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 […]

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.  

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.  

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.  

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 […]