
Yesterday, the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) desire to introduce minimum unit price (MUP) alcohol in Scotland temporarily failed. The Scottish Whisky Association (SWA) and other European drinks manufacturers have won their appeal at the Court of Session under Lord Ronald
by David Atherton1 May 2014, 5:14 AM PST0

The former head of the International Monetary Fund is to sue a Belgian sex club for using his initials in their name, according to EuroNews. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who is commonly known as DSK, is angry that a club has opened
by Andre Walker1 May 2014, 5:01 AM PST0

An elderly UKIP supporter is fast-gaining online fame after being photographed sticking two fingers up to anti-UKIP protestors in Swansea. The unidentified lady was been wheeled into a UKIP rally in her wheelchair when she was berated by protestors claiming
by Raheem Kassam1 May 2014, 4:54 AM PST0

In a crass and ill-timed intervention, the unelected president of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy has warned Vladimir Putin that the EU intends ultimately to control every country on the western flank of Russia. In an interview with De Standaard newspaper,
by M.E. Synon1 May 2014, 4:18 AM PST0

by Nick Hallett1 May 2014, 3:45 AM PST0

UKIP is yet to select a candidate for the Newark by-election following the news that Tory Patrick Mercer would be standing down following a lobbying investigation. While Nigel Farage has ruled himself out, the party has a number of other
by Raheem Kassam1 May 2014, 3:11 AM PST0

A former Labour cabinet minister has warned that voters in Southern England do not think Labour understands them. The Huffington Post reports that John Denham, said the party is “not on the agenda for most southern voters” and that his
by Andre Walker1 May 2014, 2:35 AM PST0

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson has said that global warming, if it is happening, will likely bring benefits to the developing world, and branded green policies as “grossly immoral”. In an article for Standpoint magazine’s May issue, Lord
by Nick Hallett1 May 2014, 1:56 AM PST0

Wednesday’s BBC World newscasts were dominated by coverage of Tuesday night’s delayed Oklahoma execution of convicted murderer Clayton Lockett. The execution was the top story for at least four consecutive hours on BBC World, the British broadcasters’ international television service,
by Thomas Rose1 May 2014, 1:44 AM PST0

Controversial TV show host Jeremy Clarkson has been accused of use the ‘n-word’ in unaired footage filmed by the BBC. The Mirror claims that the Top Gear presenter was reciting a rhyme while in front of cameras, during which he
by Raheem Kassam30 Apr 2014, 5:07 PM PST0

A woman from South London has married her dog in a bizarre ceremony in Croatia, following a failed marriage to a human man. Amanda Rodgers married her dog Sheba in front of 200 people in March, and subsequently appeared on
by Breitbart London30 Apr 2014, 2:44 PM PST0

Would-be Conservative MP for Bath Ben Howlett is facing pressure to stand down after it emerged that one of his admired politicians Gerry Adams was taken into questioning over murder. At a private meeting in 2010 Mr Howlett was asked
by Breitbart London30 Apr 2014, 1:22 PM PST0

by Andre Walker30 Apr 2014, 1:19 PM PST0

An inquest into the death of a 23 year old architect who tried to save her fiancée from an apartment fire, has been told that the fire alarms in her block of flats had been found turned off two years
by Andre Walker30 Apr 2014, 12:02 PM PST0

Ed Miliband MP will tomorrow launch Labour’s local and European election campaign and unveil plans for sweeping reforms of the private rented housing sector which will help millions of households caught in the cost-of-living crisis. Speaking at the campaign launch
by Breitbart London30 Apr 2014, 9:49 AM PST0

Britain is “killing” the European Union and should leave, according to a former Prime Minister of France. Michel Rocard, a Socialist who served under President François Mitterand, blamed Britain for all the EU’s problems and said that it is only
by Nick Hallett30 Apr 2014, 8:48 AM PST0

A parliamentary committee has called for Britain to cut foreign aid payments to Pakistan unless there is “clear evidence” it is helping reduce Islamist extremism in the country. The Commons International Development Committee said that there was little evidence massive
by Nick Hallett30 Apr 2014, 8:46 AM PST0

Sandwich chain Subway has removed ham and bacon from its menus in nearly 200 stores, instead serving halal meat, following calls from their Muslim customers. Participating stores are serving turkey ham and rashers in place of the non-halal products. A
by Nick Hallett30 Apr 2014, 8:23 AM PST0

A third of Conservative Party members could vote for the UK Independence Party at the forthcoming European Elections, with many not coming back, according to a new study. The research found that Conservative activists most attracted to UKIP are the
by Nick Hallett30 Apr 2014, 7:12 AM PST0

Conservative Party ‘modernisers’ have launched their manifesto today with an attack on immigration controls and a call for the legalisation of heroin. The call came from Ian Birrell, a Guardian journalist, who worked for David Cameron in 2010. Mr Birrell
by Andre Walker30 Apr 2014, 6:53 AM PST0

Actor Bob Hoskins died today at the age of 71 following a bout of pneumonia. Hoskins, who was retired when he passed away, was famed for his roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Hook (1991), Nixon (1995), and more
by James Delingpole30 Apr 2014, 6:38 AM PST0

The Smithsonian Institution – established in 1846 “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge” – has weighed into the debate on climate change. And the news is grim. Soon golfers in hotter parts of the world – such as Arizona
by James Delingpole30 Apr 2014, 6:23 AM PST0

A quarter of the 600,000 immigrants from eastern Europe are paying around £1 a week in taxation, according to a new study. Research from pressure group Migration Watch reveals that immigrants earning minimum wage receive almost as much in benefits
by Nick Hallett30 Apr 2014, 5:45 AM PST0

The government has lost its legal challenge to the European plan to implement a financial transactions tax (FTT) according to the Press Association. The tax is expected to do significant harm to the City of London, Europe’s biggest financial centre.
by Andre Walker30 Apr 2014, 5:44 AM PST0

Actor Bob Hoskins has died at the age of 71, following a bout of pneumonia, according to his agent. Hoskins, who was retired when he passed away, was famed for his roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), Hook (1991),
by Breitbart London30 Apr 2014, 5:37 AM PST0