Dawn Butler Makes History as First Black Woman to Chair UK Parliamentary Panel
In a landmark moment for British politics, Dawn Butler has become the first Black woman to be appointed to the Panel of Chairs in the House of Commons. This prestigious role involves overseeing debates and committee proceedings, marking a significant step forward for diversity and representation in the UK Parliament.
Dawn Butler, the Labour MP for Brent Central, has long been a trailblazer in British politics. Her appointment to the Panel of Chairs is a testament to her dedication and hard work in advocating for equality and justice. Speaking on her historic appointment, Butler expressed her hope that this......
Armed Police Operation in Tipton Following Reports of Man with Weapon
Tipton, West Midlands – Friday, March 7 - Armed officers from the West Midlands Police firearms unit conducted an operation this afternoon in response to reports of a man with a weapon. The operation took place at an address in the Princes End area of Tipton at approximately 1:20 PM.
Both marked and unmarked Police vehicles lined Tipton High Steet near the address before officers sprang into action. Footage caught by a citizen journalist shows the shocking moment when armed officers apprehended the suspect.
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Santander Bank Systems Crash, Leaving Millions Unable to Make Payments
In a troubling development, Santander Bank's systems have crashed, leaving millions of customers unable to make payments or access their accounts. The outage, which began around 12:30 PM today, has affected a wide range of services, including mobile banking, telephone banking, and card payments. Customers have reported being unable to log in to their accounts or complete transactions, causing significant disruption and frustration.
The incident comes on the heels of a similar issue faced by Barclays, which was recently ordered to pay up to £12.5 million in compensation for a series of IT outages over the past two......
Barclays Ordered to Pay £12.5 Million in Compensation for IT Outages
In a significant development, Barclays has been ordered to pay up to £12.5 million in compensation to customers affected by a series of IT outages over the past two years. The decision comes after numerous disruptions left customers unable to access their accounts, make payments, or complete transactions, causing widespread frustration and financial inconvenience.
The most recent and severe outage occurred at the end of January 2025, coinciding with payday for millions of workers and the deadline for self-assessment tax returns. This incident, which lasted several days, saw more than half of online payment......
The 16-year-old boy tragically shot dead in Stockwell has been identified as Lathaniel Burrell, a “very bright” student. Police responded to reports of a shooting on Paradise Road on Tuesday afternoon. Despite paramedics' efforts, Lathaniel died at the scene.
On Wednesday, relatives laid flowers at the scene and confirmed his first name. A man, claiming to be his uncle, mentioned that the gunmen posed as delivery drivers, saying: “They came on a moped dressed as Deliveroo drivers.” The Metropolitan Police have not made any arrests yet.
Other family members described Lathaniel as a Manchester United fan who enjoyed playing PlayStation 5 and had a sister. A resident......
A 16-year-old boy has tragically died after being shot in a shocking incident in south London. The Metropolitan Police reported that the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene on Paradise Road, near Stockwell Tube station, after officers were called around 15:20 GMT to respond to reports of a shooting1.
Efforts are underway to identify the victim and notify his family, but no arrests have been made so far1. Superintendent Gabriel Cameron expressed his condolences, stating, "Our thoughts are with the young boy's family at this devastating time." He acknowledged the distress this incident would cause the local community and assured that local officers are actively gathering CCTV footage......
