HISTORICAL FACTS: 24 | History Defined

I ran away to join the circus. Here’s what it’s really like

Owain Evans, 24, from Cwmbach near Whitland in west Wales, grew up on a dairy farm that has been in his family for generations

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Keir Starmer to issue historic apology to victims of forced adoption of babies born to unmarried mothers

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to deliver a formal apology in Parliament on Thursday to victims of Britain's historical forced adoption practices, acknowledging the state's role in a system that saw an estimated 185,000 babies taken from unmarried mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976, BBC…

The Times of India · Jul 2

UK politics: Starmer issues government apology over forced adoption scandal – as it happened

Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2

Prince William Is Reportedly “Hunkering Down” With His Kids This Summer Instead of Attending the World Cup—Unless One Twist Happens

"It's a really important summer for the Wales family."

Marie Claire · Jun 30

UK plans conversion ‘therapy’ ban – what the draft legislation says

After eight years of successive governments pledging action, the UK government has finally published draft legislation to ban conversion practices in England and Wales. If enacted, it would create new criminal offences to protect people from attempts to change their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Conversation · Jun 30

Police chief voices concern over ‘challenging’ operation at home for World Cup

Mark Roberts said it is ‘disappointing’ there has been a rise in alcohol and domestic abuse-related incidents in England and Wales.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

Are you saving water or sploshing it down the drain? Take our quiz to find out

Immerse yourself in our interactive quiz to discover how much you know about where our water comes from – and where it goes

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Body found in Wales park identified as missing teenager Lilly Jones

A boy, also aged 14, has been charged with Lilly’s murder

The Independent UK · Jun 30

More traffic may be doing more than clogging streets in England, Scotland and Wales, as a study linked rising vehicle traffic to higher perceived crime and weaker community guardianship

New research reveals a surprising link between increased car traffic on residential streets and a decline in neighbourhood safety. Studies show that more vehicles can erode community vigilance, leading to higher rates of disorder, property crime, and violence. Conversely, implementing low-traffic designs in cities like London has demonstrably reduced street…

The Times of India · Jun 30

Offenders in England and Wales who kill current or ex-partners face 10 more years in prison

Increase comes after seven-year campaign by mothers of victims for a change in the minimum sentence for domestic murder

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29