April 2025 – Page 2 – RiseupRadio

Feminists ‘feel braver about speaking out’ after gender ruling – but critics say it ‘stokes culture war’

A former Labour MP who quit the party over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership has welcomed the landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman as a "victory for feminists".Rosie Duffield, now the independent MP for Canterbury, said the judgment helped resolve the "lack of clarity" that has existed in the politics around the issue "for years".She was speaking to Ali Fortescue on the Politics Hub on the same day the UK's highest court delivered its verdict on one […]

16/04/2025 1

Home

Arsenal reach Champions League semi-final with dramatic win over Real Madrid

Arsenal reach Champions League semi-final with dramatic win over Real Madrid | UK News | Sky News BreakingBreakingWednesday 16 April 2025 22:27, UK Why you can trust Sky NewsArsenal have reached Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.The north London team went into the tie with a 3-0 aggregate lead but missed the chance to pull further ahead in the 13th minute as winger Bukayo Saka missed a penalty.The hosts were awarded a […]

16/04/2025 2

Home

Woman arrested after 93-year-old found dead

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after 93-year-old found dead in Greater Manchester | UK News | Sky News Police have contacted the IOPC watchdog due to officers' previous contact with the deceased.Wednesday 16 April 2025 20:18, UK Image: The woman was found dead at an address in Altrincham Road. Pic: Google Street View Why you can trust Sky NewsA murder investigation is under way after a 93-year-old woman was found dead at a property in Greater Manchester - with […]

16/04/2025 1

Home

Birmingham bin workers urged to accept ‘fair’ offer

The leader of Birmingham City Council has urged refuse workers to accept its "fair" pay offer and told Sky News he is "absolutely determined" to end the bin crisis.Twenty-thousand tonnes of rubbish have now been cleared as the strike enters its fifth week but there is no sign of a resolution with the Unite union.Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton said it "pains" him to see pictures of mounds of rubbish and rats feeding off the mess being broadcast around […]

16/04/2025 3

Home

White House rages at ‘appalling’ attempt to return wrongly deported man from El Salvador

The White House has hit out at an "appalling" attempt by a Democratic senator to return a father wrongly deported to El Salvador.Chris Van Hollen arrived in El Salvador on Wednesday to speak to the country's leaders about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was removed from the US by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation.Washington acknowledged that Mr Garcia was deported due to an "administrative error".The US Supreme Court has called on the administration […]

16/04/2025 1

UK

Why tensions within government over China may well emerge in the coming months

After a dramatic weekend with ministers passing legislation to wrest control of British Steel from its Chinese owners, Labour's China policy is under the spotlight.Sir Keir Starmer's government came in, promising a "strategic and long term" relationship with Beijing, after years of "inconsistency" under the Conservatives.David Lammy went on the first trip by a foreign secretary in six years. Sir Keir met Xi Jinping in the margins of the G20 in November and floated a UK-China visit.Rachel Reeves went to […]

16/04/2025 1

UK

‘Outraged’ council leader seeking legal advice over Toby Carvery tree felling

Enfield Council's leader has said he is "outraged" Toby Carvery gave approval for the felling of an ancient tree without consulting them first.The oak - thought to be about 400 years old - had its branches cut off after the chain said specialists had advised the tree, on the border of a restaurant car park, was a "potential health and safety risk".Council boss Ergin Erbil said Enfield's own team of experts had checked the tree in December and found it […]

16/04/2025 2

What you can’t now bring into Britain from EU under new rules

People arriving in Britain from the EU and other European countries are no longer allowed to bring in a range of meat and dairy products - including cheese.It is part of a move by the UK government to try and stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease from abroad.The new rules, introduced on Saturday 12 April, mean travellers face restrictions on meat from pigs, cows, sheep and goats, as well as dairy items such as milk, butter, cheese and yoghurt.They also […]

16/04/2025

UK

Northern Lights could be visible above UK tonight – here’s how to capture them

The Northern Lights were spotted in the UK on Tuesday - and could return again tonight.Known as the aurora borealis, they are typically seen further north in countries like Iceland and northern parts of Finland, Norway and Canada.But after being spotted in northern parts of the UK on Tuesday night, geomagnetic activity has spiked again on Wednesday afternoon, opening the door to it returning.It comes after recent months have seen the Northern Lights make repeated returns to the UK.This is […]

16/04/2025 2

Month: April 2025

Feminists ‘feel braver about speaking out’ after gender ruling – but critics say it ‘stokes culture war’

Arsenal reach Champions League semi-final with dramatic win over Real Madrid

Woman arrested after 93-year-old found dead

Birmingham bin workers urged to accept ‘fair’ offer

White House rages at ‘appalling’ attempt to return wrongly deported man from El Salvador

Why tensions within government over China may well emerge in the coming months

‘Outraged’ council leader seeking legal advice over Toby Carvery tree felling

What you can’t now bring into Britain from EU under new rules

Northern Lights could be visible above UK tonight – here’s how to capture them

CONTACTS

ABOUT

DownLoad The App

SPONSORS