Author: britishbulletin.com

Mark Francois has issued a stark warning that Government proposals to accelerate asylum application processing could dramatically increase illegal Channel crossings.Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Defence Minister characterised the initiative as creating a “gigantic pull factor” for unauthorised entry into Britain.FULL STORY HERE.

Buckingham Palace have bid farewell to a cherished member of the royal household in a touching message. Tyrone, a 19-year-old Windsor Grey horse who pulled royal carriages during some of the monarchy’s most significant occasions, has retired after a decade and a half of “noble service”.The horse concluded his ceremonial duties following French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit in May 2025. Standing at 18 hands, or 6 feet tall, Buckingham Palace described Tyrone as a “gentle and dependable giant” in their farewell message. GETTY | The Royal Family have announced the retirement of the beloved Windsor Grey horse, TyroneThe Palace…

Megan Bonar Scotland NewsGetty ImagesStorm Ashley in October was the first named storm of the 2024/25 season.An amber warning for bad weather has been issued for much of mainland Scotland for Monday.The upgraded warning covers most of the central belt and the north of Scotland and will come into force at 10:00 on Monday, remaining in place until 22:00.The rest of the country, including areas such as Dumfries and the Borders as well as Orkney and Shetland will remain under a yellow warning from 06:00 until 00:00.Storm Floris, named by the Met Office, is predicted to have “unseasonably strong winds”.The…

Swansea City are closing in on the loan signing of West Ham United defender Kaelan Casey.The 20-year-old Hammers academy product has made two substitute appearances in the Premier League, but will head out on loan in search of first-team experience.Casey could well make his Swansea debut in their Championship opener at Middlesbrough next Saturday, with Alan Sheehan short of options as things stand.Club captain Ben Cabango is doubtful for the Boro trip having been troubled by a calf injury during pre-season.Fellow centre-back Ricardo Santos is also sidelined by injury, as is youngster Filip Lissah.Cameron Burgess, another of Swansea’s summer recruits,…

Residents in Islington have expressed their outrage at the Labour Government at the use of a migrant hotel in their area.Protesting outside the Thistle City Barbican Hotel, which is housing asylum seekers, locals told GB News that Sir Keir Starmer is “covering his ears” to the concerns of Britons about the migrant crisis.Protests against the use of migrant hotels across the country continued to escalate on Saturday, as groups of anti-migrant and anti-racism protesters took to the streets of the capital.Voicing her concern for the impact of the migrant hotel on her community, protester Toni told GB News host Ben…

Santander is one of the various high street banks set to carry out multiple branch closures in August 2025. Since 2015, more than 6,000 bank branch closures taken place across the UK, according to research conducted by consumer champion Which?.Other banks are set to shut down branches later this month include Barclays, Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland.Britons are being urged to check if their local bank branch is closing down in the weeks ahead.PA | Santander is shutting down multiple branches this month Here is a full list of the Santander bank branch closures taking place in August 2025: Blyth:…

Richard Stead News, ManchesterKNDSHandley Page Halifax bombers were transported to Ringway Airport for assembly during WW2During World War Two, Greater Manchester was a hive of activity building planes that played a vital role in the war effort. And the factories – and people who worked in them – were a target for German bombers. Joe Jervis, now 102, began working as an apprentice fitter at the Fairey Aviation works at Heaton Chapel in Stockport in 1937, when he was 14.He said he remembered a time when “German planes raided Fairey’s but they missed by a few yards and they hit…

Weather warnings have been upgraded to amber for most of Scotland as Storm Floris bears down on the UK.The warning lasts from 10:00 BST on Monday through to 22:00 and warns of danger to life as damage to buildings and trees due to storm conditions is expected.There is also a yellow warning across northern England and Northern Ireland from 06:00 BST on Monday through to midnight.Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024/25 season, and the first since January.The storm is yet to develop but there will be a rapid drop in pressure as the system nears our…

Finlay Bealham: Brought in when Zander Fagerson had to withdraw. Put in a strong scrummaging display against Argentina in the Lions’ opening game that got people talking, especially since Tadhg Furlong was still searching for his form. Overtaken by Furlong and Will Stuart but there is no disgrace in that. 6Tadhg Beirne: Incredible. Wasn’t at his best when he arrived on tour but he became an utter machine as time went on; power, carries, tackle count, minutes played. A brilliant tour and the player of the series from a Lions perspective. 9.5Ollie Chessum: Played his way into the Test team…

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces mounting pressure over her refusal to establish an independent inquiry into police officers accused of raping children who were victims of grooming gangs in Rotherham.Five women who suffered exploitation by grooming gangs during their childhood have come forward with allegations of sexual assault by officers at the time.Nick Timothy MP, previously chief of staff at No10, revealed on Friday that Cooper has rejected demands for a National Crime Agency probe into police and other officials since January.He said: “It is harrowing that, 10 years after allegations of rape were first levelled at police officers, not…