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.

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 […]

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he still has confidence in the head of the Metropolitan Police, but said Sir Mark Rowley needs to rebuild the trust of the Jewish community after criticism of how the police treated a Jewish man at a pro-Palestinian march. The prime minister said the first Rwanda flight carrying asylum seekers […]

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently said Britain’s biggest police force needs to rebuild the trust of the Jewish community. It comes after calls for the head of London’s Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, to quit because of how police treated a Jewish man at a pro-Palestinian march.  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets out major changes to the welfare system as nearly 3 million working-age Britons are on long-term sick leave. Reports indicate Israel struck back at Iran early Friday morning. Uproar in a vibrant community in reaction to a council scheme: Locals say the money should be used to fix problems they […]

Practitioners of the spiritual practice Falun Gong will be holding peaceful protests across the world in the coming days, coming up to 25 years since the April 25 appeal in China. That’s when around 10,000 practitioners gathered in Beijing to appeal for their freedom to believe. Former vice president of the European Parliament Edward Mcmillan-Scott […]

A website that helped fraudsters scam tens of thousands of people has been taken down, in one of the biggest fraud investigations in UK history. The UK and United States impose new sanctions on Iran, in the wake of the attack on Israel. We talk about the generational gap in home ownership. The deputy prime […]

A recent survey shows a generational gap in home ownership, with fewer people following in their parent’s footsteps and buying their own homes. NTD spoke with the CEO of the consumer group HomeOwners Alliance about what’s changed in the UK housing market.  

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is calling for England and Northern Ireland to ban the smacking of children. It would follow Scotland and Wales, where striking a child is illegal. Pediatricians say the current law in England and Northern Ireland is dangerously vague. Alistair Thompson from the Be Reasonable campaign told NTD […]

On April 16, police dramatically intervened to shut down a National Conservatism conference in Brussels. However, an emergency court ruling at 2 a.m. the following day allowed the event to proceed. NTD heard from the organisation that supported the legal challenge in the highest court in Belgium, Lois McLatchie Miller from ADF International.  

NTD heard from Lucy Marsh, communications manager for the Family Education Trust, about Dr. Hilary Cass’s landmark report on NHS gender services and what impact it’s likely to have going forward.  

World leaders condemn Iran’s drone and missile attack on Israel. The prime minister urges restraint on both sides. A political analyst tells us Iran’s attack changes everything in the Middle East—pivoting relationships that, just weeks ago, heavily criticised Israel. The Rwanda bill’s path through Parliament continues, as a record of more than 530 immigrants crossed […]

The Post Office Inquiry has heard a former managing director did not realise he was the head of a prosecuting authority for more than three years. Alan Cook told the inquiry he did not ask questions on the matter until he saw an article in Computer Weekly in May, 2009. China is allegedly flooding Britain […]

Many politicians use the social media site TikTok despite security concerns over its links to the Chinese communist regime. NTD spoke with Roger Garside, author and former diplomat, about the security concerns of TikTok.

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has come under pressure as she tries to defend the increase in NHS waiting times since PM Rishi Sunak came into office. A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman. The woman was stabbed to death as she pushed her baby in a pram in Bradford […]

The NHS review into so-called “gender care” for children who say they are suffering from gender confusion says children have been let down by gender service, a lack of research and evidence in treatments. NTD spoke to Stephanie Davis, director of Transgender Trend, for her takeaways on the review on gender identity services by Dr. […]

A major review found ideology has directed children’s gender care, rather than care being directed by principles of paediatrics and mental health. A former MP accuses the Post Office of “stringing MPs along” to cover up issues with the Horizon system and protect the company’s existence. A poll found only one in four Muslims believe […]

Analysis by Pesticide Action Network UK finds food items contain long-lasting PFAS chemicals—known as “forever chemicals.” We have more from its policy officer, Nick Mole.

A landmark ruling finds human rights are violated by the climate inaction of the Swiss government—a judgement that could have far-reaching consequences across Europe and the UK. Labour sets out plans to crack down on tax dodgers, hoping to raise billions to fund the NHS and school breakfasts. The man hunted for stabbing a woman […]

NTD discussed Scotland’s new hate crime law with Harry Miller, former police officer and founder of Fair Cop.  

We have exclusive coverage of five arrests at a ULEZ protest near London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s house. The Post Office minister says those responsible for the Horizon IT scandal “should go to jail.” The Post Office inquiry resumes this week. Players of the Wales women’s rugby team find new concussion tracking tech helpful to follow […]

As the U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China, we’re bringing in former diplomat and author of “China Coup,” Roger Garside, for his analysis on what could come next for U.S.–China relations.

London has seen rising knife crime, 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 young life lost. It’s a total of 160. But these are not just statistics. They were individuals with their own lives and stories. The Israeli military […]

Lawyer and CEO of Art Recovery International Christopher A. Maranello to discuss the latest news about the British Museum thefts.  

A new documentary featuring leading experts says the push to declare a climate emergency is about more than the environment. We speak to the producer. We discuss the latest on the British Museum thefts. An art recovery CEO says the museum failed in its obligations. Ukraine lowers its age of conscription under the continued strain […]

Polling expert and politics professor Sir John Curtice says the new Scottish hate crime law is causing controversy for all political parties, and not just within the Scottish National Party.

A teacher in Swindon has lost his tribunal case after he got the sack for refusing to affirm the chosen male gender of a 17-year-old girl. The girl’s friend made a complaint after former maths teacher Kevin Lister questioned her decision to transition to live as a boy.

NTD spoke with Kate Coleman, director of Keep Prisons Single Sex, about the uncertainties surrounding the policing of the newly implemented hate crime law in Scotland.    

Sarah Pederson, professor at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, gives her insights on the new hate crime law that’s now come into force in Scotland.  

It’s been a roller coaster 12 months for Humza Yousaf, who’s been First Minister of Scotland for a year. We look at some of his highs and lows—and what the ratings say—with professor of politics and polling expert Sir John Curtice.  

Scotland rolls out a hate crime law that raises serious concerns for free speech and the future job prospects of those accused of hate. Northern Ireland’s leaders say they want stability and cohesion following the shock resignation of DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. Households may see boosts to their income as a new tax year […]

This week, it emerged that Chinese state-run cyber hackers were behind a global operation targeting millions of people, including politicians and journalists in the UK and the United States. Next, we discuss why this is significant with Mark Sabah, director of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation.  

New evidence reveals the Post Office knew subpostmasters may be blameless but continued to fight them in court regardless. Net Zero Watch tells us the increasing reliance on renewables means it’s very difficult to get anybody to invest in nuclear. A Muslim teenager is awarded with a medal for saving over a hundred lives during […]

A general election is expected this year, and local elections will take place in May. Epoch Times reporter Joseph Robertson discusses what could come next for the Tories.  

“Levelling up” is a good ambition, says Sir Keir Starmer, as he launches his local election campaign in Dudley. We discuss which way people might vote in the next general election. Politicians and police have raised concerns over Scotland’s hate crime law, claiming it could lead to a chilling of free speech. Smaller chocolate shops […]

The UK has officially attributed a major cyberattack to China—an attack that compromised the personal data of around 40 million British voters. NTD discussed how concerned we should be with security specialist Will Geddes.

Rowers of the coming Oxbridge Boat Race are warned not to jump into the River Thames. It comes as new data reveals the extent of sewerage released into British waterways. We discuss the security implications for voters after Beijing’s cyber hack on 40 million people’s personal data. Threats of a mass shooting and bomb attack […]

A cabinet minister has described China as a “security threat,” as the British government comes under increasing pressure to change its official position on China. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden appeared to suggest China could soon be officially declared a “threat.” Julian Assange faces a further wait to find out whether he can appeal his […]

The European Union is advancing its first legislation to prohibit the entry of products made through forced labor into the European single market without specific mention of China. NTD spoke with Mark Sabah, director of the Committee for Freedom for Hong Kong Foundation, to discuss the implications of this new agreement.

New research shows a growing number of parents are now choosing home education because they feel the school system cannot meet the needs of their children. The findings are due to be published by the home education charity, Education Otherwise, in the coming days. The chair, Wendy Charles-Warner, says more than half of the parents […]

At the end of last week, the Prime Minister warned against the “poison” of extremism. It comes amid political tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. In his speech, he also described the victory of George Galloway in the Rochdale by-election as “beyond alarming.” NTD discussed this with the co-founder of Ourfight.uk Mark Birbeck.  

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak claimed the UK economy is getting “on the right track” as speculation continues to mount over any tax cuts in the government’s budget. The Kremlin alleges German armed forces were plotting a potential attack on Crimea. But Germany is calling it misinformation. Ukraine is increasingly using domestic-produced weapons and military equipment […]

The foreign secretary this week warned Hong Kong authorities to reconsider enacting a new law—known as Article 23. It has deepened concerns over the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong. NTD discussed this further with author and former British diplomat, Roger Garside.

Welsh farmers are hoping government ministers will change their minds on the planned subsidy scheme for farmers. It would reward farmers for meeting environmental targets, rather than growing food. The Welsh labour government says the scheme is needed to tackle climate change. Earlier, the First Minister for Wales Mark Drakeford told NTD what he would […]

The Welsh section of the UK’s COVID-19 inquiry started this week. The First Minister, along with Vaughan Gething who was the health minister during the pandemic and Jeremy Miles his rival for the Labour leadership are expected to give evidence. NTD asked Mark Drakeford, if he had any regrets during COVID-19 and whether he would […]

George Galloway, one of Britain’s most divisive politicians, will return to parliament as MP for Rochdale. His campaign was about Palestine, targeting the local Asian community. He said, “This is for Gaza” as he was declared the winner. Labour warned that Galloway will stoke “fear and division.” Thousands of Russians turned up outside the church […]

A damning report has found police forces repeatedly failed to spot red flags warning of the danger murderer Wayne Couzens posed. An inquiry into the murder of Sarah Everard identified a series of failures in the police recruitment and vetting process. Russian president Vladimir Putin told NATO countries Thursday that they risk nuclear conflict if […]

There is speculation that inheritance tax could be reduced or scrapped in the spring budget. NTD spoke with Daniel Lacalle, chief economist at Tressis, regarding the arguments for and against inheritance tax.

Julian Assange awaits extradition verdict to the United States, with a decision expected in March. NTD discusses potential outcomes with Jasvinder Nakhwal, Partner at Peters & Peters solicitors.

NTD discussed the current status and future direction of the Ukraine war with Sergio de la Peña, retired Army colonel and former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Western Hemisphere under the Trump administration.