 12 months. Many blame supermarkets as a leading threat to their livelihoods.  

Rishi Sunak, the British prime minister is facing his next Rwanda bill battle in the House of Lords. Many peers have already expressed deep unease about the plan, but Mr. Sunak has warned the lords against blocking the “will of the people.”  

On January 17, in a pivotal moment at the heart of Parliament, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan encountered uncertainty as a crucial vote loomed. A minority of vocal Tories passionately sought to fortify the Rwanda bill as the Prime Minister took the floor, responding to inquiries from Sir Keir Starmer and other critics.

NTD investigates the factors shaping Londoners’ voting choices this election year, offering diverse insights into public sentiment.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a Tory revolt over his Rwanda plan, with senior conservatives demanding changes to the Rwanda bill. Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick warned the government, strengthening the Rwanda plan represents the last opportunity to make sure it is a strong deterrent to illegal immigration.  

Surprising revelation as Nitazenes, akin to Fentanyl, trace their origin to China, posing a new threat in the United Kingdom. The unexpected influx sparks concerns about the scope of this emerging crisis. To learn more about the spread of Nitazene in the U.K., NTD spoke to Michael Linnell, coordinator of U.K. and Ireland Drugwatch.  

In this special report, NTD investigates Nitazenes, potent synthetic opioids recently associated with numerous deaths in the United Kingdom. These substances are on the rise, detected not only in black market pharmaceutical drugs but also mixed into illegal drug supplies. NTD spoke with Jeffrey Singer, senior fellow at Cato Institute, about the history of this […]

NTD spoke with the founder of the McLeod Centre for Learning and ex-vice chair of the National Handwriting Association, Amanda McLeod, about how typing in exams could affect students in the U.K.  

The world’s largest ever off-shore wind farm—Hornsea 3—has been greenlighted and is set to be built off the U.K. coast in the North Sea. But there are concerns about how this project will affect both energy prices and marine life in the area. NTD’s Malcolm Hudson spoke to the director of Net Zero Watch, Andrew […]

Plans to more than double the family visa income requirement to around 39,000 pounds (about $50,000) have been watered down, with the government now set to implement this change in steps, rather than all in one go.

Medical professionals joined demonstrators supporting Palestine outside a U.S. tech company’s London office. The company, Palantir, secured a contract to supply new NHS software. However, protesters expressed criticism over Palantir’s connections with the Israeli government.

Now that it’s coming to the end of the year, it’s a good time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. Be that through significant experiences or life lessons learned, or perhaps by setting specific resolutions or broader goals, as well as cherishing the things you have and the people you […]

The government’s strategy to decarbonize the economy includes introducing a new import tax aimed at creating market parity. While certain British businesses currently adhere to carbon taxation, other nations might not enforce comparable levies. Andrew Montford, Director of Net Zero Watch, informed NTD that this levy will simply escalate prices for UK residents.  

NTD spoke to Harry Wilkinson, head of policy at Net Zero Watch, for his perspective on key pledges that emerged from the COP-28 climate summit. He contends that nuclear’s perceived danger is unfair, noting fewer accidents and deaths compared to most other technologies.  

At the closure of the Climate Summit COP-28, consensus emerged among almost 200 countries to diminish the reliance on fossil fuels, marking a historic first for COP agreements. However, certain national leaders advocated more stringent language regarding fossil fuel usage within the pact.  

Anti-semitism is on the rise in Britain, with reports of a 5-fold increase in anti-semitic incidents following the terrorist attack in Israel on October 7th compared to the same period last year. But some say identity politics is influencing public reaction to the Israel-Hamas war. NTD spoke with Alka Sehgal Cuthbert,  director of the grassroots […]

Tory MPs aligned on the party’s right are pressuring Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to amend the Rwanda bill, citing its susceptibility to legal challenges. With a vote scheduled for Nov. 12, the bill’s fate hangs in the balance—contingent on potential Conservative rebellion.  

This Christmas, we’re well past the lockdowns and past last winter’s economic woes. NTD took an amble down London’s Oxford Street to see what people plan to spend on their loved ones this season.  

The Prime Minister stood firm in support of the government’s recently ratified treaty to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda. Meanwhile, the Labour leader derided the plan in parliament, labeling it an expensive “gimmick” that lacks progress. NTD spoke with Peter Walsh, a senior researcher at the Migration Observatory at Oxford University, for his analysis  

Questions surrounding the extent of state knowledge about our spending patterns and its authority to regulate our expenditures have emerged due to the digital pound. Complexity science professor Andrea Baronchelli, in conversation with NTD, highlighted that the debate remains largely unaddressed within our society.

A committee of MPs said it’s unclear whether the benefits of a “Britcoin” or a fully digital pound outweigh the risks, highlighting privacy issues and the risk of future authoritarianism. But the committee says they still support the continued development of the United Kingdom’s digital currency.  

A recent report suggests UK universities are over-reliant on Chinese funding, specifically, Chinese military-linked funding. The report’s author, the director of defence and security at Civitas, Robert Clark, says it raises serious risks for national security. NTD’s Malcolm Hudson spoke with him earlier.  

The prime minister said he’s not controlled by climate “zealots” as he reaffirmed his plans to achieve net zero. World leaders met at COP28, the climate conference in Dubai, on the opening day of the summit. NTD takes us through some key points raised.  

A recent survey indicates that two-thirds of adults support the government’s initiative to gradually eliminate tobacco sales, implying that current 14-year-olds will never have the legal option to purchase tobacco. Malcolm Hudson from NTD interviewed London residents to gather their perspectives on this plan.  

New figures show net migration into the U.K. hit a record 745,000 in 2022. Rishi Sunak is facing calls from tory MP’s to “act now” to bring numbers down. The home secretary says the government needs to eliminate exploitation of the visa system. NTD’s Malcolm Hudson has more.